''Victorian America'' is the second album by

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and on April 27, 2010, in the U.S. by Milan Records.

Critical reception

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gave a positive review, commenting that "White sticks with the formula, and ekes out another quiet triumph." By contrast, ''

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'' opined that "there's a measure of sustained dreariness in the middling fulfillment of low expectations."

Chart performance

''Victorian America'' debuted and peaked at #113 on the

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. It spent a total of 6 weeks on the chart, becoming her highest and longest charting album to date.

Promotion

Longtime collaborator

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directed the music videos for "Victorian America" (2009) and "A Shot Rang Out" (2010). The song "Liza" was featured on

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's ''Forkcast'' list.Bosman, Chris (2010-02-22)
Emily Jane White: "Liza"

. Retrieved 2010-06-18.

Track listing

Personnel

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*Nick Bobetsky - executive producer *Jean-Christophe Chamboredon - executive producer *Josh Fossgreen - bass (upright) *Jennifer Grady - arranger, cello, vocals *Ross Harris - arranger, drums, mixing *Wainwright Hewlett - producer, engineer, mixing *Carey Lamprecht - violin, arranger, vocals *Jake Mann - arranger, bass (electric) *Henry Nagle - pedal steel, arranger, guitar (electric) *Josh Staples -

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