Lifetime (Klein album)

Lifetime is the debut studio album by South London musician Klein, released on 6 September 2019 on her imprint ijn inc., released digitally and on vinyl in a limited edition run.

Lifetime
Studio album by
Klein
Released6 September 2019 (2019-09-06)
Recorded2018-2019
Length52:35
Labelijn inc.
ProducerKlein
Klein chronology
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(2018)		 Lifetime
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Background

Lifetime was created over a 18-month period.[1] Klein likened the album to "giving someone your diary", and the press release states that it features "a deeply personal narrative and a more discursive and expressive approach to songwriting".[1] The album is inspired by the works of gospel singer and composer James Cleveland and race film pioneer Spencer Williams, early 18th century tonalities, and the lasting impact of Klein's religious experience.[2] Lifetime features less emphasized vocal work than her prior releases, and each track is intended to stand as its own "conversational piece."[2] Its press release says the album "embraces the inevitable cycles of existence, phasing through moments of brutality, vulnerability, estrangement and unexpected fortitude."[3]

Artwork

The artwork for Lifetime was designed by Lacra; on its front cover, Klein, with white hair starting as braids that flow out into chaotic water-like streams and bloodshot eyes, is crouching and glancing to the viewer, with an aquatic dark blue fabric laid out in a black background. On its back cover, a gathering of uncanny nun-like figures on the same background communicate and stare at the ground.[1]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Lifetime"3:29
2."Claim It"6:30
3."Listen and See as They Take"5:02
4."Silent"3:05
5."For What Worth" (featuring Matana Roberts)4:25
6."Enough Is Enough"5:00
7."We Are Almost There"3:10
8."Never Will I Disobey"4:03
9."Honour"9:43
10."Camelot Is Coming"1:26
11."99"1:23
12."Protect My Blood"5:13
Total length:52:35

Personnel
  • Klein – production, arrangements
  • Matana Roberts – featured (track 5)
  • Lacra – artwork
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References
  1. Bruce-Jones, Henry (29 August 2019). "Klein announces new album, Lifetime, on her own imprint ijn inc". Fact. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  2. Posner, Nina (29 August 2019). "Klein reveals new album, Lifetime, on her label, ijn inc". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  3. Fielding, Amy (29 August 2019). "Klein announces new album, 'Lifetime'". DJMag. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
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