Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We | Vinyl Album

Overview

The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We" is Mitski's seventh studio album, released on September 15, 2023, through Dead Oceans. Produced by Patrick Hyland, it was recorded at the Bomb Shelter studio in Nashville and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles.

Singles and Reception

The album was promoted with singles like "Bug Like an Angel," "Star" / "Heaven," and the highly successful "My Love Mine All Mine." Mitski's emotional lyrics and the stripped-down musical style earned unanimous praise from critics.

Recording Details

Recorded with producer Patrick Hyland, the album features a 17-person choir arranged by Mitski and an orchestra conducted by Drew Erickson on several tracks. The recording locations include Bomb Shelter in Nashville and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles.

Influences and Themes

Mitski describes the album as her "most American" work, with a central theme of love in its lyrics. Influences range from spaghetti Western soundtracks to the works of Arthur Russell, Igor Stravinsky, Scott Walker, Caetano Veloso, and Faron Young and Terry Riley.