[2010-10-04] Imelda May "Mayhem" (Decca UK)

pghmusiclover · **Joined:** 15 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 3360

Pre-order link on Amazon UK:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003KZK8YK/?tag=imwan-21

Track Listing:

1. Pulling the Rug
2. Psycho
3. Mayhem
4. Kentish Town Waltz
5. All For You
6. Eternity
7. Inside Out
8. Proud and Humble
9. Sneaky Freak
10. Bury My Troubles
11. Too Sad to Cry
12. I'm Alive
13. Let Me Out
14. Tainted Love

Cover artwork:

From the Decca Records website:

Imelda May will release her hotly tipped album "Mayhem" on October 4th.

Preceding the album will be the single and title track from the record which will be released on September 13th.

The Dublin-born rockabilly songstress, who has been tipped by artists as disparate as David Bowie, Jeff Beck and Jools Holland, began singing in clubs at just 16. She has recently announced a new tour for September and October and will play a dozen venues across the UK including the prestigious HMV Forum, Kentish Town, London - her biggest UK headline show to date - on October 8th.

Imelda is currently playing the festival circuit, being described by Heat as "having dazzled the Glastonbury crowds with her rockabilly blues sound". As well as Glastonbury, Imelda has played Cornbury and Hop Farm Festivals and still has Womad and The Cambridge Folk Festival to play in the UK - plus many more international dates.

This album is made up of a fusion of surf guitars, blues and rockabilly - but with an edge that comes from some even more eclectic influences. The first single "Psycho" channels the spirit of early PJ Harvey, whilst the heartbreakingly poignant "Kentish Town Waltz" conjures an image of Chrissie Hynde at her most reflective. "Mayhem", the upcoming single, clocking in at just under three minutes is a rockabilly whirlwind, showcasing Imelda's bluesy vocals and rootsy sound.

Imelda says of her new album:

"I'm over the moon with how Mayhem has turned out - I hope people enjoy it. I feel I've made the album I wanted that reflects the spectrum of all my influences from music past but is a record firmly in the here & now".

Christobal · 26 Sep 2007

I can't wait for this one. I wonder if a U.S. release will coincide.

C

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

I'm in too.

Her last album, Love Tattoo, also had a deluxe edition that included 30 minute live CD. I'm hoping for something similar here.

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

I almost forgot about this.

It's been available here (US) since 7/19

It includes a bonus track and hidden computer track
15. Johnny's Got A Boom Boom
16. Hidden track on physical -accessible via computer: Inside Out (Remix)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042JIL2E/?tag=imwan-20

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

Amazon UK is also showing a deluxe edition called More Mayhem with a release date of 9/12/11

No track listing or other information yet.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00577WFFE/?tag=imwan-21

I bought the deluxe edition of her last album...so I might wait to see what's on this before buying either.

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

Information / tracklist of More Mayhem.....I'm getting this one.

Quote:

http://www.ellenwood-ep.com/blog/news/i ... a-records/

Imelda May releases ‘More Mayhem’ – a special edition of her critically acclaimed album on September 12 through Decca Records

Her brand new single, ‘Roadrunner’, will be unveiled on the same day

A whipcracker of a voice … Songs describing rumpuses, stalkers and sexual predators are delivered with oodles of energy….dangerously rocking” – The Guardian

“Imelda May’s time to shine has come, as she delivers a sophomore album that oozes musical brilliance…one of the strongest and most eclectic albums of the year.” – Clash

“Perfectly framed by clean, sharp production that remodels nostalgia with modern studio dynamics, Mayhem a perfect showcase for May’s talents.” – The Telegraph

“Sizzlingly sexy in a clingy, cap-sleeved, black and yellow striped dress, her energy was infectious….superb” – The Times

Imelda May will release “More Mayhem” a special edition of her gold-certified album (200 000 copies sold to date), “Mayhem”, on September 12th. The special edition will include three new tracks – “Roadrunner”, “Gypsy” and “Blues A Calling” plus Imelda’s previously unreleased cover of Patsy Cline’s “Walking After Midnight”. “More Mayhem” will also include remixes of Imelda’s tracks – “Inside Out” and “Proud and Humble.”

