Polaroid Lovers

by Sarah Jarosz

Overview

Reflecting her then-recent move from New York to Nashville, Sarah Jarosz goes Music City modern on Polaroid Lovers, her seventh set. From its glamorous cover photo to its glossy production, the 11-song album feels countrypolitan in essence, moving her further into pop music than she has been before. Jarosz has built her career as a virtuosic instrumentalist and introspective songwriter with one of the sweetest voices you'll hear, but Polaroid Lovers proves her talents can thrive just as well outside of her native acoustic and Americana formats. Take "Jealous Moon" with its murmuring synths and driving rock beat. It's an exciting, melodic single that sets the tone, both sonically and lyrically. Each song is a romantic snapshot, revealing intimate, but fleeting details of strong emotions and moments passed. This ephemerality moves through the gentle soft rock of "When the Lights Go Out" and "Columbus & 89th," one of the rare acoustic-oriented cuts. The vulnerability that makes much of her music so enticing comes out in the lovely "Good at What I Do," after which she flips the scripts on the seductively playful "Mezcal and Lime." Until now Jarosz has largely operated as a solo songwriter, but on Polaroid Lovers she leans into another Nashville tradition and works with co-writers. This committee approach can often yield positive chart results, if somewhat dulled artistry, but Jarosz navigates her collaborations with hard-won grace and confidence, turning in a strong and appealing effort. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	01/26/2024
Label:	Concord / Rounder
UPC:	0888072516908

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sarah Jarosz   Primary Artist,Mandolin,Octave Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic),Banjo,Vocals
Daniel Tashian   Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Vocal Harmony,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String)
Rob McNelley   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Fred Eltringham   Drums,Percussion
Justin Schipper   Pedal Steel
Emmanuel Valdez   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Jeff Picker   Double Bass,Fretless Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Upright),Bass (Electric)
Tom Bukovac   Organ,Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Jon Randall   Vocals,Vocal Harmony,Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Sarah Jarosz   Composer
Daniel Tashian   Composer,Producer,Recording Producer
Paul Blakemore   Mastering Engineer
Gordie Sampson   Composer
Shervin Lainez   Photography
Paul Blackmore   Mastering
Justin Francis   Mixing,Recording,Mixing,Engineer
Gena Johnson   Engineer
Sage Lamonica   Package Design
Louis Remenapp   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Skyler Chuckry   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Ruston Kelly   Composer
Natalie Hemby   Composer
Jon Randall   Composer
Sarah Buxton   Composer