I Am the Prophet is the debut studio album by American indie rock project Lady Dan, released on April 23, 2021, through Earth Libraries. The album received positive reviews from publications including The Guardian, Clash, The Arts Desk, and The Line of Best Fit.
Background
The album was written by Tyler Dozier and explores themes of religion, identity, grief, relationships, and personal transformation. According to Earth Libraries, the album combines "intensely personal storytelling, poetic imagery, biblical allusion, immaculate arrangements, and crackling songwriting."
Prior to the album's release, singles including "I Am the Prophet", "No Home", and "Misandrist To Most" were featured by Stereogum.
Critical reception
Writing for The Guardian, Kitty Empire described the album as a "farewell to Christ and creeps" and praised its lyrical honesty and blend of country-folk and indie rock influences.
The Arts Desk described the album as "a striking debut" centered around confessional songwriting and understated arrangements.
Clash praised the album's "warm Americana textures" and emotional directness.
Track listing
All tracks written by Tyler Dozier.
"Paradox" – 3:13 "Dogs" – 3:35 "Better Off Alone" – 3:19 "Plagiarist's Blues" – 3:49 "I Am the Prophet" – 3:34 "Intro To Loss" – 0:44 "No Home" – 3:39 "Misandrist To Most" – 3:28 "The Hanged Man" – 3:09 "Just the Two of Us" – 4:29
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album liner notes and Bandcamp.
Musicians
Tyler Dozier – vocals, guitar, songwriting Aksel Coe – drums Josh Stirm – electric guitar Matthew Chancey – bass Jeremy Clark – keyboards, percussion, accordion Eddy Dunlap – pedal steel Laura Epling – violin Ian Robinson – cello Andrew Golden – trumpet David Williford – saxophone
Technical
Jeremy Clark – recording, production, engineering, mixing Adam Ayan – mastering
References
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