STEWART COPELAND

I want to hear more about this! Is it just these singles? Will there be shows? Highly underrated project by Stewart

How? What? When? Where? Why?

A couple of new singles to be released in November on Band Camp. Seems unlike there will be any shows (I got cught up in the moment/wishful thinking)

https://1430wcmy.com/2022/10/24/stewart ... w-singles/
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Stewart Copeland’s post-Police band Animal Logic reunites for two new singles
By Matt Friedlander
Oct 24, 2022 | 6:00 PM

Animal Logic, the short-lived band featuring Police drummer Stewart Copeland, acclaimed jazz bassist Stanley Clarke and singer/songwriter Deborah Holland, has reunited and will release its first new music in over 30 years next month.

The group will issue two new singles — “Can I Tell You” and “Ordinary” — on November 18 via all major digital music providers and at Animal Logic’s Bandcamp page.

Animal Logic formed in 1987, released a pair of studio albums — 1989’s self-titled effort and 1991’s Animal Logic II — and mounted a 1989 world tour before breaking up. The group released a few modestly successful singles, including “There’s a Spy (In the House of Love),” which peaked at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2013, the trio reunited for a video that features them performing the Holland song “Whipping Boy” at Copeland’s Sacred Grove home studio. Since then, Copeland, Clarke and Holland have collectively continued to work remotely on new music. Copeland also lent his talents to four tracks on Holland’s 2020 solo album, Fine, Thank You!

According to a press statement, “Can I Tell You” boasts West Coast-inspired songwriting and folk-rock influences combined with Copeland and Clarke’s signature rhythms, and features Bela Fleck and the Flecktones member Howard Levy on harmonica.

“Ordinary” is a kinetic, upbeat rock tune that’s similar to the material on Animal Logic’s debut album.

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Between 2013 and 2022, the band shared ideas and files, resulting in the two new tracks, “Can You Tell Me” and “Ordinary,” which capture the quintessential, timeless Animal Logic approach.

“Can You Tell Me” combines classic West Coast songwriting, American folk-rock influences, and Clarke and Copeland’s rhythmic signatures. It explores the need for people to move on instead of wallowing in misery when faced with untenable circumstances. The track also features Howard Levy on harmonica, from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.

“Ordinary” is a kinetic, upbeat rocker with lyrics focusing on the myriad upheavals the world is facing and trying to keep one’s head together despite it all. It includes sophisticated vocal harmonies, addictive hooks, and would have been very much at home on Animal Logic’s debut record.

The songs will be released digitally on November 18 and will be available on all streaming platforms. They can also be purchased via Bandcamp at: https://animallogic1.bandcamp.com/

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Well, that was a very substantial answer.

I saw them twice in the 80's. So amazing. If they did a tour, even a small one, it would be monumental.

Howstupidmrbates wrote:I saw them twice in the 80's. So amazing. If they did a tour, even a small one, it would be monumental.

I agree. I am still kicking myself for not seeing them in Chicago when I had the chance. Stewart brings something different with Animal Logic that really isn’t there with his other projects.

I prefer “Can I Tell You” as it is fresh and different from their prior songs. “Ordinary” is good too, through. I only wish Stanley were more prominent in the mix, a complaint I had with the first album but was much improved in their second.

I ain't listening to no Spotify. Proper release, or nuthin'!