The The – Ensoulment 2LP

The The – Ensoulment 

"Ensoulment" is THE THE's eagerly awaited 8th studio album and their first long- player since "NakedSelf" in 2000. It delivers 12 new tracks that range from sharp social and political insights in songs such as "Kissing The Ring Of POTUS" to intimate personal narratives like "Some Days I Drink My Coffee By The Grave Of William Blake". Matt Johnson, in collaboration with Warne Livesey, has produced an album that honours THE THE's distinctive sound while embracing contemporary relevance with a vibrant tapestry of sound that weaves together the band's legacy with fresh, invigorating tracks. Available in various formats, including a Limited 1CD Hardcover Mediabook, 1CD Jewelcase, Heavyweight Black 2LP Gatefold, and a Limited Edition Crystal Clear 2LP Gatefold (all including a beautifully composed 32page Booklet), as well as a digital release, "Ensoulment" is shaping up to be an electrifying new chapter in THE THE's storied discography, offering a rich listening experience that's sure to delight both dedicated fans and those discovering the band for the first time.

Tracklist:
1. Cognitive Dissident
2. Some Days I Drink My Coffee By the Grave of William Blake
3. Zen & the Art of Dating
4. Kissing the Ring of Potus
5. Life After Life
6. I Want To Wake Up With You
7. Down By the Frozen River
8. Risin Above the Need
9. Linoleum Smooth To the Stockinged Foot
10. Where Do We Go When We Die?
11. I Hope You Remember (the Things I Can T Forget)
12. A Rainy Day In May

Label: Ear Music
Released: 2024