A Promise

by Xiu Xiu

A Promise cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 February 2003
  • Label: 5RC, 5 Rue Christine, Kill Rock Stars, Graveface, Collective Jyrk, Stoned to Death, Absolutely Kosher
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:53
  • Community rating: 4.08/5 from 16 ratings

Artists on this release: Ches Smith, Thor Harris, Caralee McElroy, Cory McCulloch, Shayna Dunkelman, Jamie Stewart, Angela Seo, Lauren Andrews, David Kendrick, Yvonne Chen

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Exploring themes of self-hatred, trauma, and societal despair, 'A Promise' pairs jagged electronic production and abrasive noise elements with Jamie Stewart's wavering, anxious vocal delivery. The record is noted in the avant-garde scene for its stark emotional confrontation and dissonant sonic textures.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, lgbtq, suicide, confrontational, unflinching, experimental, personal, dissonant, electronic

Tracklist

  1. Sad Pony Guerrilla Girl (03:18)
  2. Apistat Commander (04:35)
  3. Walnut House (04:41)
  4. 20,000 Deaths for Eidelyn Gonzales, 20,000 Deaths for Jamie Peterson (03:16)
  5. Pink City (02:13)
  6. Sad Redux-O-Grapher (03:19)
  7. Blacks (03:14)
  8. Brooklyn Dodgers (03:51)
  9. Fast Car (05:53)
  10. Ian Curtis Wishlist (04:33)

Credits

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