Manchester Orchestra - The Grocery Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for "The Grocery" by Manchester Orchestra?

   The lyrics for "The Grocery" were written by Andrew John Hull, the lead vocalist of Manchester Orchestra.

2. When was "The Grocery" first released?

   "The Grocery" is a track from Manchester Orchestra's fifth studio album, A Black Mile to the Surface, which was released on July 21, 2017.

3. What other songs were among the first to be written for the album along with "The Grocery"?

   The first three songs to be written for A Black Mile to the Surface were "The Alien", "The Sunshine", and "The Grocery".

4. Did "The Grocery" undergo revisions during the album's creation?

   Yes, like many songs on the album, "The Grocery" was reworked over periods of several months to reach its final form.

5. Who produced the album that features "The Grocery"?

   A Black Mile to the Surface, which features "The Grocery", was recorded with producers Catherine Marks, John Congleton, and Jonathan Wilson, along with longtime collaborator Dan Hannon.

6. Was there any thematic influence behind the creation of "The Grocery"?

   The album features a mix of themes, including a narrative set in the mining town of Lead, South Dakota, and lead vocalist Andy Hull's complex emotions surrounding the birth of his daughter.