Ray Davies‘ first new album in the best part of a decade is due to be released on April 21st.
Americana is described as an ‘autobiographical work, chronicling the inextricable role America has played’ in the Kinks frontman’s life. It was recorded at Konk with The Jayhawks acting as backing band. Poetry is streaming via NPR below.
This solo announcements comes after a couple of years of increased speculation surrounding a reunion for The Kinks, speculation which has returned to a cool state since the summer of 2014. Giving one of the latest updates to Rolling Stone, Dave Davies said: “I’d say there’s an outside shot. But where there’s life, there’s hope. I know Ray has a lot coming up, and I do as well.”
Americana tracklist:
Americana
The Deal
Poetry
Message From The Road (ft. Karen Grotberg of The Jayhawks)
A Place In Your Heart
The Mystery Room
Silent Movie
Rock ‘N’ Roll Cowboys
Change For Change
The Man Upstairs
I’ve Heard That Beat Before
A Long Drive Home To Tarzana
The Great Highway
The Invaders
Wings Of Fantasy