Jonathan Wilson – Rare Birds 2LP

Jonathan Wilson had a busy 2017, producing Father John Misty’s grammy-nominated Pure Comedy and touring arenas around the globe as a guitarist and vocalist for Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters (for whom he also contributed to the lauded Is This The Life We Really Want? album.) Wilson also saw widespread acclaim heaped on Karen Elson’s sophomore LP Double Roses, which he recorded with her in Los Angeles in 2016.

But it’s not looking like Wilson is going to get much of a rest in 2018 either, as he’ll be continuing on with the worldwide Waters tour and is set to release his own new solo album Rare Birds in the spring. The highly anticipated long player – which features backing vocals from Lana Del Rey, Josh Tillman, fellow Roger Waters bandmates Lucius and an extraordinary musical gift from otherworldly Brian Eno collaborator Laraaji – will be released through Bella Union worldwide.

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Rare Birds was produced by Jonathan Wilson. Engineered by Dave Cerminara at Wilson’s own Fivestarstudios in Echo Park, Los Angeles on the Cadac G series mixing desk. Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering in Portland, Maine.

Backing vocals on “Trafalgar Square”, “There Is A Light” and “Rare Birds” by Lucius. Backing vocals on “49 Hairflips” by Josh Tillman. Backing vocals on “Living With Myself” by Lana Del Rey. Backing vocals on “Loving You” By Laraaji.

Tracklist:

1. Trafalgar Square 06:24
2. Me 04:49
3. Over The Midnight 08:15
4. There’s A Light 04:56
5. Sunset Blvd 05:44
6. Rare Birds 05:26
7. Hairflips 05:10
8. Miriam Montague 04:41
9. Loving You 08:31
10. Living With Myself 06:46
11. Hard To Get Over 06:30
12. Hi Ho To The Righteous 06:09
13. Mullholland Queen 05:20