In Conflict

In Conflict
Studio album by Owen Pallett
Released	May 27, 2014
Recorded	Hotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio[1]
Genre	Baroque pop, Electronic music
Length	49:36
Label	Domino/Secret City
Producer	Owen Pallett
Owen Pallett chronology
A Swedish Love Story EP (2010) In Conflict (2014)

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]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	(82/100) [5]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[6]
Consequence of Sound	A-[7]
musicOMH	[8]
NOW	[9]
Pitchfork Media	8/10[10]
Rolling Stone	[11]

At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art."^[11] Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound graded the album an A-, writing that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date."^[7] 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.^[12]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I Am Not Afraid"	Owen Pallett[6]	4:15
2.	"In Conflict"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	4:13
3.	"On a Path"	Owen Pallett	4:33
4.	"Song for Five & Six"	Owen Pallett	4:31
5.	"The Secret Seven"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	5:16
6.	"Chorale"	Owen Pallett	3:53
7.	"The Passions"	Owen Pallett	3:54
8.	"The Sky Behind the Flag"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	4:22
9.	"→ (1)"	Owen Pallett	0:46
10.	"The Riverbed"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	3:44
11.	"Infernal Fantasy"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	3:22
12.	"Soldiers Rock"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	4:56
13.	"→ (2)"	Owen Pallett	1:51
Total length:			49:36

Domino Double LP bonus track

• "Bridle & Bit"

Personnel

• Owen Pallett – vocals, violin, viola, piano, ARP 2600, Nord G2X, Roland Juno-60, MiniMoog
• Matt Smith – bass, vocals
• Robbie Gordon – drums
• Brian Eno – synthesizers, guitar, vocals
• Thomas Gill – guitar
• Stef Schneider – percussion
• Daniela Gesundheit – vocals
• Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra

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. Critic Reviews for The Strange Boys and In Conflict. Metacritic. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
6. Monger, James Christopher (May 25, 2014). "In Conflict – Owen Pallett | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
7. Geffen, Sasha (May 27, 2014). "Album Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
8. Baber, Andy (21 May 2014). "MusicOMH review". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
9. Boles, Benjamin. "NOW review". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
10. Greene, Jayson (26 May 2014). "Owen Pallett: In Conflict". Retrieved 26 May 2014.
11. Raggett, Ned. "Owen Pallett 'In Conflict' Album Review". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media LLC. June 5, 2014 (1210): 72. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
12. "Arcade Fire, Drake, Shad make Polaris Music Prize short list". CTV News, July 15, 2014.