Music for People in Trouble
| Music for People in Trouble | ||||
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| Studio album by Susanne Sundfør | ||||
| Released | 25 August 2017 | |||
| Length | 44:39 | |||
| Label | Bella Union | |||
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| Singles from Music for People in Trouble | ||||
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Music for People in Trouble is the upcoming sixth studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfør, scheduled for release on 25 August 2017 through Bella Union.[1]
Background
In a November 2015 interview, Sundfør stated that she was working on the album, calling it "very cosmic" and added that a lot of the inspiration for it came from reading the book A Universe From Nothing. When asked about the sound of the album, she stated she wanted to "try and mix up some innocent romantic sounds with something very industrial and dry sounds."[2]
The album has been described as Sundfør's most personal, affecting and poignant record yet.[3][4] It was inspired by a journey Sundfør made, "travelling across continents to contrary environments and politically contrasting worlds from North Korea to the Amazon jungle." She said the album is about how "we are living in a time of great changes. Everything is moving so rapidly, sometimes violently, sometimes dauntingly. I think a lot of people experience anxiety these days. I wanted to address these emotions on the album."[5]
Release and promotion
On 28 May, Sundfør posted on Twitter a song title along with lyrics each day up until 6 June, when she announced the album's release. That same day, "Undercover" was released as the first single along with a pre-order of the album.[6] "Undercover" was supported by a radio edit, cutting the song to a length of 3:28.[7] The album will be her first to be released under Bella Union.[4] Tour dates in support of the album were later announced via her official website.[6] The album features the song "Reincarnation", which Sundfør released in 2016.[2] On 24 July, Sundfør released "Mountaineers" featuring John Grant as the second single.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mantra" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Reincarnation" | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Good Luck Bad Luck" | 3:40 |
| 4. | "The Sound of War" | 7:49 |
| 5. | "Music for People in Trouble" | 2:55 |
| 6. | "Bedtime Story" | 3:31 |
| 7. | "Undercover" | 4:17 |
| 8. | "No One Believes in Love Anymore" | 5:21 |
| 9. | "The Golden Age" | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Mountaineers" (featuring John Grant) | 5:21 |
| Total length: | 44:39 | |
References
- ↑ Breihan, Tom (6 June 2017). "Susanne Sundfør – "Undercover"". Stereogum. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- 1 2 Trendell, Andrew (24 November 2015). "Susanne Sundfør: 'My next album will be much more cosmic'". gigwise.com. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "Susanne Sundfør announces "Music For People In Trouble"". Bella Union. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- 1 2 Murray, Robin (6 June 2017). "Susanne Sundfør Shares Stunning New Cut 'Undercover'". Clash. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ Ackroyd, Stephen (6 June 2017). "Susanne Sundfør is back with 'Music For People In Trouble'". Dork. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- 1 2 "Susanne Sundfør". Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ Susanne Sundfør (6 June 2017). "Susanne Sundfør - Undercover (Edit)". Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "Susanne Sundfør shares new track "Mountaineers"". Bella Union. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2017.