[RobynYoBank]

Closest in recent memory was Taylor Swift's Speak Now, which featured only a single producer other than Taylor and no other collaborators.

I suspect there are other examples of lesser known artists who have done the same though.

[enxe]

I've just listened to the album now and it's really good tbh.

[BADLANDS]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

Closest in recent memory was Taylor Swift's Speak Now, which featured only a single producer other than Taylor and no other collaborators.

I suspect there are other examples of lesser known artists who have done the same though.

marina and the diamonds did the same thing with FROOT.

[fabilicious]

Originally posted by KillLaKill

If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one there to hear it does it make a sound?

One of these trees?

[odin_envy_me]

Originally posted by KillLaKill

If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one there to hear it does it make a sound?

[qurl]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

Closest in recent memory was Taylor Swift's Speak Now, which featured only a single producer other than Taylor and no other collaborators.

Chuck Ainlay – engineer
Joseph Anthony Baker – photography
Steve Blackmon – assistant
Tom Bukovac – electric guitar
Drew Bollman – assistant, assistant engineer, engineer
Tristan Brock-Jones – assistant engineer
David Bryant – assistant engineer
Paul Buckmaster – conductor, orchestral arrangements
Nick Buda – drums
Jason Campbell – production coordination
Chad Carlson – engineer
Chris Carmichael – composer, string arrangements, strings
Joseph Cassell – stylist
Nathan Chapman – banjo, bass, engineer, Fender Rhodes, guitar (12-string electric), electric and acoustic guitar, handclapping, mandolin, organ, piano, producer, programming, synthesizer, vocal harmony
Steve Churchyard – engineer
Mark Crew – mixing engineer
Smith Curry – lap steel guitar
Eric Darken – percussion
Caitlin Evanson – vocal harmony
Shannon Forrest – drums
John Gardner – drums
Dean Gillard – production, mixing, additional instrumentation
Jed Hackett – engineer
Rob Hajacos – fiddle
Amos Heller – bass
Liz Huett – vocal harmony
Jeremy Hunter – engineer
Aubrey Hyde – wardrobe
Suzie Katayama – orchestra contractor
Tim Lauer – Hammond B3, piano
Steve Marcantonio – engineer
Tim Marks – bass
Mike Meadows – electric guitar, handclapping
Grant Mickelson – electric guitar
Seth Morton – assistant engineer
Emily Mueller –production assistant
Jemma Muradian – hair stylist
John Netti – assistant engineer
Bethany Newman – design, illustrations
Josh Newman – design, illustrations
Justin Niebank – engineer, mixing
Mark Petaccia – assistant engineer
Joel Quillen – engineer
Matt Rausch – assistant
Lowell Reynolds – engineer
Michael Rhodes – bass
Mike Rooney – assistant engineer
Paul Sidoti – electric guitar
Tommy Sims – bass
Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, ukulele, national
Austin K. Swift – photography
Taylor Swift – vocals, background vocals direction, composer, acoustic guitar, handclapping, liner notes, producer, vocal harmony, songwriter, producer, banjo
Todd Tidwell – assistant engineer, engineer
Lorrie Turk – make-up
Matt Ward – production, mixing, additional instrumentation
Hank Williams – mastering
Brian David Willis – engineer
Al Wilson – handclapping, percussion
Nathan Yarborough – assistant mixing engineer

nice try tho!!

[conatus]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conatus_(album)

Zola had a co-producer on some songs and enlisted some session musicians, but for the most part, the album was entirely her. Not as acclaimed though. (It has a 79 on Metacritic.)

While I am yet to listen to the album, this is incredibly impressive and Grimes is a deserving artist of receiving such acclaim, so I hope I enjoy the record.

[RobynYoBank]

Originally posted by qurl

Chuck Ainlay – engineer
Joseph Anthony Baker – photography
Steve Blackmon – assistant
Tom Bukovac – electric guitar
Drew Bollman – assistant, assistant engineer, engineer
Tristan Brock-Jones – assistant engineer
David Bryant – assistant engineer
Paul Buckmaster – conductor, orchestral arrangements
Nick Buda – drums
Jason Campbell – production coordination
Chad Carlson – engineer
Chris Carmichael – composer, string arrangements, strings
Joseph Cassell – stylist
Nathan Chapman – banjo, bass, engineer, Fender Rhodes, guitar (12-string electric), electric and acoustic guitar, handclapping, mandolin, organ, piano, producer, programming, synthesizer, vocal harmony
Steve Churchyard – engineer
Mark Crew – mixing engineer
Smith Curry – lap steel guitar
Eric Darken – percussion
Caitlin Evanson – vocal harmony
Shannon Forrest – drums
John Gardner – drums
Dean Gillard – production, mixing, additional instrumentation
Jed Hackett – engineer
Rob Hajacos – fiddle
Amos Heller – bass
Liz Huett – vocal harmony
Jeremy Hunter – engineer
Aubrey Hyde – wardrobe
Suzie Katayama – orchestra contractor
Tim Lauer – Hammond B3, piano
Steve Marcantonio – engineer
Tim Marks – bass
Mike Meadows – electric guitar, handclapping
Grant Mickelson – electric guitar
Seth Morton – assistant engineer
Emily Mueller –production assistant
Jemma Muradian – hair stylist
John Netti – assistant engineer
Bethany Newman – design, illustrations
Josh Newman – design, illustrations
Justin Niebank – engineer, mixing
Mark Petaccia – assistant engineer
Joel Quillen – engineer
Matt Rausch – assistant
Lowell Reynolds – engineer
Michael Rhodes – bass
Mike Rooney – assistant engineer
Paul Sidoti – electric guitar
Tommy Sims – bass
Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, ukulele, national
Austin K. Swift – photography
Taylor Swift – vocals, background vocals direction, composer, acoustic guitar, handclapping, liner notes, producer, vocal harmony, songwriter, producer, banjo
Todd Tidwell – assistant engineer, engineer
Lorrie Turk – make-up
Matt Ward – production, mixing, additional instrumentation
Hank Williams – mastering
Brian David Willis – engineer
Al Wilson – handclapping, percussion
Nathan Yarborough – assistant mixing engineer

