Mike Oldfield will release his brand new album, his first of original material since 2008, on January 27, 2014. Man On The Rocks is a deeply personal song-based album that reflects many of Mike’s different influences. Recorded in the Bahamas, Oldfield’s 25th studio album has been produced by Mike with legendary British producer Stephen Lipson (Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney, Producers).

The full tracklisting is Sailing, Moonshine, Man On The Rocks, Castaway, Minutes, Dreaming In The Wind, Nuclear, Chariots, Following The Angels, Irene and I Give Myself Away.

“It has been a pleasure making Man On The Rocks with such a dedicated team of performers,” says Oldfield. “For a long period, I felt that I wasn’t going to record any new music again. But, after the elation of the Olympics and the explorations of my catalogue, I felt the time was right to return with this, one of my favourite albums to date.”

Man On The Rocks features legendary bassist Leland Sklar (Phil Collins, Crosby, Stills & Nash, James Taylor) and drummer John Robinson (Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Daft Punk). Joining on vocals for this album is Luke Spiller from young UK band The Struts.

The album features some of Oldfield’s most direct, guitar driven music for some while on tracks like Ireneand the title track, but also diversifies into folk on Dreaming In The Wind and covers William McDowell’s gospel song I Give Myself Away.

Man On The Rocks underlines Mike Oldfield’s status as one of the most singular talents to ever emerge from the UK. A BBC 4 Documentary …plus Tubular Bells – the story of Mike and the iconic album – airs tonight at 9pm, followed by a screening of the Second House 1973 televised performance of the album which also features appearances from Steve Hillage, Terry Oldfield, Tom Newman, Pierre Moerlen, Karl Jenkins, Mike Ratledge, Mick Taylor and Fred Frith.

(source Prog Magazine)

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