Strangers is the seventh studio album by American musician Marissa Nadler. It was released on May 20, 2016, through Sacred Bones Records and Bella Union. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.
Background Strangers is a follow-up to July (2014). It is Marissa Nadler's seventh studio album. Produced by Randall Dunn, the album consists of 11 tracks. Music videos were released for "All the Colors of the Dark" and "Janie in Love". The album was released on May 20, 2016, through Sacred Bones Records and Bella Union.
Critical reception
Daniel Sylvester of Exclaim! wrote, "After wading into the murky waters of electronic and goth for her past few releases, Strangers finds Nadler focusing more on core songwriting elements, using her music's sonic textures more for mood." Thom Jurek of AllMusic stated, "The nuanced musical and sonic sophistication on display here is an extension of the songwriter's signature sound, which has perhaps become more accessible." He added, "That said, these changes mark development, not compromise." Philip Cosores of Consequence described the album as "a culmination of years of work, moving past heartbreak and embracing maturity as growth rather than deterioration."
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Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
Marissa Nadler – vocals, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, electric guitar Randall Dunn – synthesizer (on "Skyscraper" and "Hungry Is the Ghost"), production, recording, mixing Milky Burgess – electric guiar, acoustic guitar Jonas Haskins – bass guitar, synthesizer bass Eyvind Kang – string arrangement, viola, violin Jay Kardong – pedal steel guitar Steve Moore – piano, synthesizer Brad Mowen – percussion Steve Nistor – drums, percussion Will Smith – engineering assistance Jason Ward – mastering Ebru Yildiz – photography Sacred Bones Design – graphic design
Charts + Chart performance for Strangers Chart (2016) Peakposition
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