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Twain (musician)

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Mat Davidson, better known by his stage name Twain, is an American alternative country musician from Brooklyn, New York. Davidson has released five full-length albums as Twain. Davidson is a former member of the bands The Low Anthem and Spirit Family Reunion.

History

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Davidson released his first album under the "Twain" moniker in 2014, titled "Life Labors in The Choir".[1] Davidson's second album as Twain, Rare Feeling, was released in 2017 through Keeled Scales.[2] Adventure, the third full-length from Davidson under the Twain moniker, was released in 2019 through Keeled Scales.[3] Davidson released his fourth Twain album, Days of Effort and Ease in 2020.[4] Davidson's most recent album as Twain, Noon, was released in 2022.[5] The album received mixed reviews.[6][7]

In addition to making solo music, Twain is also a frequent collaborator with the band Big Thief,[7] being featured on several songs of their 2022 studio album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, as well as on solo albums of Big Thief members Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek.

Discography

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Solo studio albums

  • 2014: Life Labors in the Choir
  • 2017: Rare Feelings
  • 2019: Adventure
  • 2020: Days of Effort and Ease
  • 2022: Noon

As band member or featured artist

References

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  1. ^ DePasquale, Chad (12 May 2015). "Twain :: Life Labors In The Choir". Aquarium Drunkard. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. ^ Johnson, Tom (26 October 2017). "Twain: Rare Feeling". Gold Flake Paint. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. ^ Freeman, Doug. "Twain Adventure (Keeled Scales)". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. ^ Roseblade, Nick (19 June 2020). "Twain – Days Of Effort And Ease". Clash. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (19 July 2022). "Twain announces new album 'Noon,' shares "The Priestess"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  6. ^ Ruppert, Matt. "ALBUM REVIEW: As Twain, Mat Davidson Takes Stock on 'Noon'". No Depression. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  7. ^ a b Deusner, Stephen. "Twain: Noon". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 August 2023.