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.
On August 27, 2021, “37d03d” label released “How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?”, the second Big Red Machine studio album. It was recorded 2018 – 2021, at “Long Pond” in Hudson Valley, New York, “Kitty Committee” in Los Angeles, “April Base” in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and was produced by Aaron Dessner.
On March 26, 2021, “Island” label released “Collections from the Whiteout”, the fourth Ben Howard studio album. It was recorded 2020 – 2021, at “Long Pond” in New York City, “La Frette” in Paris, and was produced by Aaron Dessner and Ben Howard.
Personnel:
Ben Howard – vocals, guitar, percussion
Aaron Dessner – guitar, piano
Mickey Smith – acoustic guitar, dulcimer
Nat Wason – electric guitar
Richard Thomas – keyboard, synthesizer
Kate Stables – vocals
Thomas Bartlett – synthesizer
Rob Moose – violin, viola
India Bourne – cello
Ryan Olson – sound effects
James Krivchenia – drums, percussion
Yussef Dayes – drums
Jason Treuting – drums, percussion
Kyle Keegan – drums Jonathan Low – engineer, mixing
Greg Calbi – mastering
Roddy Bow – artwork
Track listing:
Follies Fixture – Ben Howard
What a Day – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Crowhurst’s Meme – Ben Howard, Yussef Dayes
Finders Keepers – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Far Out – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Rookery – Ben Howard
You Have Your Way – Ben Howard
Sage That She Was Burning – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Sorry Kid – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Unfurling – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Metaphysical Cantations – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
Make Arrangements – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner
The Strange Last Flight of Richard Russell – Ben Howard, Aaron Dessner, Yessef Dayes
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
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