The Dexys are back! After the commercial and critical praise of The feminine divinitytheir first album of new material in 11 years, Dexys returns with 'The Feminine Divine + Dexys Classics: Live!' (out May 24 on 100% Records), as well as summer tour dates including a highly anticipated appearance at Glastonbury.
The feminine divinity charted at number 6 in the UK, the band's best chart position in over 4 decades and highest since the release of the iconic Too much rye. The album was received with unanimous praise from critics.
The Feminine Divinity The success is followed by today's announcement of a live album featuring a full performance of the studio album along with many Dexys classics, including the iconic singles “Come On Eileen”, “Geno” and “Jackie Wilson Said (I' m In Heaven When You Smile). ).”
Recorded during the band's successful 2023 tour, the album shows Dexys at their uncompromising best, and the first half of the set was a full theatrical performance of The feminine divinity in 3 acts. The second half of the set (titled The Concert) features a retrospective of Dexys through the years, including many fan-favorite songs being played live for the first time in decades.
With over a billion streams worldwide, three UK top 10 albums, two number 1 singles, a Brit Award and a multi-platinum album with their second release. Too much rye (like Dexys Midnight Runners), Dexys are as vital and exciting today as ever. With this new live album, The Feminine Divine continues to write a chapter in a book that just keeps getting better and better.
“I've been doing this for a long time.” Kevin says. “But I feel like I have to do it now.”
The Feminine Divine + Dexys Classics: Live! Track listing:
The Feminine Divinity Lives!
Act I: Be honest
01. The one who loves you
02. Okay Kevin (Male 2023)
03. I'm going to free myself
04. Returning home
Act II: Attitude towards women
05. The Feminine Divinity
Act III: The relationship
06. My Goddess Is
07. The Goddess Rules
08. My presentation
09. Dance with me
The concert
10. Soon/Plan B
11. I'll show you
12. All in all (this last wild waltz)
13. Until I believe in my soul
14. Free
15. Come on Eileen
16. Geno
17. Jackie Wilson said (I'm in heaven when you smile)
18. Tell me when my light turns green
19. Carrick Fergus
Tour dates
May 24* Bearded Theory Festival
May 29 Poole, Lighthouse
May 30 Scarborough, Spa
01-Jun Glasgow, Kelvingrove bandstand
02-Jun* Wychwood Festival
June 14 London, KOKO
June 29* Glastonbury Festival (Park Stage, to be broadcast on BBC)
August 30* Moseley Arts and Folk Festival 2024
* = festival date
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