In Conflict

In Conflict
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 27, 2014 (2014-05-27)
RecordedHotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio
GenresBaroque pop, electronic
Length49:36
LabelDomino/Secret City
ProducerOwen Pallett
Owen Pallett chronology
A Swedish Love Story EP
(2010)
In Conflict
(2014)
Island
(2020)

In Conflict is the fourth studio album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released May 27, 2014 on Domino Records and Secret City Records. The album features English ambient musician Brian Eno, who plays guitar and synthesizers as well as providing vocals. It was released on standard vinyl and CD as well as a limited edition double heavyweight LP. It was recorded by Mark Lawson. Canadian and Japanese special editions include exclusive bonus tracks.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.6/10
Metacritic82/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star
The A.V. ClubB+
Consequence of SoundA−
The GuardianStarStarStarStar
NME8/10
Pitchfork8.0/10
QStarStarStarStar
Rolling StoneStarStarStarHalf star
Spin8/10
Uncut8/10

At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett stated that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art." Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound wrote that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date." James Christopher Monger of AllMusic rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that the music contains a mixture of the "sugary opulence" reminiscent of Kishi Bashi and Jónsi and the "chilly refinement" akin to Björk circa 1997's Homogenic time period.

The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Am Not Afraid"Owen Pallett4:15
2."In Conflict"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith4:13
3."On a Path"Owen Pallett4:33
4."Song for Five & Six"Owen Pallett4:31
5."The Secret Seven"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith5:16
6."Chorale"Owen Pallett3:53
7."The Passions"Owen Pallett3:54
8."The Sky Behind the Flag"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith4:22
9."→ (1)"Owen Pallett0:46
10."The Riverbed"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith3:44
11."Infernal Fantasy"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith3:22
12."Soldiers Rock"R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith4:56
13."→ (2)"Owen Pallett1:51
Total length:49:36
Domino Double LP bonus track

Personnel