Land Of Talk: New song & EP
Mon 21 Sep 2009
Fun and Laughter Returns
Returning for the first time since front woman Lizzie Powell suffered some quite serious vocal ailments in 2008, Land Of Talk has made a storming comeback with their new single ‘May You Never’ and bring with it news of a new EP titled Fun and Laughter, out via Saddle Creek Records on October 13.
It’s also the band’s first release since touring in support of their critically acclaimed debut album Some Are Lakes, recorded in early 2008 with help from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver, Volcano Choir) and released in October last year. During the tour, Powell announced that the band would be going on hiatus, but the differences within the band sorted themselves quickly avoiding any long term breakup. Guitarist Chris McCarron left to join The Dears and was replaced by current guitarist Joe Yarmush.
Fun and Laughter is a unique package, containing four new tracks, three videos and comes with limited edition screen-printed art (CD version only) designed by the band. Pre-orders can be made now from Saddle Creek’s website.
The new single, ‘May You Never’, shuffles sideways slightly, away from Land Of Talk’s previously succinct jaunty garage rock, leaning more towards the eternal indie rock spectrum. Touring with Broken Social Scene may have had an influence but fans have little to worry about as Powell’s beautiful female croon is still the driving influence behind the band. She adds some pretty swishy guitar licks as well, they’re just a bit more tailored to Death Cab than we’re all used to.
Land Of Talk- May You Never: MP3
