Ignorance (The Weather Station album)

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.

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.

Accolades

Track listing

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

Charts

References