Music legend John Cale will release new album ‘POPtical Illusion’ on June 14th.
The Welsh-born artist has led a truly singular career, from his days in The Velvet Underground through to his staggering solo catalogue. 2023 brought studio album ‘MERCY’, a project greeted with no small degree of acclaim – and now he’s crafted a follow-up.
Out on June 14th, new album ‘POPtical Illusion’ finds John Cale pivoting once more. The record was constructed by the songwriter and longtime artistic partner Nita Scott in his Los Angeles studio, featuring 13 tracks.
New single ‘How We See The Light’ blends modern pop tropes with his inquisitive nature, resulting in something melody and open, while also gently challenging.
A curious kick-off point, ‘How We See The Light’ finds John Cale singing: “Can I close another chapter in the way we run our lives?”
Director Pepi Ginsberg builds the video – tap in below.
Tracklisting
1. God Made Me Do It (don’t ask me again)
2. Davies and Wales
3. Calling You Out
4. Edge of Reason
5. I’m Angry
6. How We See The Light
7. Company Commander
8. Setting Fires
9. Shark-Shark
10. Funkball the Brewster
11. All To The Good
12. Laughing In My Sleep
13. There Will Be No River
Photo Credit: Madeline McManus
