Messages to God is the eighth solo studio record from Sarah Mary Chadwick. Messages to God is perhaps a more universal record in terms of its content than 2021’s Me and Ennui Are Friends, Baby, yet it is still unquestionably intimate. Like all of Chadwick’s music, the album is centered around her completely singular approach to songwriting and storytelling, delivering one of Chadwick’s most dynamic records to date.
New Zealand born, Melbourne-based Sarah Mary Chadwick is a gifted and singular songwriter, uniquely attuned to the minutiae of human emotion, not unlike Phil Eleverum’s work as Mount Eerie and Daniel Johnston’s adventures on tape. A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Chadwick’s songs are unsparing, brutal, and absolutely lovely. Eight records into her solo career, following the recent success of 2019’s The Queen Who Stole The Sky, 2020’s Please Daddy, and 2021’s Me and Ennui Are Friends, Baby, comes Messages to God, her first ever record made alongside award winning producer, Tony Epsie (oracle to The Avalanches)
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released September 15, 2023
Executive Produced by Tony Espie.
Mixed by Tony Espie.
Produced by Tony Espie and Sarah Mary Chadwick.
Recordings engineered by Evan Lorden and Tony Espie at Park Orchards Studios.
Mastered by David Walker at Stepford Audio.
Piano by Sarah Mary Chadwick
with additional Piano by Hank Clifton-Williamson.
Flute by Hank Clifton-Williamson.
Additional arrangements and instrumentation by Ben Edgar (treated guitars, bass, treated synths) and James Mangohig (bass guitar, treated synths).
Cello by Charlotte Jacke.
Additional guitar on ‘Angry and Violent’ by Evan Saunders.
Art by Sarah Mary Chadwick.
Layout and Design by Simon J Karis.
All songs by Sarah Mary Chadwick 2023.
supported by 18 fans who also own “Messages To God”
Dammit every track makes me smile. How did you do that? If a friend recommends this album to you, hang on to them because they're just as fabulously messed up as you are. I'd like to thank my bank for allowing me to buy things online again. Thank you. Everyone. Thanks. duskbringer
supported by 18 fans who also own “Messages To God”
The great underlying instrumentation paired with Florence's droll stream of consciousness lyrics make this album stand out. It feels so personal and confessional. Favorite tracks are Strong Feelings and Leafy. I've heard Scratchard Lanyard on alt radio and love that one as well. tofupotpie