New Dave Gahan & Soulsavers Album IMPOSTER to be Released November 12th
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2021 — Multi-platinum selling, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted recording artist and songwriter Dave Gahan, along with long time musical partner Soulsavers (Rich Machin), will release a new album on November 12th. Entitled Imposter, Dave takes listeners on a personal journey of 12 meticulously chosen reimagined songs from across genres and time periods, including selections from Neil Young, Bob Dylan, PJ Harvey, Charlie Chaplin, Cat Power and Mark Lanegan, amongst others.
One would be remiss to refer to Imposter as a cover album. Rather, Imposter is a story of songs, which Dave Gahan & Soulsavers listened to, studied, absorbed, and gave a new life. All of the songs have deep meaning to Dave, making Imposter a reflection of Dave’s life – a story told by others, but in his own distinct voice.
“When I listen to other people’s voices and songs—more importantly the way they sing them and interpret the words—I feel at home,” Dave Gahan confesses. “I identify with it. It comforts me more than anything else. There’s not one performer on the record who I haven’t been moved by.” He adds, “I know we made something special, and I hope other people feel that and it takes them on a little kind of trip—especially people who love music and have for years.”
The first offering from Imposter will be “Metal Heart.” Written by Chan Marshall (Cat Power), and first released in 1998, the reimagined version from Dave & Soulsavers will drop on October 8th.
Imposter track listing:
The Dark End of the Street
Strange Religion
Lilac Wine
I Held My Baby Last Night
A Man Needs a Maid
Metal Heart
Shut Me Down
Where My Love Lies Asleep
Smile
The Desperate Kingdom of Love
Not Dark Yet
Always On My Mind
Unlike Dave Gahan & Soulsavers’ past albums which were transatlantic collaborations where the duo recorded separately and passed parts back and forth, the recording of Imposter was done live as a ten-member band at the famed Shangri-La Recording Studio in Malibu, CA in November of 2019. This allowed for not only a more intimate collaboration, but for Dave & Soulsavers to truly absorb the atmosphere and have the space to breathe a different spirit into the tracks. In an interview with podcaster and media personality Chris Black, Dave noted, “This was the first time we were all in one space. It was kind of lucky [timing] as well… Arriving at Shangri-La every day, it was magical. We’d have coffee, go in, and work.”
Imposter, also produced by Rich Machin and Dave Gahan, serves as the collaborators’ third album, following their critically acclaimed 2015 release Angels & Ghosts and their first release, 2012’s The Light the Dead See. The album will be released in digital, as well as physical formats, worldwide on November 12th through Columbia Records.
SOURCE Columbia Records
Imposter by Dave Gahan & Soulsavers
Imposter is a collection of songs from Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. They didn’t write these songs, but listened to them, studied them, and gave them new life. It is a reflection of Dave's life, a story told by others, but in his own distinct voice.
First song, Metal Heart, out Friday October 8, 2021.
Album Available Everywhere November 12, 2021
SINGLE
Metal Heart
The Dark End Of The Street
LIVE PERFORMANCE
An intimate live performance of Imposter 2021
LP RELEASE
12" (Columbia: C-276945 / 194399256015) US
Side 1
"The Dark End of the Street" (James Carr) 02:35
"Strange Religion" (Mark Lanegan - ex Screaming Trees)
"Lilac Wine" (James Shelton, Jeff Buckley)
"I Held My Baby Last Night" (Elmore James)
"A Man Needs a Maid" (Neil Young)
"Metal Heart" (Cat Power) 04:46
Side 2
"Shut Me Down" (Roland S. Howard - ex Burstay Party)
"Where My Love Lies Asleep" (Gene Clark - ex The Byrds)
"Smile" (Charlie Chaplin - Nat King Cole)
"The Desperate Kingdom of Love" (PJ Harvey)
"Not Dark Yet" (Bob Dylan)
"Always On My Mind" (Elvis Presley)
● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE
Barcode:1 94399 25601 5
Runout etching Side A:AL-19439-925601-1
Runout etching Side B:BL-19439-925601-1
Rights Society:ASCAP
Rights Society:BMI
Rights Society:PRS
Rights Society:SASAC
Other:33 ⅓ RPM STEREO
Sticker:
A STORY
OF SONGS
FEATURING
LILAC WINE,
ALWAYS ON MY MIND
& METAL HEART
19439925601 S1
NOTE: 180 Gramm, sleeve-jacket. Black single vinyl (standard weight), 12 pages LP booklet, Printed inner sleeve. Track durations do not appear on release.
