Reprise Records Press Release for Gift Of Screws

vivfox · #1 07-15-2008, 10:55 AM

Lindsey Buckingham's new album, Gift of Screws in stores September 16
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Hi all,

Lindsey's new album will be in stores in September. Here is the latest press release:

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LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM — GIFT OF SCREWS — ON REPRISE RECORDS SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

SINGER-SONGWRITER/GUITARIST BEGINS U.S. TOUR THIS FALL

July 15, 2008 — Burbank, CA — Warner Bros. Records will release the fifth solo album from singer, songwriter, and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, entitled Gift of Screws, on Reprise Records September 16, 2008.

Gift of Screws unites the broad appeal Buckingham showed as the main musical force behind Fleetwood Mac with the restless spirit of experimentalism he’s shown on landmark Mac albums as Rumours and Tusk, and on his own visionary solo albums. It’s the sum of Buckingham’s labors of musical love and dedication, with all the joys and struggles that have come along the way.

“I’d say this album distills several periods of time,” Buckingham says. “It has false starts to make albums, songs that go back a number of years that took a while to find a home, and brand-new songs. I wanted to bring it all together in one place. As an artist I’m still, for better or worse, clinging to my idealism and to my sense that there is still much to be said. This album is a culmination of that.”

Gift of Screws is a rocking complement to Buckingham’s previous album, 2006’s acoustic guitar-driven Under the Skin, balancing such layered guitar-and-voice contemplations as “Time Precious Time” and “Bel Air Rain” with the seductive rush of the title song and the opener “Great Day.” In some ways it’s also an extension of his Fleetwood Mac legacy as Mick Fleetwood and John McVie provide the unmistakable foundation on several songs, including the embracing “Wait for You” and the gloriously mad title song. Showcased throughout are Buckingham’s noted virtuosity as a guitarist, as well as his expressiveness as both a singer and writer.

Largely written and recorded both at his home studio and in solo hotel room sessions during his Under the Skin tour (an electrifying set of concerts documented on the 2008 DVD/CD package Live at the Bass Performance Hall), Gift of Screws was produced by Buckingham, with the exception of two songs — “Wait For You” and the title track — that were co-produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Jewel, Dave Matthews Band).

Last fall, Buckingham embarked on his first U.S. solo tour in nearly 14 years, which continued through the summer. He will tour the U.S. in support of Gift of Screws through September and October. Please visit Buckingham’s website, www.lindseybuckingham.com, for details.

The track-listing for Gift of Screws is as follows:

“Great Day”
“Time Precious Time”
“Did You Miss Me”
“Wait For You”
“Love Runs Deeper”
“Bel Air Rain”
“The Right Place to Fade”
“Gift of Screws”
“Underground”
“Treason”

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For further information, please contact Reprise Records Publicity
Luke Burland / (615) 214-1489; luke.burland@wbr.com
Nikki Herceg / (615) 214-1489; nikki.herceg@wbr.com

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michelej1 · #2 07-15-2008, 11:10 AM

Ok Linds, we just want to know which are the false starts, which are the brand new tracks and which are the old songs waiting for a home? And why are there only 10 of them?

Well, this is good, an album and a tour. He did what we wanted.

Michele

Tango · #3 07-15-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Well, this is good, an album and a tour. He did what we wanted.

Michele

EXACTLY! FINALLY!

aleuzzi · #4 07-15-2008, 11:35 AM

I'll buy it for sure. All of Lindsey's solo albums have been very rewarding, and even Under the Skin, which I thought was his weakest, was strong in enough places to justify its existence.

But some of those ten songs better be pretty darn long! If not, there needs to be about five more on there.

Peestie · #5 07-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Sounds like this album is going to a whole balance of styles which will make it like OOTC. That's an idea I can get behind! The "madness" of the title track along with some UTS-esque moments.

Maccafan5000 · #6 07-15-2008, 12:13 PM

Sadly I'll probably dish out much more money than I have not only buying tickets for the tour but buying at least 6 or 7 copies of this album to pass around to family and friends. I hope that $18 price sticker goes down a bit.

BUT, I cannot complain at all....as Michele posted, he's doing EXACTLY what I've been waiting for (album/tour) since the release of Live at Bass and since that last smokin concert in Milwaukee last summer. (has it really only been a year?!)

