Songs and Instrumentals

Songs and Instrumentals
Songs cover art
Studio album by
Adrianne Lenker
ReleasedOctober 23, 2020
RecordedApril 22 – May 23, 2020
StudioCabin in Westhampton, Massachusetts
Genre
Length
  • 39:35 (Songs)
  • 37:24 (Instrumentals)
Label4AD
Producer
  • Adrianne Lenker
  • Phil Weinrobe
Adrianne Lenker chronology
Abysskiss
(2018) 		Songs and Instrumentals
(2020) 		Bright Future
(2024)
Instrumentals cover art
Singles from Songs
  1. "Anything"
    Released: September 2, 2020
  2. "Dragon Eyes"
    Released: October 1, 2020

Songs and Instrumentals (both stylized in all lowercase) are two studio albums by Adrianne Lenker, both released by 4AD on October 23, 2020.[6] They are her fourth and fifth solo albums, respectively.[7]

The two albums were conceived in the aftermath of a breakup and after touring with her band Big Thief was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were recorded on an eight-track recording machine while in isolation in a cabin in Massachusetts. Both albums feature a lo-fi sound of primarily Lenker's vocals and acoustic guitar.[5] The album Songs has 11 tracks with more lyrical and traditional songwriting. Instrumentals is composed of two extended instrumental pieces, featuring acoustic guitar improvisation and recordings of chimes and birdsong.[8][9]

The release was preceded by two singles: "Anything" and "Dragon Eyes". The albums have received favorable reviews from critics.

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