JUST LISTEN: Marissa Nadler “For My Crimes”

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JUST LISTEN: Marissa Nadler “For My Crimes”

The Deets:

Who: Marissa Nadler
Song: “For My Crimes”
Appears On: Title track from Marissa Nadler’s eighth album, For My Crimes, out September 28th via Sacred Bones and Bella Union
Current Location: Massachusetts
Info: Nadler co-produced For My Crimes with Lawrence Rothman and Justin Raisen at Rothman’s Laurel Canyon studio, House of Lux. Bolstering the intimacy of these songs is the strong feminine energy that defined their recording. Between Rothman’s fluidity with both gender and genre (as heard on his 2017 album The Book of Law), and Raisen’s track record of successful collaborations with strong women (Angel Olsen, Kim Gordon, Charli XCX), Nadler felt empowered to explore without judgement in the studio. With the exception of saxophonist Dana Colley (Morphine), every player on the album is a woman of notable pedigree and distinct style, many of whom have played with Nadler over the years. Cameos include vocals from Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten and Kristin Kontrol, Patty Schemel (Hole, Juliette and the Licks) on drums, Mary Lattimore on harp, and the great experimental multi-instrumentalist Janel Leppin on strings.

The opening title track being shared today is classic Nadler: a sweeping, vaguely Southern drama of voices, strings, and acoustic guitar, that walks the fine line between character song and personal indictment by metaphor. “For My Crimes” spawned out of a songwriting exercise in which Nadler wrote from the perspective of someone on death row, but the song casts a dark shadow over an album that turns conflict into inner reflection. Helping Nadler dig down into the song’s remorseful soul is her old friend Angel Olsen, who serves as a distraught echo from beyond in the chorus.
Comments: Marissa Nadler is a prolific songwriter who continues to improve on her craft and draw you into her world with each release, and based on this titled track off her upcoming album, this could be her best yet. “For My Crimes” is a haunting affair where Nadler pleads “Please don’t remember me, for my crimes”, a striking jolt that will last within your bones – and having you remembering Nadler. While the appearance of Angel Olsen harmonizing the distraught echo is quite notable and a nice touch to the song, it’s Marissa’s distraught lyrics, minimalist approach, and ominous vocals that shines through on this beautifully dark new song.

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