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The as yet untitled album produced by Guy Sigsworth (Madonna, Bjork, Seal) due out in May.
It is her eight solo studio release. The last one, "The Turn", came out in 2007.

The album will be called "The Minutes", and here's the first single taken off it, "Changeling":

http://www.thisisnotretro.com/alison-mo ... load-track

http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2013/0 ... hangeling/


You can download the single from her official Web Site: http://alisonmoyet.com/?p=9353.

[:)]

And here are tracklisting and cover art:

http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2013/0 ... our-dates/

An extensive, promo 24-date tour of the UK and Ireland starts September 30th in Cork (Ireland) and finishes October 31st in Bournemouth (UK) as well.

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED CDs

Would you like a copy of the minutes that has been signed by Alison herself? We have arranged for a limited number of copies to be autographed and these are available to pre-order now at only £9.99. They can be despatched beyond the UK so all you fans in the States, in Oz, across Europe and in Asia, you do not need to miss out.

This option is available only until we run out of signed copies. CLICK TO PRE-ORDER SIGNED CD

EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK

Alison has added a bonus track to the iTunes version of the minutes making it a 12 track album. The extra track - Filigree (West Coast remix) - will be exclusive to iTunes and is a more guitar-based mix of one of the most lyrical, wistful tracks on the album. The iTunes download is just £7.99 CLICK TO PRE-ORDER iTUNES ALBUM

TRACKLISTING

Horizon Flame - all panoramic strings and icy electronics
Changeling - you know that one
When I Was Your Girl - which is going to be the first single taken from the album
Apple Kisses - shows the versatility of Alison's vocals
Right As Rain - heading straight to a dancefloor near you and those lyrics...ouch!
Remind Yourself - yes, remind yourself what a great combo Alison and Guy Sigsworth are
Love Reign Supreme - the (former) Queen of Misery goes pop! We're talking Raindancing for 2013
A Place To Stay - a darkly-beautiful, emotionally-fraught torch song
Filigree - positive and uplifting, lyrical and wistful
All Signs of Life - the final song added to the album
Rung By The Tide - epic, dark, filmic and a huge track to conclude 'the minutes'

MORE MOYET TO COME

We have lots in store over the next months so come along on the journey with us and start counting the minutes until Alison's new album!

From all at alisonmoyet.com

That's fantastic opportunity, isn't it? I pre-ordered it already and now waiting for it to be despatched over to me. Can't wait! Alison Moyet never disappoints. A true talent she is. [:)]

The accompanying promo video for the single "When I Was Your Girl" is here as well:

http://www.thisisnotretro.com/alison-mo ... ngle-video

It is very beautiful! [:)]

It will get a U.S. release on 11 June from, somewhat strangely, Metropolis Records. I take that as a sign it will be very electronic-sounding.

A bit belated - the album debuted at its #5 peak in the UK charts which is fantastic achievement! Her best chart placing since 1987's "Raindancing" which got to #2. Well done, Alison! [:)]

I am in love with "When I Was Your Girl", both the original...

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/n-wtJyh2Co4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

...and the Manhattan Clique Remix...

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NQ57jBQGs_E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I saw Alison at a warm up gig in London last month showcasing the album

It's excellent, very electronic, she even did a few Yazoo at end! (no Only You however)

[quote][i]Originally posted by Sensoria[/i]
<br>A bit belated - the album debuted at its #5 peak in the UK charts which is fantastic achievement! Her best chart placing since 1987's "Raindancing" which got to #2. Well done, Alison! [:)]


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Alison said during the gig that the gap between albums was due to labels only being interested in her doing Covers albums.

I wonder if this also explains her first two solo album reissues being pulled??

[quote][i]Originally posted by soundstory[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by Sensoria[/i]
<br>A bit belated - the album debuted at its #5 peak in the UK charts which is fantastic achievement! Her best chart placing since 1987's "Raindancing" which got to #2. Well done, Alison! [:)]


[/quote]

Alison said during the gig that the gap between albums was due to labels only being interested in her doing Covers albums.

I wonder if this also explains her first two solo album reissues being pulled??
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Wouldn't have known 'bout that really at all. Unfortunately. But labels being interested in her doing Covers album speaks a lot about themselves, doesn't it?

[quote][i]Originally posted by Sensoria[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by soundstory[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by Sensoria[/i]
<br>A bit belated - the album debuted at its #5 peak in the UK charts which is fantastic achievement! Her best chart placing since 1987's "Raindancing" which got to #2. Well done, Alison! [:)]


[/quote]

Alison said during the gig that the gap between albums was due to labels only being interested in her doing Covers albums.

I wonder if this also explains her first two solo album reissues being pulled??
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Wouldn't have known 'bout that really at all. Unfortunately. But labels being interested in her doing Covers album speaks a lot about themselves, doesn't it?


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Yes it does, record labels just can't fathom how to market artists who aren't going to shift millions.

Sad state of affairs isn't it

As a longtime Alison fan, I am frankly really disappointed about the new album.
Sure, the production, contemporary sound and all the technical stuff seems top notch, but the VOICE and the MELODIES simply aren`t there anymore.

I loved her solo throughout the 80s, up to (and including) Hoodoo, but after that, the solo work didnt quite use her vocal abilities nearly as well as it could have.
She produced a marvellous album with Voice, which showed what she could do, if she wanted do (and I dont mean just cover versions).

Anyway, I am glad that the reviews are quite good for The Minutes and she is getting the well deserved recognition once again in her career, but I just wish it would have all gone another way for her since the end of the 80s.
I guess its simply not what she wanted and in the end, thats all that counts.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22842829

Alison is to be honoured with the Icon Award at this year's Silver Clef Awards. [:)]