2016 studio album by Owen
The King of Whys is the ninth studio album by Chicago musician Mike Kinsella under the moniker Owen.[1] Announced on May 25, 2016, the record was released on July 29, 2016.[2] The album was recorded at April Base Studios in Eau Claire, WI.[3] The first single, "Lost", was released via NPR on May 25, 2016.[4] Kinsella collaborated with S. Carey who produced the album during two nine-day sessions.[5]
Critical reception
Writing for Exclaim!, Adam Feibel called it "wrought with restless artistry".[2] Consequence of Sound described it as "A lush, affecting album that probes life’s complexities only to arrive at more questions".[6]
Track listing
All songs written by Mike Kinsella[9]
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1. | "Empty Bottle" | 4:27 |
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2. | "The Desperate Act" | 3:33 |
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3. | "Settled Down" | 3:17 |
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4. | "Lovers Come and Go" | 4:37 |
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5. | "Tourniquet" | 4:14 |
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6. | "A Burning Soul" | 3:30 |
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7. | "Saltwater" | 2:55 |
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8. | "An Island" | 4:12 |
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9. | "Sleep Is a Myth" | 4:28 |
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10. | "Lost" | 3:07 |
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Total length: | 38:20 |
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