On Historian, Lucy Dacus solidifies her role as a definitive voice in contemporary indie rock, using stark, specific narratives to explore themes of memory, loss, and self-understanding. The album is a masterclass in balancing vulnerability with a powerful, driving sound.
- Recorded at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, MN with producer Tony Berg, Historian features a more fleshed-out sound than her previous releases.
- Upon its release, Historian received widespread critical acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end best-of lists for 2018.
- The album's most well-known song, "Night Shift," serves as a nearly seven-minute epic, detailing the painful dissolution of a past relationship.
Lucy Dacus hails from Richmond, Virginia, and is best known for her candid, diaristic songwriting within the indie rock scene. Historian was released during a period of prolific output for Dacus, following her 2016 debut and preceding her contributions to the boygenius collective.
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