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I think there is going to be a little announcement tomorrow -wonder what that could be?
Ok -back to the crickets.More from T.O.:
Lu says “Are we really done with the new record – does it sound good? – are you sure we’re done?”
Yes Lu we are really done. Really really done. Time to let it go – let that baby be born.
I think there might be a little news about that tomorrow.
@tonyg wrote:
Ahem. Begin the excitement phase, please. 8)
It’s 8:21 Pacific time and 10:21 Nash time: let’s hear it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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All Eyes Media :: alleyesmedia.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2015
LUCINDA WILLIAMS PUSHES
ARTISTIC BOUNDARIES ON
THE THEMATIC
THE GHOSTS OF HIGHWAY 20
OUT FEBRUARY 5ALBUM INSPIRED BY LIFELONG
EXPERIENCES VIA CITIES AND TOWNS
ALONG THE SOUTHERN HIGHWAYNashville, TN – Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams returns on February 5 with The Ghosts of Highway 20 (Highway 20/Thirty Tigers). After 11 highly acclaimed studio albums, Williams is in the most prolific period of her nearly four-decade career, as she continues to challenge herself creatively. The Ghosts of Highway 20 finds Williams exploring new territory personally, sonically and vocally like never before.
The Ghosts of Highway 20 is unlike any other Lucinda Williams album prior. There is a common thread running through the songs, uniting them under one collective theme as the haunting title track illustrates. 12 of the 14 songs were inspired by various periods and experiences throughout Williams’ life that all tie into Highway 20 (aka Interstate 20), which runs in part from Georgia to Texas, the focal region of the album. Whether it is cities she has resided in (Atlanta, GA, Macon, GA), has family ties to (Shreveport, LA, Monroe, LA) or previously written about (Jackson, LA, Vicksburg, MS), Williams’ personal experiences and connections to these areas inform the narratives. However, this is not an album about geographic locations, but songs and stories inspired by people, place and time.
The Ghosts of Highway 20 features some of the most expansive and experimental arrangements Williams has ever recorded, as heard on the epic “Dust”, the chilling “If My Love Could Kill” and “House of Earth”, a lost Woody Guthrie song Williams wrote the music to. Revered guitarists Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz provide incredible sonic textures and ethereal tones that enhance Williams’ brilliant writing and wise and weathered vocals. Williams expands her own vocal timbre with sultry jazz-styled phrasing on “I Know All About It” and the extensive improvisational track “Faith & Grace”. Williams puts her signature on a new interpretation of Bruce Springsteen’s “Factory”, and melts into the absolutely stunning “Louisiana Story” and “Place In My Heart”.
The Ghosts of Highway 20 was co-produced by Williams, Leisz and Tom Overby and recorded with Williams’ ace rhythm section of Butch Norton (drums) and David Sutton (bass). Guitarist Val McCallum guests on two tracks.
At 62, Lucinda Williams’ songs are as genuine and soulful as when she began writing. She defines the word artist by never compromising her music and staying true to her muse. On The Ghosts of Highway 20, Williams shows that her creative peak still lies ahead.
For more information about Lucinda Williams, please contact
Jim Flammia at All Eyes Media (615) 227-2770, jim@alleyesmedia.com
For more information, please contact Jim Flammia at (615) 227-2770 or jim@alleyesmedia.com :: alleyesmedia.comGreat news, on a momentous day all round for me.
Today I retired after more than 44 years with the same employer, I would have liked to work on for a further year, but various things seemed to dictate that it was not to be, and who knows maybe it will be a blessing in the end.Any way back to the news we are all interested in today, and something to look forward to in the new year, and hopefully Lucinda will play some of the new record when she comes to visit us in January.
Life is good.
Enjoy your retirement Dr. W.!
P.S. I edited the thread title to increase the excitement level! As if it could increase.
Early February is great; perhaps those attending the January Europe shows might get an “advance” purchase option ’round the merch booth?
Very astute Mr. Stoger. Perhaps there may even be an earlier street date in Europe to coincide with the tour?
@TomOverby wrote:
Very astute Mr. Stoger. Perhaps there may even be an earlier street date in Europe to coincide with the tour?
So where is the best record store in Dublin? Let’s rock.
@dr winston oboogie wrote:
Great news, on a momentous day all round for me.
Today I retired after more than 44 years with the same employer, I would have liked to work on for a further year, but various things seemed to dictate that it was not to be, and who knows maybe it will be a blessing in the end.Any way back to the news we are all interested in today, and something to look forward to in the new year, and hopefully Lucinda will play some of the new record when she comes to visit us in January.
Life is good.
Best wishes on your retirement, doc. Enjoy the next phase!
Bring on, TGOH20 8) ❗
I’m late to the party. Life has been getting in the way, but in a good way. I’ve been missing the FF.
YAY for new music! I’m looking forward to “The Ghosts of Highway 20,” especially after hearing the title song in Nashville at the CMHOF. Tom Overby, you’re genius, and Lu is very lucky to have you as her life partner in marriage and in music, and I know the feeling is mutual. You both make a great team, and your guidance, nudging Lu along the way, has given us some incredible memories, both sonic and with live shows. Rock on, and thanks for keeping her in our life!
Belated congratulations to you, DWO, on your retirement!
Great news!
Apparently “The Ghosts of Highway 20” will be released in Europe already on January 22, two weeks earlier than in the US!
I-Tunes Switzerland already lists the tracks of the album:
1. Dust 06:19
2. House of Earth 05:28
3. I know all about it 05:46
4. Place in my heart 05:13
5. Death came 06:14
6. Doors of Heaven 05:33
7. Louisiana Story 09:05
8. The ghosts of Highway 20 07:20
9. Bitter Memory 04:07
10. Factory 04:01
11. Close the door on love 05:36
12. If my love could kill 05:09
13. If there’s a heaven 03:34
14. Faith & Grace 12:44And the best of all, the first single “Dust” is already available for download. I absolutely love this track and I can’t wait for the full album to be released!
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