Whole World As Vigil
by Lauren Auder
- Type: Album
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Label: untitled (recs)
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 37:12
- Community rating: 3.88/5 from 6 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
British-French artist Lauren Auder's sophomore album, 'Whole World As Vigil', is a work of theatrical and experimental art pop that explores themes of mental health, transformation, and self-perception. The record contrasts dark, moody atmospheres with bright, airy choruses, fusing electronic and classical elements into complex, dynamic compositions. Building on her acclaimed debut, Auder crafts a deeply personal yet universal sound that showcases her growth as a lyrical and sonic explorer, demanding and rewarding close attention.
Genres
Descriptors: theatrical, orchestral, avant-garde, confessional, operatic
Tracklist
- marrow (2:46)
- praxis (3:28)
- yes (3:38)
- pier (4:35)
- 701 (2:56)
- candles (3:53)
- no outline (3:51)
- mantra (2:44)
- orchards (4:20)
- say nothing (4:57)
Credits
- Choir on ‘orchards’ includes - lea ogunlami, abigail morris, murkage dave, tiernan banks, evelyn gray, rose bradshaw, alexandre putman, fernanda esquivel, joe taylor, jack merrett, eleanna amias, tahliah simumba, kristian szwedziuk, midwife, storefront church, devandra banhart, howard johnson, theo of powerplant, imogen williams, kenneth winterschladen
- Lauren Auder - primary artist, producer, written-by
- Imogen Williams - backing vocals
- Dviance - bass, guitar, producer
- Lyle Burton - drums
- Lucciano Rossi - guitar, piano
- Heba Kadry - mastered by
- Duncan Fuller - mixed by
- Alex Parish - producer
- Jessica Winter - producer
- The Avalanches - producer