Stranger Me
Stranger Me is the third studio album by American musician Amy LaVere. It was released in July 4, 2011 by Archer Records. Production. "Stranger Me" was recorded and mixed at Music + Arts Studio in Memphis, Tennessee and at The Garden Studio in London, England, with producer Craig Silvey. Critical reception. "Stranger Me" was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 78 based on 9 reviews. At AnyDecentMusic?, the release was given a 7.2 out  of 10 based on a critical consensus of 7 reviews. In a review for AllMusic, critic reviewer Hal Horowitz wrote ""Stranger Me" is not only a logical title but a demanding and surprisingly successful experiment that challenges both LaVere and the listener, pushing her into edgy, clearly non-commercial areas." Steve Pick of "Blurt" wrote "LaVere's vocals are deceptively lightweight. Her voice is high and thin, but she phrases eloquently and conveys a wide range of emotional conviction throughout all her work." At "Paste", Stephen Deusner said LaVere's release is a "well-rounded album." Personnel. Musicians Production Stranger