How cool! We just got word that Morrissey will be releasing a new album called "California Son" on May 24th...an album made up of all covers from the 60's and 70's. A cool concept in and of itself, but wait, there's more...the album will feature guest collaborations with:
Billy Joe Freaking Armstrong (Green Day), Sameer Gadhia (Young the Giant), Ed Droste (Grizzly Bear and LP. WHAT?!
Moz has also shared one of the songs, his take on Roy Orbison's "It's Over" - press play, below.
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Check out the full track-listing & accompanying list of collaborators:
1. Morning Starship (Jobriath) with Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear
2. Don’t Interrupt The Sorrow (Joni Mitchell) with Ariel Engle of Broken Social Scene
3. Only a Pawn In Their Game (Bob Dylan) with Petra Haden
4. Suffer the Little Children (Buffy St Marie)
5. Days of Decision (Phil Ochs) with Sameer Gadhia of Young The Giant
6. It’s Over (Roy Orbison) with LP
7. Wedding Bell Blues (The Fifth Dimension) with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day & Lydia Night of The Regrettes
8. Loneliness Remembers What Happiness Forgets (Dionne Warwick)
9. Lady Willpower (Gary Puckett)
10. When You Close Your Eyes (Carly Simon) with Petra Haden
11. Lenny’s Tune (Tim Hardin)
12. Some Say I Got Devil (Melanie)