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Lucy Dacus - Historian

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Historian is the second studio album by American indie rock musician Lucy Dacus, released in 2018 on Matador Records. The album builds on the confessional songwriting of her debut, No Burden (2016), with broader dynamic range and fuller arrangements featuring electric guitar, strings, and horns. Thematically, the record addresses grief, personal loss, and resilience. It received wide critical acclaim and helped establish Dacus as a notable figure in modern indie rock, alongside her work in the supergroup boygenius.

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When was Lucy Dacus's Historian released?

Matador Records released Historian on March 2, 2018. It is Lucy Dacus's second studio album, following No Burden from 2016.

Is Night Shift on Lucy Dacus's Historian?

Yes, Night Shift is the first track on Historian. The Matador track listing gives it a running time of 6 minutes and 31 seconds.

How does Historian differ from Lucy Dacus's No Burden?

Historian expands the intimate songwriting of 2016's No Burden with fuller arrangements, electric guitar, and a wider dynamic range. It contains 10 tracks, including Night Shift and the title track Historians.

What themes does Historian explore?

Lucy Dacus uses the album to examine life-or-death fears, grief, relationships, and the possibility of hope after painful events. Its closing song, Historians, completes a 10-track record that moves between heavy subjects and moments of hard-won peace.

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