III

by Banks

Overview

Three years after her electronically robust sophomore outing, The Altar, and Banks has grown. On her aptly titled third set, III, she continues her upward trajectory with improved vocals and production value, presenting a wiser version of herself with more mature lyrics focused on longing, love, and loss, and fresh, expansive atmospherics that toy with her usual alt-R&B stylings. There's a refreshed spirit coursing through III that transforms her typically chilly and hypnotic aura into something grander. Whereas her first two releases maintained a fairly homogeneous, dark synth energy, III features a number of surprises that elevate the effort to new heights in her catalog. Key collaborators help buffer her vision, with frequent Kanye West sidemen Hudson Mohawke ("Gimme") and Francis and the Lights ("Look What You're Doing To Me"), R&B crooner Miguel ("The Fall"), and Adele/Rihanna producer Paul Epworth ("Hawaiian Mazes") contributing to a handful of highlights. In addition to the aforementioned "Gimme" and "Hawaiian Mazes," the throbbing "Stroke" features a late-song funk-bass injection that not only shifts the mood of the track, but also of the entire album. Later, the tribal "Alaska" and '80s synth pop gem "Propaganda" have the same effect, hinting at exciting new directions for future compositions. These creative bursts help Banks deliver her most accomplished statement to date, a collection brimming with emotion, attitude, and unexpected delights. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	07/12/2019
Label:	Harvest / Virgin Emi
UPC:	0602577567940
Rank:	56609

Tracks

1. Till Now
2. Gimme
3. Contaminated
4. Stroke
5. Godless
6. Sawzall
7. Look What You're Doing To Me
8. Haiwaiian Mazes
9. Alaska
10. Propaganda
11. The Fall
12. If We Were Made of Water
13. What About Love

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Banks   Primary Artist,Vocals
Owen Pallett   Viola,Violin
Rob Moose   Strings
Francis and the Lights   Featured Artist
Hudson Mohawke   Roland TR-808
Amy Laing   Cello
BJ Burton   Drums,Guitar,Synthesizer
Buddy Ross   Bass,Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Aron Forbes   Guitar (Acoustic)
Simon Edward Christensen   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Georgie Banks Feil   Vocals

Technical Credits

Owen Pallett   String Arrangements
Rob Moose   String Arrangements
Josiah Sherman   Composer
Paul Epworth   Composer
Huntley Miller   Mastering
Tom Elmhirst   Mixing
Tim Anderson   Composer
Jesse Ward   Composer
Hudson Mohawke   Producer,Programming
Alejandro Salazar   Composer
Randy Merrill   Mastering
BJ Burton   Arranger,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Vocal Producer,Executive Producer
Kevin Garrett   Composer
Buddy Ross   Composer,Engineer,Producer,String Arrangements,Additional Production
Sean Walker   Composer
Aron Forbes   Composer,Engineer,Vocal Producer,Additional Production
David Helfer   Music Business Affairs
Christopher Michael Taylor   Composer
Miguel Pimentel   Composer
Tony Bisogno   Label Consultant
Ryan Del Vecchio   A&R
Francis Farewell Starlite   Composer
Jasmin Tadjiky   Composer
Lewis Tautaiolefua   Composer
Jillian Banks   Composer
Jeremy Vuernick   A&R
Brandon Bost   Mixing,Engineer
John DeBold   Assistant
Psymun   Producer
Trey Campbell   Composer
Julian Banks   Executive Producer
Brandon Burton   Composer
Brandon Trey Campbell   Composer
Simon Edward Christensen   Composer,Drum Programming
Avigail Collins   Producer
Damian Collins   Producer
Sam Tusa   Assistant
Steph Wilson   Photography
Aria McKnight   A&R