Artist:
Cold Specks
Genre:
Pop/Rock
Alternative/Indie Rock
Alternative Singer/Songwriter
Total Time:
35:10
Record Label:
Mute
Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, Apple Music, Spotify
Release Date
April 11, 2025
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Cold Specks
Genre:
Pop/Rock
Alternative/Indie Rock
Alternative Singer/Songwriter
Total Time:
35:10
Record Label:
Mute
Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, Apple Music, Spotify
Release Date
April 11, 2025
"The Entertainment Factor is supported by its audience. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission."
Find out more about this album release after the jump.
Product Description: Light for the Midnight Limited Edition LP by Cold Specks Cold Specks returns with her fourth album, Light for the Midnight. Available on limited edition vinyl and CD eco pack with lyric booklet. Following the acclaim of her first three records (I Predict a Graceful Expulsion [2012], Neuroplasticity [2014], and Fool’s Paradise [2017]), Cold Specks (Al Spx) has solidified her reputation as a singular voice in modern music. From her spellbinding a capella performance on Later… with Jools Holland to collaborations with Moby, Massive Attack, and Michael Gira of Swans, Cold Specks has consistently delivered artistry that resonates. With Light for the Midnight, she embarks on her most personal journey yet. At its core, the album is a raw and deeply emotional reflection on endurance, survival, and transformation. A collection of fervent ballads and atmospheric pop songs, it channels Spx’s soulful voice into expansive sonic worlds. The album was conceived during a challenging period in Spx’s life. Work began in 2019 amidst struggles with mental health, experiences that are deeply embedded in the music. Yet, despite its personal origins, Spx emphasizes its universality: “I definitely wanted to reflect on the last couple of years because it impacted me so much, but I also wanted the audience to walk away with this album. You know, the songs belong to them once I release them.” The record was crafted in Toronto and Bristol, with Spx co-producing alongside Adrian Utley of Portishead and Ali Chant (known for working with Perfume Genius, Dry Cleaning, and Aldous Harding). It features string arrangements by Owen Pallett (Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Sampha) and additional contributions from Graham Walsh of Holy Fuck. Spx also worked with a stellar lineup of collaborators, including Chantal Kreviazuk (Drake, Kendrick Lamar), Malcolm Middleton of Arab Strap, Ben Christophers, Ed Harcourt, and Jonathan Quarmby. Light for the Midnight captures Cold Specks at her most vulnerable and powerful, weaving stories of struggle into stunning compositions that resonate deeply. It is an album of hope and transformation.
TRACK LIST:
1 .
How it Feels
(03:16)
2 . Venus in Pisces (03:08)
3 . Wandering in the Wild (04:13)
4 . Cold Goodbye (03:49)
5 . Endlessly (03:09)
6 . Lingering Ghosts (03:35)
7 . Cheap Dreaming (03:13)
8 . Lovely Little Bones (03:36)
9 . Curse Away (03:39)
10 .Closer (03:37)
2 . Venus in Pisces (03:08)
3 . Wandering in the Wild (04:13)
4 . Cold Goodbye (03:49)
5 . Endlessly (03:09)
6 . Lingering Ghosts (03:35)
7 . Cheap Dreaming (03:13)
8 . Lovely Little Bones (03:36)
9 . Curse Away (03:39)
10 .Closer (03:37)
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