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26 May 2009 New Single, Album + Tour Dates Revealed
‘Silence Is Talking’ is the brand new single taken from Reverend and the Makers second album ‘A French Kiss In The Chaos’. Released on 13th July 2009 on 7”/CD and digital download through Wall of Sound, ‘Silence Is Talking’ rides on a blissed out euphoric groove and looks set to become a huge summer anthem, dominating the airways and dance floors from Sheffield to Ibiza, festivals and clubs, rockers and ravers.
‘A French Kiss In The Chaos’ is released on the 27th July and is the follow up to 2007’s Top 5 album ‘The State of Things’ (which spawned several hit singles including ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ and ‘He Said He Loved Me’). Produced by Jagz Kooner (Primal Scream/Kasabian) and mixed by Dave Sardy (The Ting Tings/Oasis/LCD Soundsystem) the album features 10 tracks covering topics such as global warming, Prozac and consumerism – but with an abiding and persistent sense of optimism and positivity. Musically the new album embraces 60’s psychedelia alongside a thoroughly modern and vibrant sound. ‘Professor Pickles’ weaves a hypnotic carousel of sound with pure pop, ‘No Wood Just Trees’ features soaring brass around an infectious hook. ‘No Soap (In a Dirty War)’ is a colossal tune which explodes into a life affirming sing-along chorus whereas the album finale ‘Hard Time for Dreamers’ is a delicate, brooding number shot through with vulnerability. ‘A French Kiss In The Chaos’ takes Reverend and the Makers musically leaps and bounds from their debut.
Jon McClure (The Reverend) and the band will head out on tour throughout the summer, playing headline shows, festivals and are special guests to Oasis on several shows. They will play 5 nights in a row in London (8th – 13th July) at three different venues which will see them appear in front of over an incredible 275,000 people. The band have also just confirmed a UK headlining tour for October/November.
13th July 2009 SILENCE IS TALKING new single
27th July 2009 A FRENCH KISS IN THE CHAOS new album
Live …
10 June 2009 SUNDERLAND, Stadium of Light *
17 June 2009 EDINBURGH, Murrayfield *
3 July 2009 LANCASHIRE, Beat-Herder (festival) www.beatherder.co.uk
4 July 2009 BIRMINGHAM, Ragley Hall (festival) http://www.monarchy-live.co.uk
8 July 2009 LONDON, Koko
9 July 2009 LONDON, Wembley Stadium *
10 July 2009 LONDON, Somerset House (with The Enemy)
11 July 2009 LONDON, Wembley Stadium *
12 July 2009 LONDON, Wembley Stadium *
14 July 2009 BIRMINGHAM, Academy 2
15 July 2009 MANCHESTER, Academy 2
16 July 2009 GLASGOW, ABC
08444 999 990 / www.gigsinscotland.com
18 July 2009 SHEFFIELD, Academy
Headline Tour:
22 October NORWICH, UEA 01603 508 050
23 October LINCOLN, The Engine Shed 0844 888 8766
24 October SHEFFIELD, Academy 0844 477 2000
26 October LEEDS, Stylus 0113 243 4849
28 October LEAMINGTON SPA, Assembly Hall 0871 2200 260
29 October MANCHESTER, Academy 0161 832 1111
30 October EDINBURGH, Picture House 08444 999 990
31 October NEWCASTLE, Academy 0844 477 2000
2 November BRIGHTON, Concorde 2 01273 673 311
3 November BRISTOL, Academy 0844 477 2000
4 November PORTSMOUTH, Pyramids 02392 824 355
5 November LONDON, Forum 0844 8472 405
Tickets go on sale for the October and November dates at 9am Friday 29th May priced £12, except London £13.50.
24 hour credit card hotline: 0871 2200 260 / www.gigsandtours.com
* As support to Oasis, tickets are on sale through www.oasisinet.com, the Oasis Lo-Call 24-hr hotline, 0844 412 4638 and all usual ticket outlets.
