From Capelton Hill
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 27 May 2022 |
| Founder | Stars |
| Products | Indie pop music |
| Parent | Last Gang Records, MNRK Music Group |
From Capelton Hill represents the ninth full-length release by the Canadian indie pop ensemble Stars, which became available on 27 May 2022 through Last Gang Records and MNRK Music Group. The production was handled by Marcus Paquin alongside Jace Lasek, and the album's name is derived from Capelton Hill located in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
Reception
The album received widespread acclaim for its profound emotional resonance and artistic execution. Fred Thomas of AllMusic highlighted the band's bold approach to delving into intricate emotions, whereas Lee Zimmerman from American Songwriter praised it as a remarkable return and a defining moment in their career. Ljubinko Zivkovic of Spill commended the group’s adeptness at crafting pop music structures, while Ashley Kreutter of XS Noize underscored the album as a testament to Stars' distinctive narrative style and ethereal sound. The track "Capelton Hill" was frequently singled out as the album’s pinnacle, described by Kreutter as its "true shining star," identified by Exclaim!’s Bruno Coulombe as the highlight, and regarded by Spectrum Culture as the standout moment.
The album's inclusion on the 2022 Polaris Music Prize longlist further signifies its recognition and esteem within Canada’s music scene.
Stars
- Torquil Campbell
- Amy Millan
- Evan Cranley
- Chris Seligman
- Patrick McGee
- Chris McCarron
Additional musicians
- Murray Lightburn and Jace Lasek – supplementary vocals
- David French – saxophone
- Jesse Zubot – string instruments
Technical
- Arrangement by Stars
- Production and mixing by Jace Lasek
- Production by Marcus Paquin
- Mastering by Philip Gosselin (Le Lab Mastering, Montreal)
- Cover photography by Gaëlle Leroyer
- Inner sleeve photograph by Evan Cranley
- Design by Rob Carmichael
The recording sessions took place at Mixart Studios, Breakglass Studio, and Zoomer in Montreal.