On May 27, 2016, “Saddle Creek” label released “Masterpiece”, the debut Big Thief studio album. It was recorded in July 2015, on Lake Champlain, in Essex, New York, and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Personnel:
Adrianne Lenker – vocals, guitar
Buck Meek – vocals, lead guitar
Max Oleartchik – bass
Jason Burger – drums
Andrew Sarlo – mixing, inner panel photos
James Krivchenia – engineer, additional production
On February 11, 2022, “4AD” label released “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You”, the fifth Big Thief studio album. It was recorded April – December 2021, at “The Elf Inn” in Westhampton, Massachusetts, “Flying Cloud” in New York, “Five Star” in Topanga, California, “Music Garden – Studio in the Clouds” in Colorado, “Press On” in Tucson, Arizona, and was produced by James Krivchenia.
October 11, 2019, “4AD” label released “Two Hands”, the fourth Big Thief studio album. It was recorded July 2018 – April 2019, at “Sonic Ranch” in Tornillo, Texas, “Sound City” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Personnel:
Adrianne Lenker – vocals, guitar
Buck Meek – vocals, guitar
Max Oleartchik – vocals, bass,percussion
James Krivchenia – vocals, drums, percussion, mallets, cymbal
Andrew Sarlo – engineer, mixing
James Krivchenia – engineer, mixing
Dom Monks – engineer
Greg Calbi – mastering
Todd Carder – tape liaison
Keith Nelson – tape liaison
Sam Griffin Owens – tape liaison
Mario Ramirez – assistance
Joseph Lorge – assistance
Sarah Schiesser – design, layout
Dustin Condren – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Adrianne Lenker, except where noted.
On May 3, 2019, “4AD” label released “U.F.O.F.”, the third Big Thief studio album. It was recorded in June 2018, at “Bear Creek” in Woodinville, WA, and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Personnel:
Adrianne Lenker – vocals, choir, acoustic and electric guitar, SK5, piano, chimes, breath, percussion, ambience
Buck Meek – vocals, choir, electric guitar, clap, feedback, ambience