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Posted by: Emily Haines 19th August 2017, 03:54 PM

Released October 27th on Matador Records.

1. Over
2. Appointments
3. Turn Out The Lights
4. Shadowboxing
5. Sour Breath
6. Televangelist
7. Everything That Helps You Sleep
8. Happy To Be Here
9. Hurt Less
10. Even
11. Claws In Your Back

First single 'Appointments' can be heard http://mat-r.co/Stream_TOTL.

The album can be pre-ordered on Vinyl & CD with Matador & most Indie stores.

https://shopuk.matadorrecords.com/products/julien-baker-turn-out-the-lights

Vinyl Variants

Clear with Blue Splatter - 6131 Exclusive - Limited to 300 - SOLD OUT
Clear with Pink & Purple Splatter - Matador Exclusive - Limited to 500 - SOLD OUT
Clear - Indie & Matador Exclusive
Black

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This is one of my most anticipated releases of the year. After Sprained Ankle blew me away, I've been so keen to hear more from her. Appointments is, as expected, absolutely stunning. I've been fortunate enough to get the Pink/Purple splatter variant vinyl on pre-order. Check out this girl, she is going to absolutely blow up. Julien opened for Paramore just a couple of weeks back and Hayley Williams is a massive fan of her.

I'm staying in tonight
I won't stop you from leaving
I know that I'm not what you wanted, am I?

Wanted someone who I used to be like
Now you think I'm not trying
But don't argue, it's not worth the effort to lie

You don't wanna bring it up
And I already know how we look
You don't have to remind me so much how I disappoint you

So trust that I talked to somebody again
That knows how to help me get better, until then
I should just try not to miss anymore appointments

Posted by: dandy* 19th August 2017, 03:58 PM

I am literally just listening to 'Appointments'! It's fantastic, been too long since I heard something like that... feels like the alt-female sound has been away too long.

Posted by: Emily Haines 19th August 2017, 04:32 PM

Yaaaas I knew you would like her Dandy! Definitely check out her first album - Go Home is my favourite.

She makes me so happy to be sad, if that makes sense.

Posted by: dandy* 19th August 2017, 04:39 PM

There appears to be an orange vinyl version too although I'm not sure where to get it from? I'm not here for black vinyl any longer!

(plus, listening to Go Home now and it seems lovely on first listen )

Posted by: Emily Haines 19th August 2017, 04:43 PM

Yeah that hasn't been announced anywhere yet so I'm wondering if it's a tour exclusive. I'm seeing her in November woo.

You can get the clear vinyl instead of the black as in indie exclusive.

Posted by: Emily Haines 19th August 2017, 04:51 PM

If you have no luck getting a pretty colour, hit me up in October because I ordered two of the pink/purple splatter version and I would be willing to let you have my spare x

Posted by: dandy* 19th August 2017, 07:01 PM

Oh my gosh that's so lovely!

Posted by: Emily Haines 19th August 2017, 07:11 PM

You're most welcome. I know the pain of not getting lush vinyl! And I would be happy that it went to someone who would appreciate it.

Posted by: dhwe 23rd August 2017, 06:47 AM

oh my god sprained ankle has been vaporizing my soul for the past like 3 months i can't wait

Posted by: Emily Haines 23rd August 2017, 08:15 AM

Yes! It's such a lovely way to be sad.

Posted by: Emily Haines 14th September 2017, 02:40 PM

Video released for Appointments



This girl can ruin me in the best way.

Posted by: Emily Haines 18th September 2017, 09:40 PM

Orange variant available to pre order through 6131 records. 300 available at the moment with the remaining 1700 to be released through Matador on 27/10. Dandy - keep an eye out!

Posted by: Emily Haines 11th October 2017, 07:18 PM

New single, Turn Out The Lights <3

Posted by: Bjork 23rd October 2017, 12:11 PM

Posted by: Emily Haines 24th October 2017, 04:54 PM

She's actually just filmed a new Tiny Desk concert which hopefully should be uploaded shortly.

This is released on Friday. I'm so excited!!! <3

Posted by: Emily Haines 27th October 2017, 05:01 PM

So this is beautiful and devastating as expected.

If I could do what I want
I'd become an electrician
I'd climb inside my head
And I'd rearrange the wires in my brain
A different me would be inhabiting this body
Have two cars, a garage, a job
And I would go to church on Sunday

A diagram of faulty circuitry
Explains how I was made
And now the engineer is listening
As I voice all my complaints
From an orchestra of shaking metal keeping me awake
I was just wondering if there was any way that you made a mistake

Posted by: dandyman* 🐝🐝 28th October 2017, 04:10 PM

This accompanied me on my train journey back from London yesterday and it is so beautiful. It strikes me that it will only continue to grow and grow with more listens too...

