Around
Thrill Jockey
POST ROCK
- An accurate description of TOM VERLAINE's career would read much like
a thesaurus entry for influential. He has truly shaped the sound of modern
music, from his early days with the NEON BOYS and TELEVISION, throughout
his solo career, and most recently as the guitarist in PATTI SMITH's band.
- THRILL JOCKEY's simultaneous release of 'Around' and 'Songs And Other
Things' will be the first new releases by TOM VERLAINE since 'Warm and Cool'
in 1992.
- 'Around' continues where 'Warm and Cool' left off, using many of the
same musicians. Former Neon Boy BILLY FICCA's drumming shares the spotlight
with VERLAINE's guitar, whose varied tones moves effortlessly from melody
to rhythm and are at once panoramic, pastoral and atmospheric.
- 'Around' is a largely improvised record. This freewheeling style allows
the raw talents of VERLAINE, FICCA and DERIVAZ to shine through, while showcasing
the cohesion of a trio that's been playing together for years. VERLAINE calls
them "intuitive musicians".
- In the past year Tom has been touring with Patti Smith and playing
select shows with Television!
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