Ethel Cain's 2021 album "Inbred" is a dense, unsettling collection of songs that established the gothic-pop artist's signature blend of Americana imagery and dark, atmospheric production. The album is a significant artifact of Cain's early work, showcasing her burgeoning ability to weave together deeply personal narratives with a stark, unsettling sonic palette.
- "Inbred" was released on April 23, 2021, by Daughters of Cain Records.
- The album was written and recorded in Florence, Alabama, where Cain was living at the time.
- The track "Michelle Pfeiffer" features guest vocals from fellow artist Lil Kanzy.
Ethel Cain is the project of Hayden Silas Anhead, an artist from Florida whose work traverses ambient, electronic, and gothic-pop influences, often exploring themes of religion, trauma, and Americana. "Inbred" arrived early in Cain's recording career, following the success of her debut EP "Car crash edgencies."
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