In Conflict
2014 studio album by Owen Pallett
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In Conflict is the fourth studio album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released May 27, 2014 on Domino Records and Secret City Records.[2] The album features English ambient musician Brian Eno, who plays guitar and synthesizers as well as providing vocals.[2][3] It was released on standard vinyl and CD as well as a limited edition double heavyweight LP. It was recorded by Mark Lawson.[1] Canadian and Japanese special editions include exclusive bonus tracks.[4]
| In Conflict | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 27, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | Hotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio[1] | |||
| Genre | Baroque pop, electronic | |||
| Length | 49:36 | |||
| Label | Domino/Secret City | |||
| Producer | Owen Pallett | |||
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Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.6/10[5] |
| Metacritic | 82/100[6] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[8] |
| Consequence of Sound | A−[9] |
| The Guardian |  [10] |
| NME | 8/10[11] |
| Pitchfork | 8.0/10[12] |
| Q | [13] |
| Rolling Stone | [14] |
| Spin | 8/10[15] |
| Uncut | 8/10[16] |
At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett stated that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art."[14] Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound wrote that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date."[9] James Christopher Monger of AllMusic rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that the music contains a mixture of the "sugary opulence" reminiscent of Kishi Bashi and Jónsi and the "chilly refinement" akin to Björk circa 1997's Homogenic time period.
The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize.[17]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Am Not Afraid" | Owen Pallett[7] | 4:15 |
| 2. | "In Conflict" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 4:13 |
| 3. | "On a Path" | Owen Pallett | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Song for Five & Six" | Owen Pallett | 4:31 |
| 5. | "The Secret Seven" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 5:16 |
| 6. | "Chorale" | Owen Pallett | 3:53 |
| 7. | "The Passions" | Owen Pallett | 3:54 |
| 8. | "The Sky Behind the Flag" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 4:22 |
| 9. | "→ (1)" | Owen Pallett | 0:46 |
| 10. | "The Riverbed" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Infernal Fantasy" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 3:22 |
| 12. | "Soldiers Rock" | R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith | 4:56 |
| 13. | "→ (2)" | Owen Pallett | 1:51 |
| Total length: | 49:36 | ||
- Domino Double LP bonus track
- "Bridle & Bit"
Personnel
- Owen Pallett – vocals, violin, viola, piano, ARP 2600, Nord G2X, Roland Juno-60, MiniMoog
- Matt Smith – bass, vocals
- Robbie Gordon – drums
- Brian Eno – synthesizers, guitar, vocals
- Thomas Gill – guitar
- Stef Schneider – percussion
- Daniela Gesundheit – vocals
- Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra