Blaenavon Share Details Of New Album 'Everything That Makes You Happy'
Monday, 21 October 2019
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Luke Farley
Blaenavon have shared the details of their second album.
The follow-up to 2017's 'That's Your Lot' is called 'Everything That Makes You Happy' and will arrive on October 25 through Transgressive Records. It was recorded at Eve Studios in Manchester and boasts production by Catherine Marks, who has previously worked with the Killers, Foals, St Vincent and Wolf Alice, to name a few.
The band have also revealed that two new singles from the record will be premiered today (October 21). I Want You will first air on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show at 5.30pm (BST), with Fucking Up My Friends set to follow on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show at 8.00pm (BST).
In a statement, vocalist and guitarist Ben Gregory said:
"Everything That Makes You Happy. I couldn’t be prouder for you all to hear this album: an optimistic response to a difficult time. It made sense with the record’s impending release to touch base with you again and explain what’s been happening in our world.
"I’ve been very open regarding my mental health, and earlier this year things once more took a turn for the worst. In an industry so challenging, I pushed myself too hard and relapsed, returning to the hospital for a short time. I know many of you have really been struggling with your mental health, but I can promise you that time heals all and everything WILL be alright. The good news is the music hasn’t stopped flowing and we won’t make you wait another two and a half years to hear more. The support from you all throughout everything has been so warm and I’m honoured to have you guys as fans and friends.
"I want to make this band one you cherish forever, I want to thank my family for being such incredible rocks through all this trauma and I want to thank you for believing in this band as much as I do.
"Breathe this album in deeply - it really is one of a kind and from a very special place.
"All my love, Ben x"
Head below to check out the album's artwork and tracklist, alongside the video for the previously shared single Catatonic Skinbag.
'Everything That Makes You Happy' tracklist:
1. I Want You
2. Catatonic Skinbag
3. Back This Year
4. This Song’s Never Gonna Be The Same
5. Skin Scream
6. Fucking Up My Friends
7. All Your Vanity
8. Never Stop Stirring
9. Quiet In Your Heart / Alone In Love
10. Everything That Makes You Happy
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