Charlie Simpson 'Young Pilgrim' Released August 15th
Charlie Simpson will release his debut solo album 'Young Pilgrim', on August 15th.
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After spending 6 months of last year holed up writing in his London studio, Charlie joined forces with acclaimed producer Danton Supple (Coldplay, Doves) to begin recording his debut solo album.
The result is an accomplished 12 track record that oozes with vintage warmth and whose luscious melodies and occasional imperfections lend it a vibrant character and earnest charm.
Lead single "Down Down Down" was rapturously received by Charlie's fans including Fearne Cotton who made it Record Of The Week on Radio 1.
Charlie Simpson releases debut solo single "Down Down Down"
Hints of The National make themselves known in Charlie's baritone vocal in second single "Parachutes", while the vibrant "Hold on" also sees Charlie experimenting with his voice: "There are literally five vocals. I wanted to build chords out of them... harmony, for me, is a most cherished thing."
Charlie Simpson "Parachutes" video:
The undeniable musicality of the album is enhanced by Charlie once again pairing up with renowned string arranger Audrey Riley (Muse, Feeder) on four tracks including the aforementioned "Hold On" and the intimate "I Need A Friend Tonight".
Another album highlight is "Cemetery" which, driven by a double bass and chain gang stomp, takes a sentimental look back at his youth when everything was "an open road, with no real sense of responsibility".
Never resting on his laurels, Charlie also collaborated with Ivor Novello winning songwriter Iain Archer on the melancholic "If I Lose It", the pen-ultimate song on the album. Fittingly, final track "Riverbanks" produces a guitar, piano and string driven crescendo to close the album in epic post-rock fashion.
Listen to Young Pilgrim album sampler:
Charlie will be supporting the release with headline tour dates and festival appearances across the UK this summer.
'Young Pilgrim' is released in partnership with Nusic Sounds and distributed by PIAS. It is available to pre-order now in standard, limited and deluxe formats (physical & digital).
TRACKLISTING:
1 Down Down Down
2 Parachutes
3 All At Once
4 Thorns
5 Cemetery
6 Hold On
7 I Need A Friend Tonight
8 Suburbs
9 Sundown
10 Farmer & His Gun
11 If I Lose It
12 Riverbanks
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