Well, this was unexpected!
Legendary horror director/musician John Carpenter has not only announced that he will be releasing Lost Themes II, his sophomore album, via Sacred Bones Records on April 15th, 2016, but he’s also opened pre-orders right away!
The way I’ve seen it done is that usually an album is announced to build up hype and excitement. Then, a few weeks later, the pre-order links go live. This decided to axe out the whole waiting part and just go straight for it, which I think is rather genius.
Lost Themes brought us 9 original tracks that sounded like they came directly from the director’s film catalog. However, the whole purpose was for listeners to create their own movies, their own scenes in connection with each song. I absolutely love that because his directing style is so unique that it creates a foundation. However, our imaginations can go anywhere with that, which makes it such a treat for horror fans.
You can pre-order the album via iTunes.
Tour dates:
Jun 2 – Barcelona ES, Primavera Sound
Jul 1-3 – Ásbrú IS, ATP Iceland
Oct 28 – Manchester UK, Albert Hall *2nd show added!*
Oct 29 – Manchester UK, Albert Hall
Oct 31 – London UK, Troxy
Lost Themes II track listing:
1. Distant Dream (3:51)
2. White Pulse (4:21)
3. Persia Rising (3:40)
4.Angel’s Asylum (4:17)
5.Hofner Dawn (3:15)
6.Windy Death (3:40)
7.Dark Blues (4:16)
8.Virtual Survivor (3:58)
9.Bela Lugosi (3:23)
10. Last Sunrise (4:29)
11. Utopian Facade (3:48)
