Back in 2013, Empire of the Sun released their sophomore album, Ice on the Dune. They’ve now announced a follow-up. It’s called Two Vines, and it’s out October 28 via Astralwerks. Two Vines was recorded in Hawaii and Los Angeles, and it was co-produced by Empire of the Sun and Peter Mayes (Sia, the Killers, Mika). It features contributions from Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham, Wendy Melvoin (from Prince’s band the Revolution), and pianist Henry Hey and bassist Tim Lefebvre, both members of David Bowie’s Blackstar band. The album will be led by the single “Highs and Lows.” Find the full tracklisting (which includes their 2008 hit “Walking on a Dream”) below.
In a press release, the band’s Lord Nick Littlemore said, “We always saw Empire as a movie.” He added, “The whole concept was based around childhood fantasies; being in bed and staring at the posters on your wall, whether they were monster movies or outlandish rock stars or pieces of art. We always wanted to be one of those posters on a child’s wall that had so much imagination locked into it, a kind of invitation that pushes you over the edge into dream world. With this record, it’s time to take that next step.”
Emperor Luke Steele said of recording in Hawaii, “Going to Hawaii to record was the best idea. That was the catalyst for me. I’d spend the morning surfing, then roll in and make music into the night.”
Two Vines:
01 Before
02 High and Low
03 Two Vines
04 Friends
05 There’s No Need
06 Way to Go
07 Ride
08 Digital Life
09 First Crush
10 ZZZ
11 To Her Door
12 Keystone
13 Lend Me Some Light
14 Welcome to My Life
15 Walking on a Dream
Revisit the “Walking on a Dream” video:
via Sheldon Pearce
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