196587029029
196587029111

Songs From The Hard Shoulder

The Tangent

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Cat No: 19658702902

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Release Date:  10 June 2022

Label:  Insideoutmusic / Century Media Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  196587029029

Genres:  Rock  

Release Date:  10 June 2022

Label:  Inside Out Music / Century Media Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  196587029111

Genres:  Rock  

  • Description

    In the twentieth year of the band's existence, The Tangent are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Songs From The Hard Shoulder. This album sees The Tangent focusing almost entirely on their long format songs or "epics" with only one song being less than 16 minutes long.

    A very mature sounding record, the band have audibly focused on the compositional structure of this album which in the case of the three long pieces is also highly complex and "thought out". From a luscious and uplifting song about loneliness in Covid lockdown, to a full on 17-minute long jazz/prog/canterbury fusion instrumental, to a darkly electronic story of a homeless woman with shades of Nine Inch Nails, Po90, Japan and Van Der Graaf lurking within.

    The album's final track is the 4 minute bouncy Motown-style track "Wasted Soul", where the band anticipate a wonderful day in the future when the pandemic is over forever. Early editions and the Vinyl Edition will include the bonus track "In The Dead Of Night" which is of course a cover version of the classic song by UK. The band lineup remains from the previous 2 albums as Andy Tillison (Vocal/Keyboards), Jonas Reingold (Bass), Luke Machin (Guitar/Vocals), Steve Roberts (Drums) and Theo Travis (Sax & Flute).

    Description

    In the twentieth year of the band's existence, The Tangent are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Songs From The Hard Shoulder. This album sees The Tangent focusing almost entirely on their long format songs or "epics" with only one song being less than 16 minutes long. A very mature sounding record, the band have audibly focused on the compositional structure of this album which in the case of the three long pieces is also highly complex and "thought out". From a luscious and uplifting song about loneliness in Covid lockdown, to a full on 17-minute long jazz/prog/canterbury fusion instrumental, to a darkly electronic story of a homeless woman with shades of Nine Inch Nails, Po90, Japan and Van Der Graaf lurking within. The album's final track is the 4 minute bouncy Motown-style track "Wasted Soul", where the band anticipate a wonderful day in the future when the pandemic is over forever. Early editions and the Vinyl Edition will include the bonus track "In The Dead Of Night" which is of course a cover version of the classic song by UK. The band lineup remains from the previous 2 albums as Andy Tillison (Vocal/Keyboards), Jonas Reingold (Bass), Luke Machin (Guitar/Vocals), Steve Roberts (Drums) and Theo Travis (Sax & Flute).

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Changes
      • 2. The GPS Vultures
      • 3. The Lady Tied To The Lamp Post
      • 4. Wasted Soul
      • 5. In the Dead of Night / Tangential Aura / Reprise [Bonus Track]

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The GPS Vultures

      Disc 2

      • 1. The Lady Tied to the Lamp Post
      • 2. In the Dead of Night / Tangential Aura / Reprise

      Disc 3

      • 1. The Changes
      • 2. The GPS Vultures
      • 3. The Lady Tied to the Lamp Post
      • 4. Wasted Soul
      • 5. In the Dead of Night / Tangential Aura / Reprise