STRANGE MERCY (33RPM)

Annie Clark, the musician otherwise known as ST, VINCENT, has collaborated with some of the biggest names in indie music, Clark has recorded with BON IVER'S Justin Vernon for the 'Twilight' soundtrack, had her song "The Strangers" sampled by KID CUDI (who she later performed with), and has been working with DAVID BYRNE on a forthcoming project, Clark reunited with producer John Congleton (OKKERVIL RIVER, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY) and recorded 'Strange Mercy' in her hometown of Dallas, Guests on the album include the Grammy Award winning Bobby Sparks, BECK keyboardist and musical director Brian Lebarton and MIDLAKE's Mackenzie Smith, The record's 11 new tracks showcase Clark's gift for fusing the cerebral and the visceral, her melodically elegant arrangements packing hefty emotional punches.