Texas announce brand new album 'The Muscle Shoals Sessions'
It's very different from their previous work
Scottish band Texas have announced a brand new album will be released next month. The album, titled 'The Muscle Shoals Sessions' was described by the band as 'like nothing we’ve ever done before.'
Texas took to social media to share the exciting news, writing: 'Surprise! We have a new album and it’s like nothing we’ve ever done before. ‘The Muscle Shoals Sessions’ is out on 29th March.
'It’s our first ever joint album and it’s with legendary American songwriter & pianist @spooneroldham. Recorded at the renowned @fame_recording_studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, during the summer of 2022, it features 12 of our greatest hits, and two covers (‘Would I Lie To You’ by Charles and Eddie and ‘Save The Last Dance’ by The Drifters) - reimagined and laid bare. Stripped back to their bare bones.'
They continued: 'To have the option to go to Muscle Shoals to record Texas was like being a little kid in a sweet shop. Working with Spooner was inspiring, fun and he’s just a wonderful human being. The fact that Northern Soul music has been such a massive influence for us made the fit with Spooner just right.
'You can pre-order it now via the link bio/Stories.
'...and the double A single ‘Would I Lie To You’ (The Muscle Shoals Sessions) and ’Say What You Want (The Muscle Shoals Sessions) are available to listen to now. Link in bio.'
Speaking about recording the album, Sharleee said: "To have the option to go to Muscle Shoals to record was like being a little kid in a sweet shop. Working with Spooner was inspiring, fun and he’s just a wonderful human being. The fact that Northern Soul music has been such a massive influence for Texas made the fit with Spooner just right. Him writing ‘Keep On Talking’ was essential to us recording it for this album."
She continued: "To reimagine the classics and break them down so you hear the clarity in the lyrics - it may give you a different take and a different feeling on these songs. It’s just vocal and a piano with some beautiful backing - all recorded live. I think you’re going to get something quite different from what you will have heard on the original versions."
What is the album tracklist?
As revealed in their caption, the album will feature 12 of their greatest hits and two covers 'Would I Lie To You' and 'Save The Last Dance', the full tracklist can be found below.
- 'Halo' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Mr Haze' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Summer Son' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Say What You Want' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Keep On Talking' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'The Conversation' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'In Demand' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Would I Lie To You' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Let’s Work It' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Black Eyed Boy' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Everyday Now' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'I Don’t Want A Lover' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'In Our Lifetime' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
- 'Save The Last Dance' (The Muscle Shoals Sessions)
What is Texas' new album called?
Their new album is called ‘The Muscle Shoals Sessions’.
When is ‘The Muscle Shoals Sessions’ released?
‘The Muscle Shoals Sessions’ will be released on 29th March 2024.
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