1. BLEND 2. IMAGINING MY MAN 3. LIVING THE CLASSICS 4. PARTY 5. I'M SO SORRY 6. HORIZON 7. WHAT IF BIRDS AREN'T SINGING THEY'RE SCREAMING 8. THE WORLD IS LOOKING FOR YOU 9. SWELL DOES THE SKULL
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Produced By John Parish (pj Harvey, Sparklehorse)
Description:
Aucklandâ??s Aldous Harding has become known for her sinister torch songs, gentle laments and eerie odes delivered with a charismatic combination of hubris, shrewd wit and quiet horror. Produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Sparklehorse) in Bristol, a world away from her New Zealand home, 'Party' introduces a new talent to the stark, dramatic realm where Kate Bush and Scott Walker reside. As well as contributions from Parish, Perfume Geniusâ??s Mike Hadreas also lends vocals to the aforementioned â??Imagining My Manâ?? and album closer â??Swell Does The Skullâ??. - PRODUCED BY JOHN PARISH (PJ HARVEY, SPARKLEHORSE)
4-panel digipak with white tray.
Recorded at J & J Studios, Bristol
for Marlon
4AD 17-19 Alma Road, London, SW18 1AA.
134 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013.
Made In EU
P 2017 4AD Ltd C 2017 4AD Ltd
"Party" is a captivating CD album by Aldous Harding that showcases her distinctive blend of haunting folk, subtle art-pop and intimate singer-songwriter craft. Across its tracks, Harding's expressive voice moves from fragile whispers to dramatic intensity, creating an atmosphere that feels both vulnerable and otherworldly. Minimalist arrangements of guitar, piano and sparse percussion leave ample space for her poetic lyrics, which circle themes of identity, relationships and emotional transformation. The album unfolds like a carefully staged performance: each song feels like a new character entering the scene, with melodies that slowly reveal their depth on repeated listening. "Party" is a deeply immersive listening experience for anyone who appreciates nuanced songwriting, unusual vocal phrasing and a dark, cinematic mood.
Aldous Harding has established herself as one of the most singular voices in contemporary indie folk. Known for her theatrical stage presence and chameleon-like vocal style, she has attracted international attention for albums that consistently challenge genre boundaries and reward careful listening. With "Party", she strengthened her reputation as a songwriter who can balance fragility and intensity within the same song, earning widespread critical acclaim from the independent music community and opening the door to major festival appearances and extensive touring.
The CD edition of "Party" by 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo offers high-quality sound and a carefully curated physical presentation that underlines the album's intimate character. 4AD, as part of the Beggars Group, is renowned for nurturing innovative and unconventional artists, with a catalog that has helped shape alternative and indie music for decades. Known for its strong aesthetic standards in both sound and artwork, the label consistently delivers releases that feel timeless yet forward-thinking. Indigo, as distribution partner, ensures that these artistically ambitious productions find their audience across the German-speaking market and beyond. Together, these partners provide the ideal home for an album as nuanced and distinctive as "Party".
Beggars UK Ltd. 375 Media GmbH Schlachthofstra?e 36a, 21079 Hamburg, DE 375media.com
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Jewel case
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Target audience
Adult
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Blend
2 Imagining My Man
3 Living The Classics
4 Party
5 I'M So Sorry
6 Horizon
7 What If Birds Aren'T Singing They'Re Screaming
8 The World Is Looking For You
9 Swell Does The Skull
