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New Album + ENSOULED WORLD TOUR

August 25, 2924 by Kevin Gomez

If there’s one thing you can’t accuse Matt Johnson of, it’s being boring. While many other music acts throughout time have failed to evolve or challenge themselves, Johnson has continually displayed an ability to adapt musically amongst several eclectic genres.

Often difficult to pigeonhole or label, Johnson’s music has spanned everything from new wave to synthpop, post-punk to alt rock.

I N F E C T E D

“Infect me with your love: I’ve got too much energy to switch off my mind, But not enough to get myself organized – My heart is heavy–my head is confused; And my aching little soul–has started burning blue” – Infected | The The

You need not look further than “Hanky Panky,” an album consisting of covers of Hank Williams’ songs which seemed to defy genres, including even rockabilly.

For 45 years, Johnson has continually used his band, THE THE as an outlet to express his diverse music tastes. “Soul Mining” was originally released as a Johnson solo album, but is now generally regarded as the first THE THE release.

You can hear the influence that this album, which went gold in the UK, would eventually have on fellow UK bands The Psychedelic Furs and Echo & the Bunnymen, and even the indie rock of the 2000s, such as The Strokes and The National.

Now comes news that THE THE will be releasing their first full length studio album in nearly 25 years.

“Ensoulment,” is set to release on September 6th, it will be the band’s first original non-soundtrack work since 2000’s “NakedSelf.”

Although the band has faced many member changes throughout their long, storied career, fans should be delighted that Johnson returned to the studio with the longest standing lineup of James Eller on bass, DC Collard on keyboards, drummer Earl Harvin, and lead guitarist Barrie Cadogan.

“Cognitive Dissident,” the opening track from “Ensoulment” pairs a funk-inspired bassline against a rocking beat, while “Linoleum Smooth to the Stocking Feet” gives an eerie, ominous tone against Johnson’s almost spoken word. “Down by the Frozen River” is highlighted by Collard’s piano set against Johnson’s unmistakable, gravelly tone.

In addition to the new album, THE THE have also announced they will be doing a world tour that kicks off in North America starting in October. Their UK dates are not surprisingly nearly completely sold out, with several New Zealand and Australian dates selling out, not far behind.

Their last date in the States will be their sole Southern California date, appearing at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 8th. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to catch a piece of music history live.

NEW MUSIC AND TOUR FROM THE THE

New Album + ENSOULED WORLD TOUR

August 25, 2924 by Kevin Gomez

If there’s one thing you can’t accuse Matt Johnson of, it’s being boring. While many other music acts throughout time have failed to evolve or challenge themselves, Johnson has continually displayed an ability to adapt musically amongst several eclectic genres.

Often difficult to pigeonhole or label, Johnson’s music has spanned everything from new wave to synthpop, post-punk to alt rock.

I N F E C T E D

“Infect me with your love: I’ve got too much energy to switch off my mind, But not enough to get myself organized – My heart is heavy–my head is confused; And my aching little soul–has started burning blue” – Infected | The The

You need not look further than “Hanky Panky,” an album consisting of covers of Hank Williams’ songs which seemed to defy genres, including even rockabilly.

For 45 years, Johnson has continually used his band, THE THE as an outlet to express his diverse music tastes. “Soul Mining” was originally released as a Johnson solo album, but is now generally regarded as the first THE THE release.

You can hear the influence that this album, which went gold in the UK, would eventually have on fellow UK bands The Psychedelic Furs and Echo & the Bunnymen, and even the indie rock of the 2000s, such as The Strokes and The National.

Now comes news that THE THE will be releasing their first full length studio album in nearly 25 years.

“Ensoulment,” is set to release on September 6th, it will be the band’s first original non-soundtrack work since 2000’s “NakedSelf.”

Although the band has faced many member changes throughout their long, storied career, fans should be delighted that Johnson returned to the studio with the longest standing lineup of James Eller on bass, DC Collard on keyboards, drummer Earl Harvin, and lead guitarist Barrie Cadogan.

In addition to the new album, THE THE have also announced they will be doing a world tour that kicks off in North America starting in October. Their UK dates are not surprisingly nearly completely sold out, with several New Zealand and Australian dates selling out, not far behind.

Their last date in the States will be their sole Southern California date, appearing at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 8th. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to catch a piece of music history live.

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New Album + ENSOULED WORLD TOUR

August 25, 2924 by Kevin Gomez

If there’s one thing you can’t accuse Matt Johnson of, it’s being boring. While many other music acts throughout time have failed to evolve or challenge themselves, Johnson has continually displayed an ability to adapt musically amongst several eclectic genres.

Often difficult to pigeonhole or label, Johnson’s music has spanned everything from new wave to synthpop, post-punk to alt rock.

I N F E C T E D

“Infect me with your love: I’ve got too much energy to switch off my mind, But not enough to get myself organized – My heart is heavy–my head is confused; And my aching little soul–has started burning blue” – Infected | The The

You need not look further than “Hanky Panky,” an album consisting of covers of Hank Williams’ songs which seemed to defy genres, including even rockabilly.

For 45 years, Johnson has continually used his band, THE THE as an outlet to express his diverse music tastes. “Soul Mining” was originally released as a Johnson solo album, but is now generally regarded as the first THE THE release.

You can hear the influence that this album, which went gold in the UK, would eventually have on fellow UK bands The Psychedelic Furs and Echo & the Bunnymen, and even the indie rock of the 2000s, such as The Strokes and The National.

Now comes news that THE THE will be releasing their first full length studio album in nearly 25 years.

“Ensoulment,” is set to release on September 6th, it will be the band’s first original non-soundtrack work since 2000’s “NakedSelf.”

Although the band has faced many member changes throughout their long, storied career, fans should be delighted that Johnson returned to the studio with the longest standing lineup of James Eller on bass, DC Collard on keyboards, drummer Earl Harvin, and lead guitarist Barrie Cadogan.

In addition to the new album, THE THE have also announced they will be doing a world tour that kicks off in North America starting in October. Their UK dates are not surprisingly nearly completely sold out, with several New Zealand and Australian dates selling out, not far behind.

Their last date in the States will be their sole Southern California date, appearing at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 8th. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to catch a piece of music history live.

TO FOLLOW

SID 240826 | TRACI TURNER | EDITOR

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