The Chronicles of Marnia

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The Chronicles of Marnia
Marnie Stern - The Chronicles of Marnia.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 19, 2013
StudioRare Book Room, Brooklyn, New York
Genre Experimental rock, indie rock
Length32:46
Label Kill Rock Stars
Producer Nicolas Vernhes
Marnie Stern chronology
Marnie Stern
(2010)
The Chronicles of Marnia
(2013)
The Comeback Kid
(2023)
Singles from The Chronicles of Marnia
  1. "Year of the Glad"
    Released: December 11, 2012 [1]
  2. "Nothing Is Easy"
    Released: February 14, 2013 [2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [3]
The A.V. Club C+ [4]
Consequence of Sound Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [5]
Pitchfork 8.0/10 [6]
Sputnikmusic2.5/5 [7]

The Chronicles of Marnia is the fourth album by Marnie Stern, released on March 19, 2013, on Kill Rock Stars. [8]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Year of the Glad" – 3:39
  2. "You Don't Turn Down" – 3:11
  3. "Noonan" – 3:09
  4. "Nothing Is Easy" – 3:48
  5. "Immortals" – 2:54
  6. "The Chronicles of Marnia" – 3:10
  7. "Still Moving" – 3:06
  8. "East Side Glory" – 2:55
  9. "Proof of Life" – 3:42
  10. "Hell Yes" – 3:17

Personnel

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References

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  2. "Nothing is Easy - Single". itunes.apple.com. February 14, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
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