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Heartland (Owen Pallett album)

Heartland (Owen Pallett album) is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Heartland (Owen Pallett album) rather than just read about it. In short: Heartland is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released January 12, 2010 on Domino Records. It was the first of Pallett's records to be released under their own name.

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Reference excerpt

Heartland is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released January 12, 2010 on Domino Records. It was the first of Pallett's records to be released under their own name. Since the album was their first to be released in Japan, they wished to avoid generating confusion with the Final Fantasy video games from Square Enix, and to avoid infringing on any trademarks. The record was mixed by New York producer Rusty Santos. The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize.

Concept and development As a prelude to the album, Pallett recorded an EP: Spectrum, 14th Century. Both the EP and the subsequent full-length album are set in an imaginary realm called Spectrum. The songs on Heartland form a narrative concerning a "young, ultra-violent farmer" named Lewis, commanded by an all-powerful narrator named Owen. According to Pallett, the songs are one-sided dialogues with Lewis speaking to his creator. In an interview, Pallett commented that the idea behind Heartland is "preposterous. I wanted to have this contained narrative that has the breadth of a Paul Auster short story." Michael Barclay of Maclean's states that the lyrics raise all sorts of theological questions about believers' relationship with a deity and the nature of fate, but the construct is just a blank canvas. Pallett said, "Really, it's just all about me. All records are about their singer. I was trying to play with that." Pallett has noted that the album was "most inspired" by British electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews. In 2010, Heartland received Exclaim!'s No. 5 spot for best Pop & Rock Albums, with Exclaim! writer Andrea Warner remarking that "Heartland's themes (anger, isolation, loneliness) resonate, and the sonic nods to '70s disco and pop prove ridiculously catchy, bordering on radio-friendly."

Track listing "Midnight Directives" - 3:36 "Keep the Dog Quiet" - 3:10 "Mount Alpentine" - 0:49 "Red Sun No. 5" - 3:41 "Lewis Takes Action" - 2:54 "The Great Elsewhere" - 5:50 "Oh Heartland, Up Yours!" - 4:07 "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" - 5:08 "Flare Gun" - 2:21 "E Is for Estranged" - 5:25 "Tryst with Mephistopheles" - 6:53 "What Do You Think Will Happen Now?" - 2:38

Japanese edition bonus tracks

"Midnight Directives" (Max Tundra remix) - 2:51 "Keep the Dog Quiet" (Simon Bookish remix) - 5:26

Singles The first single off the album was "Lewis Takes Action". It was released in January 2010 in a limited edition on 7" vinyl and includes one exclusive b-side called "A Watery Day". The second single, "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt", was released digitally on March 29, 2010. The music video for the song was directed by M. Blash, and it features the film and stage actress Alison Pill. "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" was released on 12" vinyl on June 22, 2010. The single includes remixes by Dan Deacon, Benoît Pioulard, CFCF, Simon Bookish and Max Tundra.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Heartland (Owen Pallett album)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Heartland (Owen Pallett album) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Heartland (Owen Pallett album) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Heartland (Owen Pallett album) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Heartland (Owen Pallett album)

In research: Heartland (Owen Pallett album) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Heartland (Owen Pallett album) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Heartland (Owen Pallett album) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 2010 albums, 2010s concept albums, Domino Recording Company albums, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Heartland (Owen Pallett album) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heartland (Owen Pallett album) in simple terms?

Heartland is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock artist Owen Pallett, released January 12, 2010 on Domino Records. It was the first of Pallett's records to be released under their own name.

Why does Heartland (Owen Pallett album) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Heartland (Owen Pallett album)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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