Nina Cried Power (EP)
2018 EP by Hozier
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Nina Cried Power is the third extended play (EP) by the Irish musician Hozier. It was released on 7 September 2018. Its lead single "Nina Cried Power" featuring Mavis Staples is inspired by the legacies of artists like Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and Staples herself.[2][3] The single was number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs airplay chart.[4] The EP was Hozier's first new release since his 2014 self-titled debut album.[3]
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Digital cover. The cover of the physical edition features the title on the upper right corner, changing the image's position. | ||||
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| Released | 7 September 2018 | |||
| Recorded | September 2017 – August 2018 | |||
| Length | 17:18 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Singles from Nina Cried Power | ||||
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Recording
Booker T. Jones plays organ on the EP.[2] It was produced by Markus Dravs and Rob Kirwan, who produced Hozier's debut.[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nina Cried Power" (featuring Mavis Staples) | 3:45 |
| 2. | "NFWMB" | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Moment's Silence (Common Tongue)" | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Shrike" | 5:00 |
| Total length: | 17:18 | |
Personnel
Personnel taken from Nina Cried Power EP liner notes.[6]
- Andrew Hozier-Byrne – vocals, guitar; synthesizer (1, 2, 4); Wurlitzer (1); shaker, bells (2); percussion (4); claps (1–3); snaps (2, 3);
- Lurine Cato – background vocals (1)
- Priscilla Jones-Campbell – background vocals (1)
- Markus Dravs – synthesizer (1), synth bass (1); claps (1); snaps (3)
- Alex Ryan – bass; piano (1–3); Wurlitzer, Rhodes piano (2); keyboards, percussion (4); claps (1); snaps (3)
- Rory Doyle – drums (1–3); percussion (4); claps (1); snaps (3)
- Booker T. Jones – organ (1–3)
- Paul Clarvis – shaker, tambourine (1)
- Mavis Staples – vocals (1)
- Sarah Lynch – violin (4)
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 33 |
| US Billboard 200[8] | 60 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[9] | 5 |
| US Digital Albums (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
| US Americana/Folk Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 8 |