Obligatory Villagers
| Obligatory Villagers | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 25, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Jazz, pop, rock | |||
| Length | 31:35 33:38 (with online bonus track) | |||
| Label | Hungry Mouse/Vanguard Records | |||
| Producer | Nellie McKay | |||
| Nellie McKay chronology | ||||
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Obligatory Villagers is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Nellie McKay. It was released on September 25, 2007. Bob Dorough appears as a guest vocalist on several tracks. Many of the musicians on the album reside in the Pocono Mountains, particularly the Delaware Water Gap area. Nancy Reed, a voice teacher in Stroudsburg, sings with her on "Politan." Nellie McKay was Nancy Reed's first student.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mother of Pearl" | |
| 2. | "Oversure" | |
| 3. | "Gin Rummy" | |
| 4. | "Livin" | |
| 5. | "Identity Theft" | |
| 6. | "Galleon" | |
| 7. | "Politan" | |
| 8. | "Testify" | |
| 9. | "Zombie" | |
| 10. | "Doko Demo Doa" (Bonus Track in Japanese) |
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Robert Christgau | (A-) |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.9/10) |
| Rolling Stone |  |
Critical response to the album was generally positive. Pitchfork Media and AllMusic both commented that the album was "difficult to understand," though they also agreed that McKay is a talented songwriter and arranger.[2][3]
Robert Christgau gave the album 3.5/5 stars.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Heatseekers | 30 |
References
- ^ Gordon, William (August 14, 2015). "Nancy and Spencer Reed, jazz duo, play at Musikfest". The Morning Call.
- ^ "Nellie McKay: Obligatory Villagers". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Nellie McKay Obligatory Villagers Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 20, 2022
- ^ "Robert Christgau: Nellie McKay: Obligatory Villagers". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved June 20, 2022.