Ignorance is the fifth studio album by Canadian band the Weather Station. It was released worldwide on February 5, 2021, through Fat Possum Records in the United States, and a small part (digital or vinyl only) through Next Door Records in Canada. The album's lead single "Robber" was released on October 14, 2020.
The album's ten tracks were recorded with two percussionists, a saxophonist and a flutist, plus bass, keys, and guitar. Songwriter Tamara Lindeman wrote and produced all the songs. The album's theme is based on Lindeman's contemplation of the global climate crisis.
Contents
Critical reception
Ignorance was widely acclaimed by music critics. Lindsay Zoladz of The New York Times called it a "piercing new album" and applauded Lindeman's lyrics about climate change.
The album was shortlisted for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Bandcamp:
Musicians
Tamara Lindeman – vocals, piano, guitar, Moog, Pianet, Wurlitzer, string arrangements (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Kieran Adams – drums, percussion
Christine Bougie – guitar
Ryan Driver – flute
Drew Jurecka – violin, clarinet, bass clarinet
Ian Kehoe – percussion
Shannon Knights – viola
Philippe Melanson – percussion
Lydia Munchinsky – cello
Owen Pallett – string arrangements (tracks 7, 8)
Marcus Paquin – percussion
Mike Smith – music notation
Johnny Spence – piano, organ, Wurlitzer, Moog, Juno
Brodie West – saxophone
Ben Whiteley – bass, guitar
Felicity Williams – harmony vocals (tracks 3, 9)
Rebekah Wolkstein – violin
Engineers
Tamara Lindeman – production, overdubbing
Marcus Paquin – production, overdubbing, mixing
Jeremy Darby – engineering
Julian Decorte – engineering
Joao Carvalho – final mastering
Design
Hugo Bernier – design
Jeff Bierk – photography