Posted by: Emily Haines 30th October 2017, 10:53 AM

Yeah definitely. It's gonna be a staple for a long time for me I think!

So Matador cocked up and only sent me one purple splatter They're supposed to be sending the other out but I ain't holding my breath.

I'm seeing her next week and apparently she's selling the orange variants on her tour. Do you want me to get you one if they're available? x

Posted by: Bjork 4th November 2017, 02:15 PM

totally in love with the new album
flying to berlin to see her live in a couple weeks

it's a pity she missed the top 100 in the UK, was around #75 in the first mids

pitchfork gave her a very very good review
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/julien-baker-turn-out-the-lights/

Posted by: Emily Haines 6th November 2017, 08:04 PM

I'm seeing her tomorrow! Aaaah. Super excited.

Also, it's just been announced that she's supporting Belle & Sebastian in March.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbKQf6FAG8E/

Posted by: Bjork 6th November 2017, 09:28 PM

should be the other way around
please tell us how the gig was!! I'm seeing her next week

Posted by: dandy* 6th November 2017, 10:46 PM

Omg yes please!!! 😮

Posted by: Emily Haines 7th November 2017, 12:22 PM

Good job I checked on here again

No problem, I shall try my best to get you one! They also apparently have a purple 6131 Sprained Ankle which I'm tempted with even though I already have the black Matador pressing

I've had confirmation they no longer have any stock of the splatter version so I'm getting a refund for my second copy

Posted by: Emily Haines 7th November 2017, 12:23 PM

Haha just what I thought. I've got a ticket to see her in March anyway <3

Will do!

Posted by: Emily Haines 8th November 2017, 11:38 AM

Okay so Julien was amazing. I was second row from the front and was so close to her. Came onstage about 21:15 and was finished about 22:30 (which is good as I had a two hour car journey home )

She played:

1. Appointments
2. Happy To Be Here
3. 100 Dollars (Manchester Orchestra cover)
4. Everybody Does
5. Sprained Ankle
6. Shadowboxing
7. Sour Breath
8. Funeral Pyre
9. Televangelist
10. Hurt Less
11. Rejoice
12. Turn Out the Lights
13. Something

Go Home was on the printed setlist before Rejoice but was cut, in favour of playing 100 dollars earlier in the set. Slightly disappointed I didn't get to hear Go Home or Claws In Your Back but she just played and sang so well. She had a bit of banter with the crowd which was nice and said it was really special to be sharing the room and coming together with everyone, when the songs are about isolation and feeling alone.

Spent a small fortune on merch - got 2 tshirts, an enamel pin & a tote bag. Also got the orange vinyl for dandykins. I managed to video every song so I'll try and upload/rip the audio as she sounds good. Bjork you will not be disappointed!

Posted by: Bjork 8th November 2017, 02:54 PM

great setlist, please up the videos to yt if you can
I'm also scared that I'm gonna spend a fortune on merch, since I'm kinda addicted to buying vinyl
glad she's always finishing with something as it's my alltime fav of hers

this is my fav version of something

Posted by: Bjork 8th November 2017, 03:14 PM

just read shes charted at #78 in the US, pity she missed the top 100 in the UK

78
Last Week: --
Turn Out The Lights
Julien Baker

Posted by: Emily Haines 8th November 2017, 03:21 PM

Vinyl definitely has addictive qualities haha.

Oh yeah I love that version.

Posted by: Emily Haines 8th November 2017, 07:56 PM

Okay I've uploaded a couple for now. Her cover of 100 dollars & Something, as it's your fave. If you (or anyone else) want a zip of the audio just let me know.

Posted by: Bjork 9th November 2017, 03:08 PM

thanks
didn't know that song she covered!

Posted by: Bjork 23rd November 2017, 07:36 PM

finally saw her live and she's truly amazing
great voice, super talented with the guitar and the pedals
very powerful but tender at the same time
highly recommended

Something


Turn out the lights

Posted by: Emily Haines 23rd November 2017, 08:57 PM

So pleased you had such a great experience. She really is something special. Thanks for the videos <3

Posted by: dandy* 24th November 2017, 07:59 PM

I'm liking the live videos, I really must try and see her next time she tours and she is quite spellbinding as a performer.