Preacher s Daughter [Vinyl]

Preacher s Daughter is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter and record producer Ethel Cain. It was released on May 12, 2022, through her independent record label Daughters of Cain. The album was entirely written and produced by Cain, with assistance from Steven Mark Colyer and Matthew Tomasi on certain tracks.

Preacher s Daughter is a concept album with a narrative that centers on fictional characters, exploring themes such as family trauma and sexual violence. It was inspired by the artist s personal life as the daughter of a deacon. Sonically, it experiments with Americana, dark ambient, roots rock, and elements of several other genres. Cain was inspired by artists Florence Welch and Lana Del Rey for her vocal performance on the album. It incorporates predominant Southern Gothic imagery with religious and American aesthetics. Three singles—"Gibson Girl", "Strangers", and "American Teenager"—preceded Preacher s Daughter between March and April 2022, the latter accompanied by a music video. To promote the album, Cain embarked on her first two concert tours, the Freezer Bride Tour in 2022 and the Blood Stained Blonde Tour in 2023, through North America, Europe, and Oceania.