In Conflict

In Conflict is the fourth full-length album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released May 27, 2014 on Domino Records and Secret City Records.[2] The album features English ambient musician Brian Eno, who plays guitar and synthesizers as well as providing vocals.[2][3] It was released on standard vinyl and CD as well as a limited edition double heavyweight LP. It was recorded by Mark Lawson.[1] Canadian and Japanese special editions include exclusive bonus tracks.[4]

In Conflict
Studio album by
Owen Pallett
ReleasedMay 27, 2014 (2014-05-27)
RecordedHotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio[1]
GenreBaroque pop, electronic
Length49:36
LabelDomino/Secret City
ProducerOwen Pallett
Owen Pallett chronology
A Swedish Love Story EP
(2010)		 In Conflict
(2014)		 Island
(2020)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.6/10[5]
Metacritic82/100[6]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
The A.V. ClubB+[8]
Consequence of SoundA−[9]
The Guardian[10]
NME8/10[11]
Pitchfork8.0/10[12]
Q[13]
Rolling Stone[14]
Spin8/10[15]
Uncut8/10[16]

At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett stated that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art."[14] Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound wrote that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date."[9] James Christopher Monger of AllMusic rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that the music contains a mixture of the "sugary opulence" reminiscent of Kishi Bashi and Jónsi and the "chilly refinement" akin to Björk circa 1997's Homogenic time period.

The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize.[17]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Am Not Afraid"Owen Pallett[7]4:15
2."In Conflict"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith4:13
3."On a Path"Owen Pallett4:33
4."Song for Five & Six"Owen Pallett4:31
5."The Secret Seven"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith5:16
6."Chorale"Owen Pallett3:53
7."The Passions"Owen Pallett3:54
8."The Sky Behind the Flag"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith4:22
9."→ (1)"Owen Pallett0:46
10."The Riverbed"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith3:44
11."Infernal Fantasy"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith3:22
12."Soldiers Rock"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith4:56
13."→ (2)"Owen Pallett1:51
Total length:49:36
Domino Double LP bonus track
  • "Bridle & Bit"

Personnel

References
  1. Minsker, Evan (6 February 2014). "Owen Pallett Announces New Album In Conflict Featuring Brian Eno, Plus Tour". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  2. "Owen Pallett announces release of new album 'In Conflict'". NME. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  3. McGovern, Kyle (6 February 2014). "Owen Pallett Preps Brian Eno-Assisted Album 'In Conflict' for Spring Release". Spin. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. "In Conflict (new album) – Owen Pallett fansite". Alpentine.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  5. "In Conflict by Owen Pallett reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  6. "Reviews for In Conflict by Owen Pallett". Metacritic. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  7. Monger, James Christopher. "In Conflict – Owen Pallett". AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  8. VanDerWerff, Emily (May 27, 2014). "Owen Pallett aims for the thirtysomething gut". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  9. Geffen, Sasha (May 27, 2014). "Owen Pallett – In Conflict". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  10. Petridis, Alexis (December 18, 2014). "2014 albums we missed: Owen Pallett – In Conflict review". The Guardian. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  11. Beaumont, Mark (May 23, 2014). "Owen Pallett – 'In Conflict'". NME. Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  12. Greene, Jayson (May 26, 2014). "Owen Pallett: In Conflict". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  13. "Owen Pallett: In Conflict". Q (335): 117. June 2014.
  14. Raggett, Ned (June 5, 2014). "In Conflict". Rolling Stone. No. 1210. p. 72. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  15. Soto, Alfred (May 26, 2014). "Owen Pallett's Avant Chamber-Pop Plumbs New Depths on 'In Conflict'". Spin. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  16. "Owen Pallett: In Conflict". Uncut (206): 77. July 2014.
  17. "Arcade Fire, Drake, Shad make Polaris Music Prize short list". CTV News, July 15, 2014.
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