Following universal recognition for the award-winning musical based on his songs, Standing on the edge of the skywhich premiered earlier this month for a six-month run in London's West End, BMG today releases Richard Hawley's new single 'Two For His Heels'.
'Two For His Heels' is a sparse, atmospheric, cinematic song about a deal gone wrong. Its low bluesy rumble is reminiscent of Link Wray and Duane Eddy. It is the opening song of Hawley's next album, In this city they call you lovewhich will be released on May 31.
Check out 'Two For His Heels' – BELOW:
In this city they call you love features 12 exceptional songs, many of which can be described as 'vintage Hawley' and are among some of the best ballads he has ever written and recorded. Beautiful melodies and arrangements are accompanied by Hawley's soulful, sonorous voice, which sounds better than ever, on an album that further confirms his place as one of the best songwriters of his generation in a hugely successful recording career that approaches the 25 years.
The album's title is taken from the song 'People', which could well be the best song Hawley has ever written about his beloved Sheffield, the city's proud industrial past and the enduring determination of its citizens.
“I made three albums where I had the title before I even started recording, where I had an agenda. One was the Truelove spout. Another one was Standing At The Sky's Edge when I wanted to turn everything up and make the music much more aggressive, and then this one. I wanted it to be multicolored in some way…focusing on the vocals and what the voices can do together…I deliberately only played a handful of guitar solos to keep focused on the vocals, the song and the space…” –Richard Hawley.
Track listing:
1. Two on their heels
2. Have love
3. Prism in jeans
4. Heavy rains
5 people
6. Listen to that lonely whistle
7. Deep space
8. Deep water
9. I will never forget you
10. Do I really need to know?
11. When the lights go out
12. 'It's night
In this city they call you love It will premiere on May 31. It will be available on digipak CD, standard black vinyl, limited edition clear blue vinyl exclusive to HMV and independent stores, and clear yellow vinyl available exclusively at official store.
Richard will be touring Ireland and the UK starting May 24:
May 24 3 Olympia Theatre, Dublin
May 24 3 Olympia Theatre, Dublin
June 2 Barrowland, Glasgow
June 3 Usher Hall, Edinburgh
June 5 De Montfort Hall, Leciester
June 6 Bristol Lighthouse
June 8 Eventim Apollo, London
June 9 Brighton Dome, Brighton
June 11 The Wulfren at The Halls, Wolverhampton
June 12 02 Apollo, Manchester
June 13 Glasshouse International Music Centre, Gateshead
June 15 Olympia, Liverpool
June 16 Norwich Nick Raysn LCR UEA, Norwich
June 18 Town Hall, Portsmouth
June 20 Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
August 16 Festival of Beautiful Days
August 29 Don Valley Bowl, main show with special guests, Sheffield
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