For the First Time (Black Country, New Road album)
2021 studio album by Black Country, New Road / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the First Time (stylized in sentence case as For the first time) is the debut studio album by British rock band Black Country, New Road, released on 5 February 2021 through Ninja Tune. The album was preceded by the release of two singles, "Science Fair" and "Track X", and also includes re-recorded versions of their 2019 debut singles "Athens, France" and "Sunglasses". Known for experimenting with post-punk, klezmer, free jazz, and math rock,[4] the band showcased a clear preference for atmospherics over post-punk on For the First Time.[5]
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Cover art photography by Asaf Rovny | ||||
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| Released | 5 February 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Length | 40:44 | |||
| Label | Ninja Tune | |||
| Producer | Andy Savours | |||
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The album received widespread acclaim from music critics for its experimental sound and poetic lyricism. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2021.[6] It was successful commercially, debuting at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.[7]