“And oh, my giddy aunt, New York can talk,
It’s the modern road where folk are nice to Yoko …”
“New York Morning” – Elbow [2014]
Listening to English band, Elbow (and particularly the voice of lead singer, Guy Garvey) might cause you to start thinking of Peter Gabriel. There’s certainly a similarity there. Learning that Elbow was influenced by Gabriel’s old band Genesis makes perfect sense then, as does the fact that their new album due out next month made it’s own genesis at Gabriel’s recording studios. The greatest influence on the new record however was the city of New York where Guy Garvey had spent much of 2012. It’s notably reflected in the song, “New York Morning”, which you’ll hear in this latest edition of Just Released.
Beating a path down the Comeback Trail this week is U2. The band has been questioning its own relevance recently and with their new album not too far away, they’ve continued their role as international ambassadors for positive change by aligning the release of their new single (“Invisible”) to a clever campaign to raise money for charity.
Also on the Comeback Trail is New York band Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and while Sharon’s health had delayed the release of the band’s new album, ‘Give The People What They Want’, we’re happy to find that she is now back on the road and doing well. Another emerging American artist with a passion for retro Soul is Nick Waterhouse who’s soon to be released 2nd album, ‘Holly’ is previewed this week.
Also making a strong return on the Comeback Trail is Suzanne Vega who’s ‘Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles’ is her first album of new songs in seven years. Her many fans in Australia can expect to hear songs from it on her tour coming up in April, including gigs at this year’s Bluesfest. Also touring soon will be Americana superstar Jason Isbell whose latest album, ‘Southeastern’ was one of our big favourites from late last year. The disc is now released in Australia ahead of his forthcoming April tour with special guest, Tift Merritt.
And more touring is forecast for Kate Miller-Heidke (in March) and the John Butler Trio (in April). Both have new albums and both are included in this week’s show. Meanwhile another Australian musician with a new album imminent is Melbourne’s Sally Seltmann. You’ll hear a preview of her 4th long player, ‘Hey Daydreamer’ right here.
As we roll into another season of major tours across Australia it’s a great time to be outdoors but we haven’t forgotten those who prefer the comfort of the cinema. Often, a good movie is further elevated by a great soundtrack - and one recent example is the acclaimed ‘American Hustle’. Underlining the point in this edition we flashback to a bona-fide Soul classic from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.
U2: “Invisible” (new single)
Kate Miller-Heidke: “O Vertigo!”/”Drama” (featuring Drapht) (from the album, ‘O Vertigo!’)
Elbow: “New York Morning” (from the album, ‘The Take Off And Landing Of Everything’)
Suzanne Vega: “I Never Wear White” (from the album, ‘Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of The Pentacles’)
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings: “Stranger To My Happiness” (from the album, ‘Give The People What They Want’)
Nick Waterhouse: “This Is A Game” (preview from the album, ‘Holly’)
Jason Isbell: “Traveling Alone” (from the album, ‘Southeastern’)
John Butler Trio: “How Do You Sleep At Night” (from the album, ‘Flesh + Blood’)
Sally Seltmann: “Catch Of The Day” (preview from the album, ‘Hey Daydreamer’)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: “Don’t Leave Me This Way” (from the soundtrack album, ‘American Hustle’)
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