Time (Simply Red album)
Time is the upcoming thirteenth studio album by British pop group Simply Red, scheduled to be released on 26 May 2023 through Warner Music.[1] It was produced by Andy Wright,[2] and preceded by the singles "Better with You",[3] "Shades 22"[4] and "Just Like You".[5] The band will perform an intimate gig on 5 June 2023 at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire to celebrate the album's launch,[6] as well as continuing their tour of Europe in mid-2023.[1]
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| Released | 26 May 2023 | |||
| Length | 39:03 | |||
| Label | Warner Music | |||
| Producer | Andy Wright | |||
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Background and recording
The album's lyrics have been described as "confessional", with Mick Hucknall stating: "When we were in lockdown, I went, 'well, jeez, who am I actually? What makes me tick?' And I realised: 'you are a songwriter. So why don't you write some songs about who you are?' That's really the essence of this album."[3] The album was recorded in London with the band's long-time producer Andy Wright, with the resulting sound described as a mix of "soul, funk, R&B and blues".[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Mick Hucknall.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Better with You" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Just Like You" | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Let Your Hair Down" | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Shades 22" | 3:45 |
| 5. | "It Wouldn't Be Me" | 3:00 |
| 6. | "Never Be Gone" | 2:49 |
| 7. | "Too Long at the Fair" | 2:58 |
| 8. | "Slapbang" | 2:14 |
| 9. | "Hey Mister" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Just Like You, Pt. 2" | 4:29 |
| 11. | "Butterflies" | 3:19 |
| 12. | "Earth in a Lonely Space" | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 39:03 | |
References
- Stickler, Jon (2 March 2023). "Simply Red Announce New Album Time With First Single Better With You". Stereoboard. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- Sinclair, Paul (2 March 2023). "Simply Red announce new album called Time". Super Deluxe Edition. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- Nissim, Mayer (2 March 2023). "Simply Red announce new album Time – listen to the single 'Better With You'". Smooth Radio. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- "Simply Red drops new single, "Shades 22," from upcoming album Time". WJJY-FM. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- "SIMPLY RED RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'JUST LIKE YOU'". www.totalntertainment.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- "SIMPLY RED ANNOUNCE INTIMATE LONDON SHOW". www.thisisdig.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- Ehrenclou, Martine (31 March 2023). "Simply Red Makes Stunning Return With New Album Time". Rock & Blues Muse. Retrieved 23 April 2023.