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'Frantic' - Press release

Virgin Records are proud to announce the release of 'Frantic', the highly anticipated new studio album from rock and pop legend Bryan Ferry. 'Frantic' draws together 13 songs; principally brand new material and a selection of inventive cover versions.

'Frantic' presents Ferry at his most versatile and is guaranteed to thrill fans of all eras of an illustrious career which continues to musically and stylistically influence music today.

The album features several classic Ferry-esque love songs, enhanced by the inimitably luxurious production of 'Avalon' and 'As Times Goes By' producer Rhett Davies. Nowhere is this more perfectly captured than in the sweeping emotional drive of 'Nobody Loves Me', and the lilting 'Cruel' and Marilyn Monroe-inspired 'Goddess of Love' both co-written with Dave Stewart.

Yet, evolving and surprising as always, we also find a wholly new Bryan Ferry who has brought seductive elements of bluesy rock and country swing into his repertoire. It comes as no surprise therefore that 'Frantic' includes versions of two Bob Dylan tracks – 'Don't Think Twice' and 'It's All Over Now Baby Blue' which kicks off the album and reveals Ferry's superb harmonica skills. The Don Nix blues standard 'Goin' Down' continues the trend, whilst Leadbelly's classic 'Goodnight Irene' takes on a good ‘ole drinking song quality accompanied by traditional Cajun musicians.

Further down the historical path is a beautiful interpretation of the medieval 'Ja Nun Hons Pris' which leads into 'A Fool For Love', the former originally written by Richard The Lionheart. Co-producer Colin Good provides the Virginal keyboard parts whilst the soprano voice is that of Mary Nelson, also adding shimmer to the haunting 'San Simeon'. Also highly notable is 'Hiroshima' - a song inspired by the film 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' which features Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood. Other musicians contributing to 'Frantic' include Lucy Wilkins on violin and Sarah Brown on backing vocals, both of whom memorably performed on the hugely successful Roxy Music reunion world tour last year.

The tour also brought Roxy Music drummer Paul Thompson and Ferry back into the studio together for the first time in twenty years, on 'Fool For Love' and 'San Simeon' and 'Goddess of Love', and guitar parts on 'Frantic' are provided by Chris Spedding who also played with Ferry in the 70s. Perhaps it is then entirely fitting that the album closes with 'I Thought' – the fascinating writing collaboration of Ferry with Brian Eno who supplies backing vocals and keyboards.

The title 'Frantic' belies the time put into the making of this album, Ferry's first new song-writing album since '94. However he has notched up three Top 20 albums and two extensive tours in just the last two years.

'Frantic' firmly re-establishes Bryan Ferry as one of the most thrilling and distinctive performers of our time. The combination of his famous on stage charisma and this portfolio of new material makes his tours in the Summer and Autumn an exciting prospect.

Tracklisting: It's All Over Now Baby Blue, Cruel, Goin' Down, Goddess of Love, Don't Think Twice, Nobody Loves Me, Ja Nun Hons Pris, Fool For Love, Goodnight Irene, Hiroshima, San Simeon, One Way Love, I Thought

‘Frantic' is released in the UK on 29 April.



	Listen to clips from Frantic You will need the free RealPlayer to hear these clips. If you do not have the player installed on your computer: Download RealPlayer here		'Frantic' - Press release Virgin Records are proud to announce the release of 'Frantic', the highly anticipated new studio album from rock and pop legend Bryan Ferry. 'Frantic' draws together 13 songs; principally brand new material and a selection of inventive cover versions. 'Frantic' presents Ferry at his most versatile and is guaranteed to thrill fans of all eras of an illustrious career which continues to musically and stylistically influence music today. The album features several classic Ferry-esque love songs, enhanced by the inimitably luxurious production of 'Avalon' and 'As Times Goes By' producer Rhett Davies. Nowhere is this more perfectly captured than in the sweeping emotional drive of 'Nobody Loves Me', and the lilting 'Cruel' and Marilyn Monroe-inspired 'Goddess of Love' both co-written with Dave Stewart. Yet, evolving and surprising as always, we also find a wholly new Bryan Ferry who has brought seductive elements of bluesy rock and country swing into his repertoire. It comes as no surprise therefore that 'Frantic' includes versions of two Bob Dylan tracks – 'Don't Think Twice' and 'It's All Over Now Baby Blue' which kicks off the album and reveals Ferry's superb harmonica skills. The Don Nix blues standard 'Goin' Down' continues the trend, whilst Leadbelly's classic 'Goodnight Irene' takes on a good ‘ole drinking song quality accompanied by traditional Cajun musicians. Further down the historical path is a beautiful interpretation of the medieval 'Ja Nun Hons Pris' which leads into 'A Fool For Love', the former originally written by Richard The Lionheart. Co-producer Colin Good provides the Virginal keyboard parts whilst the soprano voice is that of Mary Nelson, also adding shimmer to the haunting 'San Simeon'. Also highly notable is 'Hiroshima' - a song inspired by the film 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' which features Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood. Other musicians contributing to 'Frantic' include Lucy Wilkins on violin and Sarah Brown on backing vocals, both of whom memorably performed on the hugely successful Roxy Music reunion world tour last year. The tour also brought Roxy Music drummer Paul Thompson and Ferry back into the studio together for the first time in twenty years, on 'Fool For Love' and 'San Simeon' and 'Goddess of Love', and guitar parts on 'Frantic' are provided by Chris Spedding who also played with Ferry in the 70s. Perhaps it is then entirely fitting that the album closes with 'I Thought' – the fascinating writing collaboration of Ferry with Brian Eno who supplies backing vocals and keyboards. The title 'Frantic' belies the time put into the making of this album, Ferry's first new song-writing album since '94. However he has notched up three Top 20 albums and two extensive tours in just the last two years. 'Frantic' firmly re-establishes Bryan Ferry as one of the most thrilling and distinctive performers of our time. The combination of his famous on stage charisma and this portfolio of new material makes his tours in the Summer and Autumn an exciting prospect. Tracklisting: It's All Over Now Baby Blue, Cruel, Goin' Down, Goddess of Love, Don't Think Twice, Nobody Loves Me, Ja Nun Hons Pris, Fool For Love, Goodnight Irene, Hiroshima, San Simeon, One Way Love, I Thought ‘Frantic' is released in the UK on 29 April.