# Sewn Back Together — OMBIIGIZI

- **Artist:** [OMBIIGIZI](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ombiigizi)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2022-02-10
- **Record Label:** Arts & Crafts
- **Total Tracks:** 9
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/sewn-back-together
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/08YlFLF1PnZw9k7l2nU5Zs
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sewn-back-together/1593443429

## The Story of the Release

Recorded in an intensive burst of creative synergy at The Tragically Hip's Bathouse studio and produced by Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew, Sewn Back Together unites Anishinaabe artists Daniel Monkman (Zoon) and Adam Sturgeon (Status/Non-Status). Merging distortion-heavy alternative rock with tender melodies and Indigenous reclamation, the album was shortlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "OMBIIGIZI make noise with a purpose on Sewn Back Together, trading polish for raw immediacy, heavy distortion, and profound healing."
> — **Exclaim!** by Alan Ranta (2022-02-08) [Read Article](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/ombiigizi_sewn_back_together_album_review_zoon_status_non_status)

> "Shortlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize as one of the defining Canadian albums of the year."
> — **Polaris Music Prize** by Polaris Music Prize Jury (2022-07-14) [Read Article](https://polarismusicprize.ca/album/sewn-back-together/)

## Official Music Videos & Visual Direction

### "OMBIIGIZI — Cherry Coke (Official Video)" (Official Music Video)
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CG_60wpOtc
- **Track:** 01 on Sewn Back Together
- **Description:** Official music video directed by Colin Medley.
- **Visual & Directorial Credits:**
  - **Colin Medley**: Director [SOURCED]
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Creative Direction [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Creative Direction [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)

### "OMBIIGIZI — Spirit In Me (Official Visualizer)" (Official Music Video)
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KBWqGPDmUk
- **Track:** 09 on Sewn Back Together
- **Description:** Official visualizer created by Colin Medley and OMBIIGIZI.
- **Visual & Directorial Credits:**
  - **Colin Medley**: Visualizer Creator [SOURCED]
  - **OMBIIGIZI**: Creative Direction [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ombiigizi)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Cherry Coke (3:02)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 02. Residential Military (2:29)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 03. The Once Child (3:12)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 04. Niiyo Biboonagizi (3:07)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 05. Ogiin (4:15)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 06. Spirit In Me (2:50)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 07. Yaweh (2:56)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 08. Birch Bark Paper Trails (4:43)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

### 09. Zaagitoon (4:43)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel Monkman**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-monkman)
  - **Adam Sturgeon**: Co-Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/adam-sturgeon)
- **Production:**
  - **Kevin Drew**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kevin-drew)

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