“Roadrunner,” will also be released as a single – available on 7” and as a download – on September 12th.

The Times said of the new single – “Roadrunner had vocals that flowed from May as fast as her husband’s hurricane paced surf guitar rhythms.”

The release of “More Mayhem” comes after a fantastic year for Imelda – including a sold out tour of the UK, a US tour with Jeff Beck, performing for the Obamas, duetting with Lou Reed and much more. The Dublin-born singer’s unique sound has propelled her to new heights in the States; “Mayhem” was recently released in the US and hit number one in the New Artist category in the Billboard charts!

Tracklisting for “More Mayhem”:

Pulling the Rug
Psycho
Mayhem
Kentish Town Waltz
All for You
Eternity
Inside Out
Proud and Humble
Sneaky Freak
Bury My Troubles
Too Sad To Cry
I’m Alive
Let Me Out
Tainted Love
Johnny Got A Boom Boom

BONUS TRACKS

Roadrunner (album version)
Gypsy
Blues A Calling
Walking After Midnight
Inside Out (remix)
Proud and Humble (remix)

pghmusiclover · **Joined:** 15 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 3360

Charles wrote:

Information / tracklist of More Mayhem.....I'm getting this one.

Quote:

http://www.ellenwood-ep.com/blog/news/i ... a-records/

Imelda May releases ‘More Mayhem’ – a special edition of her critically acclaimed album on September 12 through Decca Records

Her brand new single, ‘Roadrunner’, will be unveiled on the same day

A whipcracker of a voice … Songs describing rumpuses, stalkers and sexual predators are delivered with oodles of energy….dangerously rocking” – The Guardian

“Imelda May’s time to shine has come, as she delivers a sophomore album that oozes musical brilliance…one of the strongest and most eclectic albums of the year.” – Clash

“Perfectly framed by clean, sharp production that remodels nostalgia with modern studio dynamics, Mayhem a perfect showcase for May’s talents.” – The Telegraph

“Sizzlingly sexy in a clingy, cap-sleeved, black and yellow striped dress, her energy was infectious….superb” – The Times

Imelda May will release “More Mayhem” a special edition of her gold-certified album (200 000 copies sold to date), “Mayhem”, on September 12th. The special edition will include three new tracks – “Roadrunner”, “Gypsy” and “Blues A Calling” plus Imelda’s previously unreleased cover of Patsy Cline’s “Walking After Midnight”. “More Mayhem” will also include remixes of Imelda’s tracks – “Inside Out” and “Proud and Humble.”

“Roadrunner,” will also be released as a single – available on 7” and as a download – on September 12th.

The Times said of the new single – “Roadrunner had vocals that flowed from May as fast as her husband’s hurricane paced surf guitar rhythms.”

The release of “More Mayhem” comes after a fantastic year for Imelda – including a sold out tour of the UK, a US tour with Jeff Beck, performing for the Obamas, duetting with Lou Reed and much more. The Dublin-born singer’s unique sound has propelled her to new heights in the States; “Mayhem” was recently released in the US and hit number one in the New Artist category in the Billboard charts!

Tracklisting for “More Mayhem”:

Pulling the Rug
Psycho
Mayhem
Kentish Town Waltz
All for You
Eternity
Inside Out
Proud and Humble
Sneaky Freak
Bury My Troubles
Too Sad To Cry
I’m Alive
Let Me Out
Tainted Love
Johnny Got A Boom Boom

BONUS TRACKS

Roadrunner (album version)
Gypsy
Blues A Calling
Walking After Midnight
Inside Out (remix)
Proud and Humble (remix)

I hate these deluxe versions after the fact, but his one sounds great! Thanks for the information Charles!

Rick Grubbs · 03 Oct 2006

I missed this first time around, I'll just have to get the deluxe edition.

Christobal · 26 Sep 2007

Thanks! Pre-ordering now!

Caught her show in DC a few weeks ago. LOVE this lady and her band.

[2010-10-04] Imelda May "Mayhem" (Decca UK)

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