Scarlett Johansson releases her debut album, ‘Anywhere I Lay My Head’, on Rhino, on May 19, 2008 in the UK (Atco Records May 20 – US). The album is preceded by the limited edition 7″ single, “Falling Down” on May 5.

The inspired album features 10 Tom Waits songs and includes one original track.

Collaborating with TV on the Radio producer David Sitek, Scarlett Johansson is also joined by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, Sean Antanaitis from Celebration and David Bowie who sings on two tracks.

The single “Falling Down”, comes with an exclusive b-side “Yesterday’s Here” on 7″, and is also available as a one-track download, released May 5.

Johansson spent last spring recording in Louisiana at Dockside Studios.

“Think Nico, backed by The Flaming Lips. On acid” – Daily Telegraph

“Scarlett’s performances are mystical and twice cool” – David Bowie

Listening party links for Scarlett Johansson tracks (select your player):

QT

WMA

Real

Listening Party Tracklist picked by Scarlett herself:

1. Fawn
2. Town with No Cheer
3. Falling Down
4. Anywhere I Lay My Head
5. Fannin Street
6. Song for Jo

Scarlett Johansson – Anywhere I Lay My Head on amazon.co.uk

Anywhere I Lay My Head on amazon.com

Watch Scarlett’s Electronic Press Kit video

Scarlett Johansson – Atco Records
Scarlett Johansson Myspace