Imaginal Disk

by Magdalena Bay

Type: Album
Released: 23 August 2024
Label: Mom + Pop
Country: United States
Length: 53:36
Community rating: 4.26/5 from 133 ratings

Artists on this release: Matthew Lewin, Mica Tenenbaum

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Magdalena Bay's 'Imaginal Disk' is a synth-pop and electronic rock concept album that explores themes of consciousness and identity through the narrative of a character rejecting a cybernetic implant meant to perfect her. The duo's maximalist production style integrates a wide array of influences from progressive rock and disco to the intricate songwriting of Fiona Apple, resulting in a critically acclaimed work noted for its ambitious scope and layered sound.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, conceptual, synth, electronic, sci-fi

Tracklist

Credits

Mica Tenenbaum - production, vocals, lyrics by
Matthew Lewin - production, string arrangements, brass arrangements, backing vocals, lyrics by, arranged by [strings & bass]
Oliver Hill - arranged by [strings & bass]
Maria Shatalova - artwork [exterior]
Zhe Con - artwork [interior]
Daniel Thorell - cello
Filip Lundberg - cello
Pelle Hansen - cello
Erik Arvinder - conductor, engineer [orchestra], recorded by [orchestra]
Walter McTigert - double bass
Nick Villa - drums, performer
Patrick Jones - engineer [drums]
Willem Bleeker - engineer [orchestra], recorded by [orchestra]
Chris Parkes - french horn
Johan Wahlgren - french horn
Remi Volclair - layout, design
Emily Lazar - mastered by
Dave Fridmann - mixed by
Jon Fridmann - mixed by [assistant mix engineer]
Justin Raisen - producer [additional]
Håkan Björkman - trombone
Mikael Oskarsson - trombone
Martin Lood - trumpet