Recorded mostly solo with Doiron playing most instruments herself, "Heart and Crime" is a stark and intimate document of a songwriter working through difficult personal territory with unflinching honesty. It stands as one of her most compellingly raw statements.
- "Heart and Crime" was recorded by Doiron primarily by herself at home in Montreal, with assistance from Howard Bilerman at the Montreal Recording Company.
- The album was released on Jagjaguwar in April 2002, a label that would become a significant home for her work.
- While not a chart success, "Heart and Crime" was critically acclaimed and is often cited by fans as a career highlight, noted for its emotional depth and minimalist production.
Julie Doiron is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, known for her intimate and often melancholic indie rock and folk music. In 2002, with "Heart and Crime," she was at a crucial point in her career, exploring a more raw and direct sound after her earlier work with Eric's Trip and her solo albums.
Tracklist
