New Ray Davies Album 'Americana' Out April 21 2017

From the press release: A second volume to 'Americana' will be a released later in 2017.

 

I have the new Mojo as I'm a subscriber and it came a few days ago. It's a really good 15 page spread on Ray and The Kinks, basically about his history with America from the start up to the present. Some recent pictures of Ray, he looks in pretty good shape.

The second album is vaguely mentioned, Ray says it will be 'looser', presumably compared to the upcoming release. Gary Louris also mentions the second album 'I think the second part all be even more diverse than the first, he's been adding to it all the time.'

Also, the free CD this month is a 14 track selection of Kinks covers, not many artists that's recognise, though includes the likes of Wreckless Eric, Chuck Prophet, Ty Segall,Gaz Coombs. Not had the chance to have a listen yet.

 

The Minnesota Star Tribune article suggests they are the only band on the album.
Kinks legend Ray Davies taps Minnesota's Jayhawks for new album »

 

Yes, think that is the case, Ray's guitarist Bill Shanley also sounds like he was heavily involved in a lot of the arrangements and worked on the songs with the Jayhawks.

 

Finally, a new Ray record where I don't recognize the songs already! Other People's Lives and Workingman's Cafe are excellent. I have high hopes for this.

 

I heard a song from the new album this morning on CBC radio. Definitely sounded like Ray Davies.

 

Great news indeed



Peace and love✌

 

dave has new stuff set to be released this year too

 

March 31, to be exact!

 

Listen to new song 'Poetry' The Kinks' Ray Davies Teams Up With The Jayhawks On 'Poetry' »

 

Doh! sorry see its already been posted, was just a bit over-excited.

 

Has Ray mentioned if he'll be touring this album?

 

The wait is finally over!

 

Just pre ordered this.........looking forward to it, two of my favourites together .

 

What a show it would be if The Jayhawks were the opening band, and Ray's backup!

 

I'm presuming 'Americana' is the same song which was performed as part of the 'Storyteller' shows.

 

Well yes. I think you catch my drift though. It's not a duets album or a choir version of classic Kinks songs.

 

Your post reminded me that I have that dvd and probably only watched it when I first bought it. I'll have to pop it in again sometime soon.

 

Poetry sounds really good to me. I'm excited for the new album. I just pre-ordered.

 

Pre-Ordered here. Loved both "Working Man's Cafe" and "Other Peoples Lives," and Jayhawks "Paging Mr Proust" was a highlight for me last year. Saw the Jayhawks in Dallas last October & they're coming back here in April. A dual show would be a "can't miss" for me.

 

I hate those remake / guest money grabbers. Especially following two excellent albums of new material that were up with the best in the previous 30 years.