New Antony & The Johnsons stuff!!

[DrTeeth]

Yes friends, the fantabulous Antony & The Johnsons will be releasing the Another World EP on the 7th of October. A new album, The Crying Light, will be released in January 2009 (omg someone's releasing an album after Christmas!!1).

Everybody rejoice!

 

[got_edge]

 

[joyfulgirl]

Looking forward to it.

 

[Salome]

 

[HeartlandGirl]

*rejoices*

Seriously, hell yes. I love that man's music.

 

[Saracene]

Great news!

 

[Jack In The Box]

amazing news!!

 

[DrTeeth]

They've put up a new video for the single on their website:

Antony and the Johnsons news

I'm not exactly blown away by it yet, so let's see if it grows on me, I'll be picking up the EP anyway this week.

 

[HeartlandGirl]

I think the song is pleasing...very peaceful and a bit sad. But the video? I don't think I ever need to see that again.

There are a few reviews of the EP over at rateyourmusic. Most people seem to like a few songs a lot, but not the whole EP. Sounds like it's still worth picking up, though.

 

[DrTeeth]

I'm just listening to it for the first time and I'm already amazed by the first half. Kiss my Name is fantastic!

 

[I'm Ready]

Best album of the year so far.

 

[cdisantis83]

I listened to "I Am a Bird Now" a few days ago on a whim, and was extremely impressed. The vocals especially are simultaneously haunting and moving, with the light orchestral accompaniments only enhancing that effect. I will definitely be checking out "The Crying Light" in the very near future.

 

[HeartlandGirl]

Dang. Definitely gotta buy this record now that it's out.

 

[joyfulgirl]

Dang. Definitely gotta buy this record now that it's out.

I'll say. I just saw him on Letterman. Fantastic. I need that record now.

 

[HeartlandGirl]

I'll say. I just saw him on Letterman. Fantastic. I need that record now.

I did buy it, and it's worth the $$$. I find it more subdued and delicate than his first two albums, which have far more dramatic, grandiose moments. The beauty is still there, though, which is a trademark of Antony's music. It is a sparkling, beautiful gem of a record, that's for sure, just a touch different from his first two.

So yes. Get it as soon as you can.

 

[Saracene]

I finally had the time to thoroughly listen to the new album. It's a lot more muted than I Am a Bird Now and the songs aren't as immediate or memorable, but it's definitely the kind of album that unfolds with repeated listenings I hope he tours Australia again; the show I saw a couple of years ago was sublime.

 

[UnforgettableLemon]

I really enjoy this, but I'm gathering from the discussion here and reviews that I've read that it's not representative of the Antony discography. Where should I head next? If it helps, I really enjoyed Antony's guest vocal on Rufus Wainwright's "Old Whore's Diet"...

 

[cdisantis83]

Well, he only has three studio albums and a few EPSs, so I think that it is difficult to identify a "representative" sound. But if I were forced to choose, it wouold probably be "I Am a Bird Now."

 

[HeartlandGirl]

I Am a Bird Now is what I would say as well. It looks back to his first album well with all of its bigger sounds, but it also has its quiet moments, like the new one. It makes for a good middle of the road exposure to Antony's music, I think.

 

[bono_212]

So has anyone heard Swanlights yet? It's streaming on NPR and is super hot.

 

[iron yuppie]

I gave it a listen a few nights ago. I really liked it on first listen, and suspect that I will grow to love it upon multiple listens. The duet with Bjork is absolutely ethereal.

 

[bono_212]

Best choice for a duet ever.

 

[iron yuppie]

Antony guests on a few tracks from Bjork's Volta as well. You might want to check those out as well, if you have not already done so.