The Knife Shift | ||||
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Studio album by Kristeen Young | ||||
Released | May 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | Indie pop, Alternative rock | |||
Label | TVPI / Self-released | |||
Producer | Kristeen Young, Tony Visconti | |||
Kristeen Young chronology | ||||
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The Knife Shift is the seventh studio album release from American musician, vocalist, and songwriter, Kristeen Young. Notable contributions include Dave Grohl on drums, Boz Boorer and Lou Rossi on guitar. It is co-produced by Young and longtime collaborator Tony Visconti. Those who preordered the album off of Young's website received their copy a month before the official release date of May 2014.
Dave Grohl has praised both the record and Kristeen Young, stating, "I love this record. It's unlike anything I've done before. Piano, drums, bass, and guitar. That's it. It's bare, but very deep. Raw, but melodically complex. I love Kristeen. So much. I've never met anyone like her. Neither have you."
Young promoted the release of the album with a month-long residency at the Bowery Electric in New York City. She also made her television debut on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on July 16 of 2014, performing "Pearl of a Girl," with Grohl joining her on drums.
The live show opening for Morrissey has received critical acclaim.