Ladytron (album)

Ladytron
Studio album by Ladytron
Released 1 February 2019 (2019-02-01)
Label !K7
Producer Ladytron, Jim Abbiss
Ladytron chronology
Gravity the Seducer
(2011)		 Ladytron
(2019)
Singles from Ladytron
  1. "The Animals"
    Released: 28 February 2018
  2. "The Island"
    Released: 16 August 2018

Ladytron is the sixth studio album by electronic music band Ladytron. The album will be released on 1st February 2019 by PledgeMusic and on 15 February 2019 by !K7.[1][2] So far, the songs "The Animals" and "The Island" have been released as singles.[3] The album has been called "more heavy" than the group's previous album, Gravity the Seducer (2011).[3]

Background

Ladytron went on hiatus after they finished touring their fifth album, Gravity the Seducer, but the band's members pursued solo projects. Mira Aroyo collaborated on The Projects' last album, Elektrichka's Favourite Party Record and made some documentaries.[4][5] Daniel Hunt co-produced Marnie's debut album Crystal World, produced Lush's first release in 20 years (the EP Blind Spot) and other projects. Helen Marnie made two solo albums (Crystal World and Strange Words and Weird Wars) and played solo shows with a live band. Reuben Wu was occupied with photography, visual art and making music for ads.[6]

The band planned to release a new album in 2013,[7] then again in 2016[8][9] but the plans didn't work out.

Production

On 28 February 2018, Ladytron announced on PledgeMusic the recording of their sixth album.[10] The announcement was accompanied by the lead single, "The Animals". The recording of the album started on 25th June[1] and ended on 17th September.[11] Ladytron and Jim Abbiss (who also co-produced Witching Hour) produced this album.

Daniel Hunt described this album as "a lot heavier than "Gravity," which was an intentionally more sedate, ethereal record. The atmospheres are there, but there's more urgency underneath."[1] Helen Marnie added: "For us, it's like getting together with an old friend. You've both changed, but still have that common ground. Familiarity crossed with excitement."[1]

The album features guest Iggor Cavalera (Sepultura, Mixhell, Soulwax) on drums.[1] The cover art depicting a couple who exited a beige Mercedes W123 and walked towards a big forest fire was designed by Neil Krug, Jeff Frost and Reuben Wu.[1]

Singles

Ladytron has been supported by two singles so far. The first single, "The Animals", was released on 28 February 2018 and was accompanied by a music video directed by Fernando Nogari.[12] "The Island" was released as the second single on 16 August 2018 and has a music video directed by Bryan M. Ferguson.[13]

Release

The album was originally set for release in 12 October 2018,[14] but the release date was moved to January 2019 and then to February 2019.[1] Ladytron will be released on 1st February 2019 by PledgeMusic and 15 February by !K7.[1]

Track listing

All tracks written by Ladytron.

No.TitleLength
1."Under the Fire" 
2."The Island" 
3."Tower of Glass" 
4."Far from Home" 
5."Paper Highways" 
6."The Animals" 
7."Run" 
8."Deadzone" 
9."Figurine" 
10."You've Changed" 
11."Horrorscope" 
12."The Mountain" 
13."Tomorrow Is Another Day" 

Personnel

  • Ladytron – production
  • Jim Abbiss – production
  • Neil Krug – artwork
  • Jim Frost – artwork
  • Reuben Wu – artwork

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Ladytron: New Album". PledgeMusic.
  2. ↑ "Ladytron". web.facebook.com.
  3. 1 2 Roberts, Christopher (10 October 2018). "Ladytron Officially Announce First New Album in Seven Years". Under the Radar. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "The Projects - Elektrichka's Favourite Party Record". Discogs.
  5. ↑ "Mark Moore on Instagram: "Filming for new BBC documentary on the history of dance music with Mira Aroyo (from one of my fave bands Ladytron). #markmoore #ladytron…"". Instagram.
  6. ↑ "Reuben Wu". Reuben Wu.
  7. ↑ "Ladytron". web.facebook.com.
  8. ↑ "Twitter". mobile.twitter.com.
  9. ↑ "Ladytron | Official Site". 30 July 2016.
  10. ↑ Strauss, Matthew (1 March 2018). "Ladytron Announce First New Album in 7 Years, Share New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  11. ↑ "Ladytron". web.facebook.com.
  12. ↑ "Ladytron – The Animals (Official Film)". 5 April 2018.
  13. ↑ "Ladytron - The Island (Official Film)". 5 September 2018.
  14. ↑ Leight, Elias (1 March 2018). "Ladytron Preview First New LP in Seven Years With 'The Animals'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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