''Hidden Vagenda'' is the fourth solo album by American singer-songwriter
Kimya Dawson
Kimya Dawson (born November 17, 1972) is an American folk singer-songwriter, one half of the anti-folk duo the Moldy Peaches. Dawson's work with the Moldy Peaches earned them a cult following and critical acclaim, with their 2001 song "Anyone El ...
, and the first to be released by
K Records
K Records is an independent record label in Olympia, Washington founded in 1982. Artists on the label included early releases by Beck, Modest Mouse and Built to Spill. The record label has been called "key to the development of independent music ...
. The album contains songs about her pain from the deaths of loved ones, the then-upcoming
2004 election, and a
power ballad
A sentimental ballad is an emotional style of music that often deals with romance (love), romantic and intimate relationships, and to a lesser extent, loneliness, death, war, drug abuse, politics and religion, usually in a poignant but solemn m ...
version of a song from a previous solo album featuring a recording of members of
The Moldy Peaches
The Moldy Peaches were an American indie group founded by Adam Green and Kimya Dawson. Leading proponents of the anti-folk scene, the band has been on hiatus since 2004. The appearance of their song "Anyone Else but You" in the film '' Juno'' ...
as an intro. ''Hidden Vagenda'' also includes myriad guest performers, including
Daniel Johnston
Daniel Dale Johnston (January 22, 1961 – September 11, 2019) was an American singer, musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider, lo-fi, and alternative music scenes. Most of his work consisted of cassettes recorded a ...
,
Paleface,
Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York City bars and clubs while ...
, and members of the
French anti-folk group
Herman Düne
Herman Dune is a Swedish-French act based in San Pedro, Los Angeles. The band has been described as Indie rock, Anti-folk, Folk rock, Alternative rock, Americana, and Alternative country.
History
Herman Dune was established as a trio with broth ...
.
The tracks "It's Been Raining" and "Blue Like Nevermind" were recorded in France with members of Herman Düne backing Kimya, and others were recorded in the Dawson family kitchen and Olive Juice Music in
New York City
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.
A video for the song "Lullaby for the Taken" was directed by Ted Passon in 2004.
Track listing
# "It's Been Raining"
# "Fire" (featuring
Regina Spektor
Regina Ilyinichna Spektor (russian: Регинa Ильинична Спектор, ; born February 18, 1980) is a Russian–born American singer, songwriter, and pianist.
After self-releasing her first three records and gaining popularity in ...
– vocals)
# "Viva la Persistence"
# "Lullaby for the Taken"
# "I Will Never Forget"
# "Singing Machine"
# "Moving On" (featuring
Regina Spektor
Regina Ilyinichna Spektor (russian: Регинa Ильинична Спектор, ; born February 18, 1980) is a Russian–born American singer, songwriter, and pianist.
After self-releasing her first three records and gaining popularity in ...
– piano and
Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York City bars and clubs while ...
– backing vocals)
# "Blue Like Nevermind"
# "My Heroes"
# "Parade"
# "5 Years"
# "Anthrax" (powerballad version)
# "You Love Me"
# "Angels and Seagulls"
References
External links
"Lullaby For The Taken" on YouTube*
Allmusic entry
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Kimya Dawson albums
K Records albums
2004 albums