I Am the Prophet

I Am the Prophet
Studio album by
Lady Dan
ReleasedApril 23, 2021
GenresIndie rock, alt-country, Americana, indie folk
LabelEarth Libraries
ProducerJeremy Clark

I Am the Prophet is the debut studio album by American indie rock project Lady Dan, released on April 23, 2021, through Earth Libraries.[1] The album received positive reviews from publications including The Guardian, Clash, The Arts Desk, and The Line of Best Fit.[2][3][4][5]

Background

The album was written by Tyler Dozier and explores themes of religion, identity, grief, relationships, and personal transformation.[6] According to Earth Libraries, the album combines "intensely personal storytelling, poetic imagery, biblical allusion, immaculate arrangements, and crackling songwriting."[7]

Prior to the album's release, singles including "I Am the Prophet", "No Home", and "Misandrist To Most" were featured by Stereogum.[8][9][10]

Critical reception

Writing for The Guardian, Kitty Empire described the album as a "farewell to Christ and creeps" and praised its lyrical honesty and blend of country-folk and indie rock influences.[11]

The Arts Desk described the album as "a striking debut" centered around confessional songwriting and understated arrangements.[12]

Clash praised the album's "warm Americana textures" and emotional directness.[13]

Track listing

All tracks written by Tyler Dozier.[14]

  1. "Paradox" – 3:13
  2. "Dogs" – 3:35
  3. "Better Off Alone" – 3:19
  4. "Plagiarist's Blues" – 3:49
  5. "I Am the Prophet" – 3:34
  6. "Intro To Loss" – 0:44
  7. "No Home" – 3:39
  8. "Misandrist To Most" – 3:28
  9. "The Hanged Man" – 3:09
  10. "Just the Two of Us" – 4:29

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album liner notes and Bandcamp.[15]

Musicians

  • Tyler Dozier – vocals, guitar, songwriting
  • Aksel Coe – drums
  • Josh Stirm – electric guitar
  • Matthew Chancey – bass
  • Jeremy Clark – keyboards, percussion, accordion
  • Eddy Dunlap – pedal steel
  • Laura Epling – violin
  • Ian Robinson – cello
  • Andrew Golden – trumpet
  • David Williford – saxophone

Technical

  • Jeremy Clark – recording, production, engineering, mixing
  • Adam Ayan – mastering

References

  1. ↑ "I Am the Prophet". Bandcamp. Earth Libraries. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lady Dan: I Am the Prophet review – farewell to Christ and creeps". The Guardian. April 25, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Lady Dan – I Am The Prophet". Clash. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Album: Lady Dan – I Am The Prophet". The Arts Desk. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Lady Dan – I Am The Prophet review". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Lady Dan is biblically unimpressed with modern dating stress on "I Am the Prophet"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Lady Dan". Earth Libraries. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Lady Dan – "I Am The Prophet"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Lady Dan – "No Home"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Lady Dan – "Misandrist To Most"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Lady Dan: I Am the Prophet review – farewell to Christ and creeps". The Guardian. April 25, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Album: Lady Dan – I Am The Prophet". The Arts Desk. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Lady Dan – I Am The Prophet". Clash. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  14. ↑ "I Am the Prophet". Bandcamp. Earth Libraries. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  15. ↑ "I Am the Prophet". Bandcamp. Earth Libraries. Retrieved May 18, 2026.