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Leaving My Empire is the fourth studio album from Irish alternative band Fred. The album was recorded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada by Howard Bilerman[1] (who also worked with Arcade Fire). Additional recording for the album was done at Lovetap Studios in the band's native Cork.[1] Mixing was done by Ben Hillier[1] and the album was mastered by Andy Vandette at Masterdisk, New York.[1] Additional recording instrumentation on the album was provided by Larissa O'Grady (strings) and Eamon Nolan (trumpet).[1]

Leaving My Empire
Studio album by Fred
Released	April 15, 2011 (2011-04-15)
Recorded	Hotel2Tango, Montreal, Quebec, Canada[1]
Genre	Alternative
Length	48:42
Label	RCM
Producer	Fred, Howard Bilerman
Fred chronology
Go God Go Leaving My Empire
Singles from Leaving My Empire
"Trial By Fire" Released: November 26, 2010 "If Not Now When" Released: March 30, 2011

Reception

Leaving My Empire received favourable reviews from several Irish music blogs and websites. State.ie called it "a record that will appeal as much to your whistling dairy deliverer as your cooler than cool younger brother.",[2] while Swearimnotpaul.com said "This album is a lot of things, but mostly it’s fun."[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Entertainment.ie [4]
Swearimnotpaul.com[3]
Heinekenmusic.ie[5]
Independent.ie[6]

Track listing

References

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