My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross

Co-produced with Jimmy Hogarth, 'My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross' marks a return to a full-band format with an organic and soulful sound, influenced by artists like Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye. The arrangements blend American soul, British folk, and experimental music, often featuring Anohni's first vocal takes to capture a raw, live feel. The album's direct and anguished lyrics confront societal collapse, environmentalism, and personal loss, with the entire work serving as a tribute to the artist's central muse, LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson.