The Apostate is the eighth studio album by Art Bergmann, released in 2016 on weewerk records."Art Bergmann Returns with 'The Apostate,' Premieres New Track". Exclaim!, February 11, 2016. It is his first new full-length album since 1998's Design Flaw. The digital release date was April 8, 2016 and the CD / LP release date was May 13, 2016.
The album was funded in part by a crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMusic."Art Bergmann, 'Atheist's Prayer' (demo) (video)". Exclaim!, July 16, 2015. Musician Craig Northey also publicized the campaign by releasing a cover of Bergmann's 1991 single "Faithlessly Yours"."Craig Northey supports Art Bergmann's new album with cover of 'Faithlessly Yours'". The Georgia Straight, August 23, 2015.
Track listing
Personnel Art Bergmann – electric and acoustic guitars, vocals Paul Rigby – steel, acoustic, baritone and electric guitars, mandolin, e-bow Lorrie Matheson – acoustic and electric guitars, mellotron, organ, pianorgan, chopsticks Jason Sniderman – piano, wurlitzer, mellotron Ian Grant – drums, percussion Peter Clarke – bass Foon Yap – violin Mike Little – accordion Natasha Sayer – vocals Emily Triggs – vocals Nikki Valentine – vocals
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