Trotter by Brittain Ashford
An unblinking meditation on grief and regret with a touch of optimism.
Ashford herself has said that the album is centered around, “finality and making regrettable decisions” but singles “Could’ve Done You Better” and “Hold On Tight” approach these “regrettable” choices with bounce and ease.
Having grown up in Seattle, Brittain Ashford now resides in Brooklyn.
***Praise for TROTTER***
"Profoundly moving…”
- Last Day Deaf
"Beautifully orchestrated and utterly exposed, it’s a raw reckoning of visceral emotion."
- Atwood Magazine
"… a mystical middle ground... Profoundly moving but never maudlin..."
- AnalogueTrash
“beguilingly rich”
- Various Small Flames
“captivating”
- Obscure Sound
“hauntingly beautiful”
- UpToHear
Tracklist
| 1. | Could’ve Done You Better | 3:19 |
| 2. | Hand Wringing/In the Wings | 3:39 |
| 3. | Hold on Tight | 3:18 |
| 4. | Tea Leaves | 3:03 |
| 5. | Untitled, for Love | 3:41 |
| 6. | Slow Talk | 3:30 |
| 7. | Saints of the Coast | 4:06 |
| 8. | When Its Quiet | 4:55 |
| 9. | Scarlet Runners | 3:10 |
| 10. | The Sway | 2:59 |
| 11. | Where Do We Go | 5:37 |
Credits
released May 19, 2023
Produced by Mark Robertson, bass/strings/guitar/aux vox (Harlowe, Hamptone electronics)
Alec Speigleman, clarinet/flute (Cuddle Magic, Lake Street Dive)
Daniel Hunt, percussion/drums (Neko Case, Ages and Ages)
Weezy Ford, aux vox (The Barbaras)
Drew Cooper, guitar (Hunny Ten)
Bob Reynolds, drums/percussion (Lorain)
Sean Ogilvie, additional tracking (Musée Mécanique)
Produced by Mark Robertson, bass/strings/guitar/aux vox (Harlowe, Hamptone electronics)
Alec Speigleman, clarinet/flute (Cuddle Magic, Lake Street Dive)
Daniel Hunt, percussion/drums (Neko Case, Ages and Ages)
Weezy Ford, aux vox (The Barbaras)
Drew Cooper, guitar (Hunny Ten)
Bob Reynolds, drums/percussion (Lorain)
Sean Ogilvie, additional tracking (Musée Mécanique)
