Public Image Ltd: This Is PiL new studio album released May 28th 2012
on sale NOW!
CD / Double LP / Download
& deluxe 2 disc set including bonus DVD recorded live at Heaven Nightclub
Self-funded album released on own PiL Official Ltd label, distributed via Cargo Records
and is available internationally.
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The 12 track album is released on digi-pack CD, double vinyl LP, and download (inc high-quality download). There is also a very special deluxe hardback 2 disc set including a bonus DVD of the now legendary live performance at London, Heaven Nightclub, April 2nd 2012; along with expanded inner booklet. "There is a PiL in Heaven..". The DVD is also available internationally and is 'region free' (NTSC region 0) so will play on the majority of DVD players.
The stunning artwork was painted and designed by John Lydon throughout.
This Is PiL is now available via a variety of online retailers including HMV, Amazon, Play.Com. The album is available internationally - please see relevant site stores. Also see list of distributors. (PiL002). (the album is available at ALL good retailers - other shops are available!)
The album is also available digitally via the likes of iTunes, Amazon, 7 Digital, eMusic, HMV Digital, Play.Com, Spotify and all good digital retailers.
The iTunes download of This is PiL is mastered using iTunes new Mastered for iTunes high-quality formatting. The iTunes download also features an exclusive 15 minute video filmed during the recording of the album at Steve Winwood's Cotswolds studio in 2011. The video was directed, produced and filmed by John Rambo Stevens and Walter Jaquiss; as was the One Drop promo.
'Mastered for iTunes' means the tracks have been specially engineered for higher fidelity sound on your computer, stereo, and mobile devices to produce a richer listening experience.Visit This is PiL at iTunes via this link
Read reviews of the album on our reviews page...
Public Image Ltd: 'This Is PiL' album
Full track listing for the album... (PiLCD002)
1. This Is PiL
2. One Drop
3. Deeper Water
4. Terra-Gate
5. Human
6. I Must Be Dreaming
7. It Said That
8. The Room I Am In
9. Lollipop Opera
10. Fool
11. Reggie Song
12. Out of the Woods
Bonus DVD: There is a PIL in Heaven
Bonus DVD recorded at London, Heaven Nightclub, April 2nd 2012
(deluxe 2 disc set only) (region-free) (PiLCDX002)
1. Deeper Water
2. This Is Not A Love Song
3. Albatross
4. Reggie Song
5. Disappointed
6. Warrior
7. Religion
8. USLS1
9. Death Disco
10. Flowers of Romance
11. Lollipop Opera
12. Bags / Chant
13. Out of the Woods
encore:
14. One Drop
15. Rise
16. Open Up
The full version of 'Lollipop Opera' is available in all its glory on the album (and EP).
Public Image Ltd - This is PiL
Public Image Ltd - One Drop (official promo video)
'Public Image Ltd' Announce album details and track listing for 'This Is PiL' released May 28th 2012
Press Release:
April 13th 2012
Public Image Ltd can confirm that their first new album in 20 years 'This Is PiL' released on May 28th will contain 12 tracks (tracklisting below). The album is self-funded by PiL and will be released on PiL's own label 'PiL Official' via Cargo UK Distribution. All the new material was recorded in the UK last year at Steve Winwood's studio in the Cotswolds.
John Lydon: "This Is PiL, PiL Official Ltd."
Tracklisting:
This Is PiL
One Drop
Deeper Water
Terra-Gate
Human
I Must Be Dreaming
It Said That
The Room I Am In
Lollipop Opera
Fool
Reggie Song
Out Of The Woods
John Lydon talks about 'This Is PiL': "Well, 12 songs, where do I begin? Everything and anything that attracts my attention. 'One Drop' is about my early youth in Finsbury Park. Fantastic! Hello, we're all teenagers don't you forget it! At any age, stay young. 'Lollipop Opera' is basically a beautiful bunch of background noise and music to sum up Britain and all its wonderful ambidextrousness! 'The Room I Am In' well that's about drugs and council flats. And there's a tragedy that still continues. 'I Must Be Dreaming' Well, you know, I must be to put up with these governments."
Following on from their monumental live performance at BBC Radio 6 Birthday Celebrations at Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday March 16th which saw PiL include and baptise 2 new songs: Deeper Water and One Drop, PiL also played 2 very special shows at London's Heaven showcasing more tracks from the new album with The Times commenting "This was an evening of uncompromising art music, worthy of the total concentration of the audience." The track One Drop has now also received airplay from BBC Radio 6, XFM and Absolute Radio.
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time PiL's music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound John Lydon guided the band from their debut album 'First Issue' in 1978 through to 1992's 'That What Is Not', before a 17 year hiatus. John then resurrected PiL in 2009 playing live worldwide. Now after 20 years yet another new and unique chapter is set to unfold in the shape of new PiL material.
Public Image Ltd live line up / wrote and recorded the new material
John Lydon- After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses.
Lu Edmonds- Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album Happy? and co-writing the album '9' adding yet another dimension to the PiL sound.
Bruce Smith- Former drummer in The Pop Group and The Slits became percussionist for PiL also in 1986 playing and recording on the albums Happy? and '9'. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce Smith brought his unique style into the fold.
Scott Firth- A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn, and Elvis Costello.
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