For My Crimes

The album was produced with Justin Raisen and Lawrence Rothman at the House of Lux Studio in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, and features collaborations by Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten and Kristin Kontrol.{{cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/marissa_nadler_returns_with_for_my_crimes_lp|title=Marissa Nadler Returns with 'For My Crimes' LP|website=Exclaim!|last=Slingerland|first=Calum|date=June 26, 2018|accessdate=August 31, 2020}}

On June 27, 2018, Nadler announced the release of her eighth studio album, along with the title track which features a collaboration by Angel Olsen.

The second single "Blue Vapor" was released on August 8, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/08/marissa-nadler-blue-vapor-music-video/|title=Marissa Nadler shares new song "Blue Vapor" and eerie video|website=Consequence of Sound|last=Colburn|first=Randall|date=August 8, 2018|accessdate=August 31, 2020}} "Blue Vapor" was voted Best Song of the Year by Tiny Mix Tapes.{{cite web|url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/features/2018-favorite-50-songs?page=2|title=Favorite 50 Songs|website=Tiny Mix Tapes|date=December 15, 2018|accessdate=August 31, 2020}}

On September 10, 2018, the third single "I Can't Listen to Gene Clark Anymore" was released, which features a collaboration by American actress and musician Sharon van Etten.{{cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/listen-marissa-nadler-i-cant-listen-to-gene-clark-anymore|title=Listen: Marissa Nadler - 'I Can't Listen to Gene Clark Anymore'|work=Clash|last=Murray|first=Robin|date=September 10, 2018|accessdate=August 31, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/09/nadler-van-etten-cant-listen-gene-clark-video/|title=Marissa Nadler and Sharon Van Etten unveil collaborative video for "I Can't Listen to Gene Clark Anymore"|website=Consequence of Sound|last=Schatz|first=Lake|date=September 22, 2018|accessdate=August 31, 2020}}

For My Crimes was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 77, based on 17 reviews. Aggregator Album of the Year gave the release a 75 out of 100 based on a critical consensus of 19 reviews.{{cite web|url=https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/114762-marissa-nadler-for-my-crimes.php|title=Album of the Year Review|website=Album of the Year|accessdate=August 31, 2020}}

Charles Cook from The 405 said of the album: "Even though themes of distance and time are key players in the message Nadler is trying to convey, the personal heart of the album is often swamped by her trademark ethereal production and sometimes abstract lyricism. The imagery feels both impersonal and melodramatic, without offering any reason for empathy." Liz Ikowsky from Albumism said: "Written in response to the emotional strain of being a touring musician, For My Crimes feels therapeutic and apologetic. The mythic quality of her voice transports the listener, fully enveloping you in Nadler's world." She also noted the songs on the album "reflect a person being confronted with the truth and grieving the mistakes made along the way." Nick Roseblade from Clash noted on the album that "each song plays like an exquisite short story. Through the intricate word play we are given just enough information to know what's going on, but not enough to get the full story." David Sackllah from Consequence of Sound said the album "is a shining example of how Nadler continues to impress and improve upon each release. By putting the focus on her expressive characterization, she moves beyond the forlorn goth label that always seemed to accompany her work."

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|title2=I Can't Listen to Gene Clark Anymore

|note2=featuring Sharon Van Etten

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|title3=Are You Really Going to Move to the South?

|length3=3:31

|title4=Lover Release Me

|note4=featuring Sharon Van Etten

|length4=2:27

|title5=Blue Vapor

|note=featuring Kristin Kontrol

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|title6=Interlocking

|length6=3:55

|title7=All Out of Catastrophes

|length7=2:12

|title8=Dream Dream Big in the Sky

|length8=2:53

|title9=You're Only Harmless When You Sleep

|length9=2:54

|title10=Flame Thrower

|length10=2:33

|title11=Said Goodbye to That Car

|length11=3:02

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Musicians

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• Dana Colley – sax {{small|(track 5)}}
• Eva Gardner – bass {{small|(tracks 1, 6, 8)}}
• Mary Lattimore – harp {{small|(tracks 3, 8)}}
• Patty Schemel – drums {{small|(track 5)}}
• Janel Leppin – cello {{small|(tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)}}, mellotron {{small|(track 6)}}
• Angel Olsen – backing vocals {{small|(track 1)}}
• Sharon Van Etten – backing vocals {{small|(tracks 2, 4)}}
• Kristin Kontrol – vocals {{small|(track 5)}}

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Production

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• Justin Raisen – producer {{small|(all tracks)}}
• Lawrence Rothman – engineer {{small|(all tracks)}}, producer {{small|(all tracks)}}
• Heba Kadry – mastering
• Christen Dute – design

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