Ivory (Gin Wigmore album)
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| Released | 6 April 2018 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, blues, blue-eyed soul,[1] funk[2] | |||
| Length | 37:08 | |||
| Label | Island Records Australia | |||
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Ivory is the fourth studio album by L.A.-based, New Zealand alternative rock singer Gin Wigmore, named after her son.[2] The album was released on 6 April 2018[7] by Island Records Australia peaking at number 11 in New Zealand.[8] Ivory explores a heavier alternative rock sound along with a heavy blue-eyed soul vibe and doo-wop inspired ballads counting on a funky, groovy production.[1] The lyrics of the album provide commentary on feminism, empowerment, and a return to roots.[2]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hallow Fate" | Gin Wigmore, Steve Rusch[9] | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Odeum" | Wigmore, Rusch | 2:39 |
| 3. | "Beatnik Trip" | Wigmore, Rusch, Benjamin Hudson McIldowie | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Dirty Mercy" | Wigmore, Rusch, Marc Orrell | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Cabrona" | Wigmore, Rusch | 2:34 |
| 6. | "Cold Cave" | Wigmore, Frank Rogers, Matt Thiessen | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Bad Got Me Good" | Wigmore, Rusch, Rocco DellaNeve | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Hard Luck" | Wigmore, Rusch, Neil Mason | 2:37 |
| 9. | "Fall Out of Love" | Wigmore, Rusch, Bianca Gisselle, Ennio Morricone | 3:41 |
| 10. | "Head to Head" | Wigmore, Rusch, Gabe Simon | 2:58 |
| 11. | "Young Ones" | Wigmore, Rusch | 4:08 |
| 12. | "Girl Gang" | Wigmore, Rusch, Allen Salmon | 3:00 |
| Total length: | 37:08 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Personnel credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Jamelle Adisa – horn arrangements (3), trumpet (3, 7), horn (7)
- Bob Allaire – strings (6)
- Toiya Barnes – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Candace Coles – backing vocals (3, 5-9, 11)
- Julie Davies – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Rocco DellaNeve – piano (1, 3, 5, 7, 8), Mellotron (2, 11), organ (3, 5, 7, 11), digital piano (6, 7), bass guitar (7)
- Aja Grant – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Aric Improta – drums (1-5, 7-11)
- Christopher Johnson – trombone (3, 7-9)
- Emily Lazar – mastering (1-3, 5-12)
- Bianca Gisselle Marrero – backing vocals (9)
- Mischa Mandel – backing vocals (11)
- Turie McCormick – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Abraham McDonald – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Keith McKelley – saxophone (3, 8), tenor saxophone (7, 9)
- Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing (all tracks)
- Marc Orrell – backing vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar (4)
- Christine de Pauw – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Steve Rusch – engineering, production (all tracks); bass guitar (1-5, 12), electric guitar (1-3, 7, 11), samples (1, 2), synthesizer (1-7, 9, 11), drums (3, 5, 7), percussion (9, 12), ukulele (9)
- Raphael Saadiq – bass guitar (8)
- Allen Salmon – production, backing vocals, bass guitar, drum programming, drums, electric guitar, guitar, percussion, piano (12)
- Joe Santa Maria – baritone saxophone (1)
- John Schreffler – electric guitar (2, 3, 5-10), backing vocals (4), guitar (12)
- Bridget Silva – backing vocals (6, 11)
- Gabe Simon – backing vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, piano, synthesizer (10)
- Taura Stinson – backing vocals (3, 5, 7-9, 11), vocals (6)
- Dylan Wiggins – synthesizer (1-3, 5, 7, 10, 11), piano (6)
- Gin Wigmore – production, vocals (all tracks); backing vocals (1-4), piano (1, 6, 9, 12), samples (1), synthesizer (1, 2, 4, 11), tambourine (1, 3, 5, 7, 8); percussion, sound effects (2)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[8] | 11 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Album Review: Gin Wigmore - Ivory". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ a b c McQueen, Erica. "Gin Wigmore: Ivory". NZ Musician. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Dirty Mercy - Single by Gin Wigmore". iTunes. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Stephenson, Sharon (1 June 2017). "Wild Child: Gin Wigmore announces pregnancy and a new project". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Gin Wigmore Releases New Single & Liana Finck Visual For 'Beatnik Trip'". Broadway World. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Gin Wigmore Debuts New Song and Video For 'Cabrona'". Broadway World. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Ivory, Gin Wigmore's fourth album is finally here". Stuff. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Charts.nz – Gin Wigmore – Ivory". Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Ivory - Gin Wigmore". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Ivory by Gin Wigmore". Tidal. Retrieved 1 April 2023.