nice try tho!!

Mixing, engineering, etc. aren't typically considered a primary creative role in album recording.

Generally, material from label acts, regardless of how independent the artists are, passes through engineering. I just said it was the closest example that comes to mind. I suspect there are lesser known artists who take on the engineering as well, but it's probably not preferable as long as you have creative reign over what the engineers are actually doing.

If it drives the point home any further though, the mixing/post-production engineering is what I've mainly seen (and have) complaints about with the album. She's still learning.

[bye]

I really just cannot believe these Taylor stans right now.

[enxe]

Originally posted by conatus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conatus_(album)

Zola had a co-producer on some songs and enlisted some session musicians, but for the most part, the album was entirely her. Not as acclaimed though. (It has a 79 on Metacritic.)

While I am yet to listen to the album, this is incredibly impressive and Grimes is a deserving artist of receiving such acclaim, so I hope I enjoy the record.

I didn't know conatus was a name of an album.

[conatus]

Originally posted by enxe

I didn't know conatus was a name of an album.

But now you do. Go stream ha!

OT: Grimes slayz!!1! <333

[Kayzan]

I can't get into this album tho. I didn't like not even 1 song maybe her sound style isns't for me.

[bye]

Originally posted by KillLaKill

If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one there to hear it does it make a sound?

Yes? Are you saying trees can defy the laws of nature? Are you saying "no one" heard Art Angels despite the numerous threads here? Are you saying someone has to be extremely popular to make history? Are you saying even if Grimes becomes popular in the future that her achievements still won't count?

[GhostHaus]

Yes Queen Clare is the definition of talented

[enxe]

Originally posted by conatus

But now you do. Go stream ha!

OT: Grimes slayz!!1! <333

Just added it to my albums-to-download list.

OT: really deserving of all the acclaim.

[enxe]

Originally posted by Kayzan

I can't get into this album tho. I didn't like not even 1 song maybe her sound style isns't for me.

Listen to "Kill V. Main" & "World Princess, Pt. II" again. They're amazing and somewhat accessible imo.

[qurl]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

Mixing, engineering, etc. aren't typically considered a primary creative role in album recording.

Generally, material from label acts, regardless of how independent the artists are, passes through engineering. I just said it was the closest example that comes to mind. I suspect there are lesser known artists who take on the engineering as well, but it's probably not preferable as long as you have creative reign over what the engineers are actually doing.

closest mainstream example, I guess. but other than Spike Stent mixing the album (she helped with that too) literally every instrument, drum beat, and piece of production from that album was done by Grimes herself

what Taylor did was really commendable! i personally just think Grimes takes the cake with this one. she had her hands in literally EVERY aspect of the album, that's almost unheard of nowadays, and especially when female pop acts are still very much stigmatized in this industry

[cloudinthesky]

Originally posted by Meowster

I'm sure there are some names from the 70s that have done it before but it's a huge claim for ANYONE and a true testament to their skill, their talent, and their body of work.

Agree. This is a great feat for anyone tbh, but I'm so happy for ha. She deserves all the acclaim and accolades. A true and pure talent

[cloudinthesky]

Originally posted by qurl

closest mainstream example, I guess. but other than Spike Stent mixing the album (she helped with that too) literally every instrument, drum beat, and piece of production from that album was done by Grimes herself

what Taylor did was really commendable! i personally just think Grimes takes the cake with this one. she had her hands in literally EVERY aspect of the album, that's almost unheard of nowadays, and especially when female pop acts are still very much stigmatized in this industry

[Suilen]

Originally posted by conatus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conatus_(album)

Zola had a co-producer on some songs and enlisted some session musicians, but for the most part, the album was entirely her. Not as acclaimed though. (It has a 79 on Metacritic.)

While I am yet to listen to the album, this is incredibly impressive and Grimes is a deserving artist of receiving such acclaim, so I hope I enjoy the record.

Zola's great

OT: People here with sales and trees... The album is obviously a music event and I can see some mainstream acts (or their managers) take it into consideration in the future.