All Born Screaming, released on April 26, 2024, is St. Vincent's seventh studio album, marking her first self-produced project. This record delves into themes of existence, identity, and the human experience, encapsulated by the evocative title.
The album features standout tracks such as "Broken Man," an industrial rock piece that sets a menacing tone, and "Big Time Nothing," a synth and bass-driven dance-pop track reminiscent of early '90s London rave culture. "Sweetest Fruit" pays homage to the late producer Sophie, reflecting on transcendence and beauty.
Musically, All Born Screaming is a career-spanning time capsule, incorporating elements of lounge, noise rock, baroque, funk, chamber pop, and electronica. St. Vincent's experimentation with drum machines and modular synthesizers during the writing process led to hours of esoteric post-industrial dance music, influencing the album's sound.
The album includes contributions from notable artists such as Dave Grohl on drums for tracks "Big Time Nothing" and "Flea," Cate Le Bon providing bass and backing vocals on "Sweetest Fruit," and Justin Meldal-Johnsen on bass and synthesizer across multiple tracks.
All Born Screaming received critical acclaim, earning four nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album. A Spanish-language version, Todos Nacen Gritando, was released on November 15, 2024, showcasing St. Vincent's connection to Spanish-speaking audiences.
This album solidifies St. Vincent's position as a fearless and innovative artist, offering a profound exploration of life's complexities through a diverse and experimental sonic landscape.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Hell Is Near
A2. Reckless
A3. Broken Man
A4. Flea
A5. Big Time Nothing
Side B:
B1. Violent Times
B2. The Power's Out
B3. Sweetest Fruit
B4. So Many Planets
B5. All Born Screaming
Virgin Music Group
2024
Vinyl, LP
Black and White Split
00196922755507
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