CD RELEASE
CD (Columbia: 19439925912) US
"The Dark End of the Street" (James Carr) 02:35
"Strange Religion" (Mark Lanegan - ex Screaming Trees)
"Lilac Wine" (James Shelton, Jeff Buckley)
"I Held My Baby Last Night" (Elmore James)
"A Man Needs a Maid" (Neil Young)
"Metal Heart" (Cat Power) 04:46
"Shut Me Down" (Roland S. Howard - ex Burstay Party)
"Where My Love Lies Asleep" (Gene Clark - ex The Byrds)
"Smile" (Charlie Chaplin - Nat King Cole)
"The Desperate Kingdom of Love" (PJ Harvey)
"Not Dark Yet" (Bob Dylan)
"Always On My Mind" (Elvis Presley)
● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE
Barcode:1 94399 25912 2
Runout CD:Sonopress 58036605/19439925912RD1 21
Mastering SID Code:IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code:IFPI 072Y
Sticker:
A STORY
OF SONGS
FEATURING
LILAC WINE,
ALWAYS ON MY MIND
& METAL HEART
19439925612
NOTE: CD im Softpak (DigiSleeve), 24 Seiten CD-Booklet. Track durations do not appear on release.
DIGITAL RELEASE
Imposter (Columbia: G010004609306U)
Digital Download 12 x File | MP3 | AIFF | FLAC
01"The Dark End of the Street" (James Carr) 02:35
02"Strange Religion" (Mark Lanegan - ex Screaming Trees)
03"Lilac Wine" (James Shelton, Jeff Buckley)
04"I Held My Baby Last Night" (Elmore James)
05"A Man Needs a Maid" (Neil Young)
06"Metal Heart" (Cat Power) 04:46
07"Shut Me Down" (Roland S. Howard - ex Burstay Party)
08"Where My Love Lies Asleep" (Gene Clark - ex The Byrds)
09"Smile" (Charlie Chaplin - Nat King Cole)
10"The Desperate Kingdom of Love" (PJ Harvey)
11"Not Dark Yet" (Bob Dylan)
12"Always On My Mind" (Elvis Presley)
NOTE: Duration: 46:42
VIDEO RELEASE
"Imposter" (Album Trailer)
"Imposter" (12" Vinyl Test Pressing US)
AUDIO | RELEASES
PRODUCTION DETAILS ALBUM
"The Dark End Of The Street" (James Carr) 02:35 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Strange Religion" (Mark Lanegan - ex Screaming Trees) 03:53 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Lilac Wine" (James Shelton, Jeff Buckley) 04:14 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"I Held My Baby Last Night" (Elmore James) 03:35 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"A Man Needs A Maid" (Neil Young) 04:11 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Metal Heart" (Cat Power) 04:46 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Shut Me Down" (Roland S. Howard - ex Burstay Party) 04:05 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Where My Love Lies Asleep" (Gene Clark - ex The Byrds) 04:22 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Smile" (Charlie Chaplin - Nat King Cole) 03:28 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"The Desperate Kingdom Of Love" (PJ Harvey) 02:55 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Not Dark Yet" (Bob Dylan) 05:20 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
"Always On My Mind" (Elvis Presley) 03:18 • Associated Performer: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers. Composer, Lyricist: Chan Marshall. Drums: Kevin Bales. Bass: Martyn LeNoble. Guitar: Tony Foster. Guitar: James Walbourne. Guitar, Producer: Rich Machin. Unknown: Eric Weaver. Unknown: Kaushlesh 'Garry' Purohit. Mixing Engineer: Marta Salogni. Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche. Organ: Sean Read
