We Were Wild is the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Esmé Patterson, released on June 10, 2016, via Grand Jury Music.

Release We Were Wild was released on June 10, 2016. A music video for the single "No River" directed by David Fishel was released alongside the album.

Critical reception

The album was met with positive reviews from music critics. Jonathan Frahm of PopMatters praised the album, calling it "a comeback worthy of celebration."

Track listing

Personnel Credits are adapted from the We Were Wild liner notes.

Musicians Esmé Patterson – vocals; electric and acoustic guitars; backup vocals; vocal effects Adam Thompson – bass; synthesizer; mono/poly; sampler; processing; guitar Brian Wright – drums and percussion Charlie Glenn – lead electric guitar; 12-string guitar Philippe Bronchtein – acoustic guitar; Wurlitzer; piano; organ; MIDI keys Johanna Kunin – backup vocals Sean Flinn – additional electric guitar Martin Gonzalez – sampling Paul Brainard – pedal steel

Production and artwork Esmé Patterson – writing; arrangement Adam Thompson – producer; arrangement; additional tracking Martin Gonzalez – post-production assistance Adam Selzer – mixing Howie Weinberg – mastering Gentry Studer – mastering assistant Rodrigo Melgarejo – cover photograph Devvon Simpson – interior layout photographs Michael Buchmiller – album layout

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