I hope Reprise gets this new album some damn good publicity!!

Peestie · #7 07-15-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Maccafan5000

I hope Reprise gets this new album some damn good publicity!!

Ha! Not a chance. They did zip for UTS why would they do more for this one?

michelej1 · #8 07-15-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Maccafan5000

Sadly I'll probably dish out much more money than I have not only buying tickets for the tour but buying at least 6 or 7 copies of this album to pass around to family and friends. I hope that $18 price sticker goes down a bit.

Maybe like last time you can get some cds with your concert ticket purchases. That's how I ended up getting so many copies of UTS. So, you can kill 2 birds with one stone. I had so many I was saying, "I'm giving these out as baby shower gifts!"

Hey, get that kid started out on the right track. Michele

TrueFaith77 · #9 07-15-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aleuzzi

I'll buy it for sure. All of Lindsey's solo albums have been very rewarding, and even Under the Skin, which I thought was his weakest, was strong in enough places to justify its existence.

But some of those ten songs better be pretty darn long! If not, there needs to be about five more on there.

I'm fine with 10 tracks. However, don't forget how common it is for iTunes versions to have bonus tracks. There might be other surprises in store.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maccafan5000

Sadly I'll probably dish out much more money than I have not only buying tickets for the tour but buying at least 6 or 7 copies of this album to pass around to family and friends. I hope that $18 price sticker goes down a bit.

I'm doing the same thing; I told everyone already: THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE GETTING FOR CHRISTMAS! I hope there's a vinyl pressing so I can get that too. And I'll get the iTunes version if it has any extra goodies.

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Originally Posted by Peestie

Ha! Not a chance. They did zip for UTS why would they do more for this one?

Is anyone interested in forming a publicity task force on this? I have some ideas. . . (well, one idea but it's really good! lol) I know I'd hate to work for Reprise/WB for free, but you know, it might proove to be useful experience and I'd love to get the word out. Anyway, let me know if anyone's interested.

Peestie · #10 07-15-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Is anyone interested in forming a publicity task force on this? I have some ideas. . . (well, one idea but it's really good! lol) I know I'd hate to work for Reprise/WB for free, but you know, it might proove to be useful experience and I'd love to get the word out. Anyway, let me know if anyone's interested.

That could be interesting. It's certainly the most likely way for him to get publicity.

vivfox · #11 07-15-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Is anyone interested in forming a publicity task force on this? I have some ideas. . . (well, one idea but it's really good! lol) I know I'd hate to work for Reprise/WB for free, but you know, it might proove to be useful experience and I'd love to get the word out. Anyway, let me know if anyone's interested.

Why don't you call or e-mail the two people listed at the bottom of the article for ideas of how you can help with promotion?

DavidMn · #12 07-15-2008, 02:41 PM

Has anyone heard the short like 5 second clip of the new song on the Brady Theater website?

Peestie · #13 07-15-2008, 02:50 PM

Sounded like that might be from Bel Air Rain. Sort of sounded like he says "In the falling - " and then it gets cut off. Would make sense if it was "falling rain".

Cool!

DavidMn · #14 07-15-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Peestie

Sounded like that might be from Bel Air Rain. Sort of sounded like he says "In the falling - " and then it gets cut off. Would make sense if it was "falling rain".

Cool!

I dunno, but for some reason that song excites me the most and will probably be the one I listen to first.

michelej1 · #15 07-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Lindsey Buckingham hitting road with new album

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/enterta...road-new-album
Wed Jul 16, 3:51 AM ET
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has recruited bandmates Mick Fleetwood and John McVie to help out on his second solo album in two years, and will launch a North American tour in September.

"Gift of Screws" will be released on September 16 via Reprise Records, and is more rock-driven than 2006's acoustic guitar-oriented "Under the Skin." Fleetwood and McVie, play drums and bass, respectively, on several songs, including the title track.

Buckingham's tour begins September 7 in Saratoga, Calif., and wraps October 19 in New York. He will celebrate his 59th birthday on October 3, somewhere between Chicago (October 2) and Milwaukee (October 4).

As for Fleetwood Mac, he said in March that the group is hoping to tour early next year, but downplayed reports that Sheryl Crow would fill in for retired member Christine McVie.

Reuters/Billboard