The Pineapple Thief have revealed their first single, entitled “Far Below” from forthcoming new studio album Dissolution. The highly anticipated follow up to 2015's Your Wilderness, is the band's second album to feature King Crimson and Porcupine Tree virtuoso drummer Gavin Harrison.
Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Bruce Soord explains the song's evolution “'Far Below’ began life as a bit of a jam session between myself and Gavin. Gavin had this distinctive 6/8 rhythm going and it didn't take long for me to find the melodies. And so, a song was born. Is it my favourite track from the album? Impossible to judge as the album covers so much ground. But it does showcase what the four of us want The Pineapple Thief to be about and I for one can't wait to play this one live.”
Bruce Soord reveals more about the themes within Dissolution“broadly
speaking the title reflects the disintegration of relationships and the
undoing of our social fabric. We're living in a time when supposedly we
are more connected than ever before, but, I personally am at my
happiest when I unplug that connection.”
Bruce Soord elaborates on the writing and recording process “We've
once again been joined by Gavin Harrison. It's been a real
collaborative journey between the 4 of us writing and recording this
record, with the songs taking on a life of their own. When everyone
pulls in the same direction, amazing things can happen. The Pineapple
Thief is a different proposition with Gavin. This time he was with me
from the inception of 'Dissolution' and together we took the songs into
territory I wouldn't have found on my own. We found ourselves pushing
each other so much further, both technically and artistically. There
were times in the depths of the writing and recording process, which
took 6 months, that I felt so exhilarated but at the same time exhausted
and overwhelmed, that I couldn't imagine us ever finishing the record.
Every day we found ourselves finding that extra something we didn't know
we had. None of us would let anyone or anything get in the way of what
we felt the album should become. I look back on the process with immense
pride”
Gavin Harrison stated “It's
been fantastic to collaborate with these guys again – especially as
this time I've been involved from the ground up. It's been a most
inspiring effort and I think it will prove to be the best yet.”
Dissolution was recorded across the UK at the band member's various studios, Bruce explains “The
drums were recorded and mixed by Gavin at his studio, 'Bourne Place' in
London. He has the best sounding live room I have heard and gets an
incredible drum mix. Gavin would send me a stereo drum mix that he would
constantly tweak as the songs progressed. Jon records his bass at his
studio north of Leicester. Steve records his keyboards at his mastering
studio in Exeter and I record and mix the rest here in my studio (Soord
Studios) in Yeovil, Somerset. It may seem odd that we were able to
create something as 'a band' when we are so far apart. But we talked
almost daily. Technology means ideas can be shared instantly. We were
effectively jamming a lot of the time. Just a bit further apart.”
Dissolution features cover art artwork from iconic design agency Stylorouge, who have produced artwork for the likes of Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Blur and the British film Trainspotting.
The Pineapple Thief have grown to become one of the leading lights of Europe's experimental rock domain, Your Wilderness
produced 4m+ album streams, a #7 in the UK Independent Charts and two
extensive headline European tours culminating at London's Islington
Assembly Hall where the concert was recorded for the live release Where We Stood.
The Pineapple Thief are:
Bruce Soord - vocalist, guitarist, composer
Gavin Harrison - drums
Jon Sykes - bass
Steve Kitch - keyboards
The Pineapple Thief will be taking Dissolution
on the road starting in September 2018, with new dates added for March
2019. This tour includes their biggest show to date at London's
prestigious O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – tickets are on sale now and
selling fast: http://www.pineapplethief.com/
The Pineapple Thief – Dissolution Tour 2018/2019
Sep 15 – FR – Paris - La Maroquinerie
Sep 16 – BE, Brussels- La Madeleine
Sep 17 – DE, Bremen - Schlachthof
Sep 18 – DE, Hanover - Musikzentrum
Sep 19 – DE, Berlin - Lido
Sep 21 – PL, Warsaw - Stodola
Sep 22 – CZ, Olomucany - S-Club
Sep 23 – CZ, Prgaue - Rock Cafè
Sep 25 – AU, Wien - Szene
Sep 26 – DE, Munich - Backstage Werk
Sep 27 – DE, Aschaffenburg- Colos-Saal
Sep 28- DE, Cologne - Live Music Hall
Sep 29 – NL, Amsterdam – Melkweg
Oct 4 – UK, Edinburgh – Liquid Rooms
Oct 5 – UK, Sheffield – Leadmill
Oct 6 – UK, London – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
2019
Feb 22 - IT, Roma - Largo Venue
Feb 23 - IT, Milano - Santeria Social Club
Mar 3 - DK, Copenhagen - Vega
Mar 5 - SE, Stockholm - venue tba
Mar 6 - NO, Oslo - John Dee
The Pineapple Thief online:
Website: www.thepineapplethief.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepineapplet
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pineapplethief
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