In Our Bedroom after the War
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In Our Bedroom After the War is the fourth studio album by Stars, released on September 25, 2007 on the Arts & Crafts
record label. It was released to digital retailers on July 10, 2007, in an attempt to battle the album's leak. The title was announced by Amy Millan
in an interview with the Toronto Star
, and the release date was previously announced by Torquil Campbell on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic
.
The record was recorded in Vancouver
and mixed in Toronto by Joe Chicarelli
. Author Daniel Handler
has written a story for the liner notes of the album and plays the accordion in Barricade. In an interview with MTV Live
, Stars frontman Torquil Campbell
indicated that one of the goals of the band was to create an album that comes across as a unified whole through careful sequencing and thoughtful storytelling instead of simply sounding like a collection of tracks. The first single off of the album is "Take Me to the Riot", and the second single is "The Night Starts Here."
The album was initially released with a bonus DVD documentary of the Set Yourself on Fire
tour, titled "Are We Here Now?"
The album was a nominee for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize
.
Arts & Crafts (record label)
Arts & Crafts Productions is a Toronto-based independent artist services company, offering expertise as an independent record label, management firm, merchandiser and music publisher both in Canada and internationally...
record label. It was released to digital retailers on July 10, 2007, in an attempt to battle the album's leak. The title was announced by Amy Millan
Amy Millan
Amy Millan is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist. She records and performs with the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene as well as having a successful solo career. Her second solo album, Masters of the Burial, was released by Arts & Crafts Records in September 2009.- Early life :Amy Millan...
in an interview with the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
, and the release date was previously announced by Torquil Campbell on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic is a three-hour adult album alternative radio program first aired in 1977 and broadcast live every weekday from KCRW in Santa Monica, California. The show's name is a play on the Eugene O'Neill trilogy of plays, Mourning Becomes Electra.The show is hosted by Jason Bentley,...
.
The record was recorded in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
and mixed in Toronto by Joe Chicarelli
Joe Chicarelli
Joe Chiccarelli is an American music producer, mixer and engineer who has been active since early '80's. He has produced albums by Stan Ridgway, Oingo Boingo, Sandra Bernhard, My Morning Jacket, Counting Crows, The Shins, Augie March, Manchester Orchestra, Minus the Bear, Kurt Elling, Big Talk...
. Author Daniel Handler
Daniel Handler
Daniel Handler is an American author, screenwriter and accordionist. He is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket.-Personal life:...
has written a story for the liner notes of the album and plays the accordion in Barricade. In an interview with MTV Live
MTV Live
MTV Live was a U.S. television series that aired from 1997 to 1998 on MTV, featuring interviews with celebrity guests, live musical performances, news coverage, and music video premieres.-Series run:...
, Stars frontman Torquil Campbell
Torquil Campbell
Torquil Campbell is the lead singer and songwriter for the Montreal-based indie rock band Stars. He also records and performs with Broken Social Scene. In addition to singing, he also plays the melodica and trumpet...
indicated that one of the goals of the band was to create an album that comes across as a unified whole through careful sequencing and thoughtful storytelling instead of simply sounding like a collection of tracks. The first single off of the album is "Take Me to the Riot", and the second single is "The Night Starts Here."
The album was initially released with a bonus DVD documentary of the Set Yourself on Fire
Set Yourself on Fire
Set Yourself on Fire is the third album by Canadian indie rock band Stars. It was released in 2004 on the Arts & Crafts International record label in Canada and the United Kingdom, and in 2005 in the United States....
tour, titled "Are We Here Now?"
The album was a nominee for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize
2008 Polaris Music Prize
The 2008 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 30, 2008. The prize was won by Caribou for his album Andorra....
.
Track listing
External links
- French review of "In our bedroom after the war" by the webzine Culturopoing
- "Stars performer", Toronto StarToronto StarThe Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
, April 28, 2007