In Conflict

In Conflict is the fourth studio album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released May 27, 2014 on Domino Records and Secret City Records.^[2] The album features English ambient musician Brian Eno, who plays guitar and synthesizers as well as providing vocals.^[2][3] It was released on standard vinyl and CD as well as a limited edition double heavyweight LP. It was recorded by Mark Lawson.^[1] Canadian and Japanese special editions include exclusive bonus tracks.^[4]

In Conflict
Studio album by Owen Pallett
Released	May 27, 2014 (2014-05-27)
Recorded	Hotel2Tango, Sonovox Studio[1]
Genre	Baroque pop, electronic
Length	49:36
Label	Domino/Secret City
Producer	Owen Pallett
Owen Pallett chronology
A Swedish Love Story EP (2010) In Conflict (2014) Island (2020)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
AnyDecentMusic?	7.6/10[5]
Metacritic	82/100[6]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[7]
The A.V. Club	B+[8]
Consequence of Sound	A−[9]
The Guardian	[10]
NME	8/10[11]
Pitchfork	8.0/10[12]
Q	[13]
Rolling Stone	[14]
Spin	8/10[15]
Uncut	8/10[16]

At Rolling Stone, Ned Raggett stated that "In Conflict is a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art."^[14] Sasha Geffen of Consequence of Sound wrote that "In Conflict is ominous, gloomy, and marked with some of the most playful arrangements Pallett’s laid to date."^[9] James Christopher Monger of AllMusic rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that the music contains a mixture of the "sugary opulence" reminiscent of Kishi Bashi and Jónsi and the "chilly refinement" akin to Björk circa 1997's Homogenic time period.

The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize.^[17]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I Am Not Afraid"	Owen Pallett[7]	4:15
2.	"In Conflict"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	4:13
3.	"On a Path"	Owen Pallett	4:33
4.	"Song for Five & Six"	Owen Pallett	4:31
5.	"The Secret Seven"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	5:16
6.	"Chorale"	Owen Pallett	3:53
7.	"The Passions"	Owen Pallett	3:54
8.	"The Sky Behind the Flag"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	4:22
9.	"→ (1)"	Owen Pallett	0:46
10.	"The Riverbed"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	3:44
11.	"Infernal Fantasy"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	3:22
12.	"Soldiers Rock"	R. Gordon / Owen Pallett / Matt Smith	4:56
13.	"→ (2)"	Owen Pallett	1:51
Total length:			49:36

Domino Double LP bonus track

• "Bridle & Bit"

Personnel

• Owen Pallett – vocals, violin, viola, piano, ARP 2600, Nord G2X, Roland Juno-60, MiniMoog
• Matt Smith – bass, vocals
• Robbie Gordon – drums
• Brian Eno – synthesizers, guitar, vocals
• Thomas Gill – guitar
• Stef Schneider – percussion
• Daniela Gesundheit – vocals
• Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra