This 2015 album features Stetson exclusively on bass and baritone saxophones, performing his own compositions with a distinctive percussive and overblown technique. It marks a turn towards more composed, cyclical pieces after the more improvisational "New History Warfare Vol. 3."
- Recorded in one day at the Control Room in Los Angeles, the album was produced by Stetson and co-mixed by Michaelycor.
- The album was released on the independent label Constellation, known for its roster of experimental and avant-garde artists.
- "Never Were the Way She Was" was met with critical acclaim, praised for its raw intensity and Stetson's masterful control of his instruments.
Colin Stetson is a Canadian avant-garde multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer known for his innovative bass saxophone techniques. In 2015, he released "Never Were the Way She Was," a collection of solo saxophone pieces that further explored his unique sonic palette.
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