“When you make a record, it has to be the single most important thing in your world. This time around, I wanted to do something that encompassed all I love in rock ‘n’ roll music. It’s got everything from Brötzmann and Berry right through to Dennis and Brian Wilson. I’m obsessed with music and the way you put it together and I don’t believe there are any rules.”
So says J. Spaceman, commenting on the recording of his new album, “Sweet Heart Sweet Light,” which is due for release on Double Six on March 19.Recorded over the past two years in Wales, LA and Reykjavik, and mixed for a year in the confines of his own home, “Sweet Heart Sweet Light” will unbelievably be Spiritualized’s seventh studio album.Catch 2 new tracks live from Other Voices Festival here : – http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/video/2011/dec/06/spiritualized-other-voices-festival-video
Taking musical risks is a hallmark of Spiritualized’s outlook. Witness them playing the new album unannounced, from start to finish, live at the Royal Albert Hall recently – something unheard of in today’s clamour for instant hit gratification. As J.Spacemen says ‘I don’t believe there are any rules’ and this album will testify to that.The band have also revealed the track listing for the new album and have confirmed three more shows including London’s Hackney Empire on their forthcoming March tour
New dates are:
Friday 16th March Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (10pm curfew)
Saturday `17th March Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
Monday 19th March London, Hackney Empire
Previously announced shows:
Tuesday 20th March Oxford, Academy
Wednesday 21st March Bristol, Academy (re-scheduled)
Thursday 22nd March Glasgow, ABCFriday 23rd March Belfast, Mandela Hall
Saturday 24th March Dublin, Vicar Street (re-scheduled)
Sunday 25th March Manchester, Academy (re-scheduled)
Tickets are priced £17.50, London £22.50, plus booking fee and available from the following outlets:
Oxford www.ticketweb.co.uk 0844 477 2000Bristol www.all-tickets.co.uk 08454134444Glasgow www.pclpresents.com 0844 847 2487Belfast www.ticketmaster.ie 0844 277 4455 Dublin www.ticketmaster.ieManchester www.gigsandtours.com / 0844 811 0051London http://www.atpfestival.com/events/spzdhackney.php 08712200260Nottingham www.alt-tickets.co.uk 0845 413 4444Portsmouth www.seetickets.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.gigantic.com 02392863911 www.spiritualized.com