DT: SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
FR: LIBBY COFFEY/MITCH SCHNEIDER/MSO PR
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD
RELEASE NEW ALBUM
‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…’
TODAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
UK/EUROPE TOUR KICKS OFF SEPT. 18 IN GLASGOW
SPECIAL PEFORMANCE SET FOR
HALLOWEEN NIGHT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 IN NEW ORLEANS AT
TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 1 IN MEMPHIS
“a record of disarming directness…”
– 4/5 Mojo
– 4/5 Mojo
“a unique voice still raging…”
– 4/5 Q Magazine
– 4/5 Q Magazine
“an impressive comeback… Lydon remains a devout pop modernist.”
– Uncut
– Uncut
“A still-vital John Lydon rages towards retirement on a saucy, scuzzy new album.”
– NME
– NME
“Lydon remains at his most cogent and compelling when making music.”
– 4/5 Mail on Sunday
– 4/5 Mail on Sunday
“…these 11 funk-stained numbers prove John Lydon is still as relevant and necessary as he has ever been.”
– Under The Radar
– Under The Radar
“…the barrelling tumult of ‘Double Trouble’, the Bowie-esque grandeur of ‘Bettie Page’ and the Roxy Music-ish thrust of ‘Spice of Choice’ flaunt energised reserves of elevating, Davros-barking distinction.”
– Independent on Sunday
– Independent on Sunday
“What The World Needs Now builds on This Is PiL in just about every way, taking the band in new directions while remaining rooted in the sound that PiL invented so long ago. For those who thought the band’s 2012 return album was a one-shot burst, you’re dead wrong, and you’re lucky you are.”
– Punk News
– Punk News
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD release their 10th studio album WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW… today, Friday, September 4. The 11-track album, which is garnering rave reviews, follows the huge critical success of 2012’s ‘This is PiL’, the band’s first album in 17 years.
Album opener and lead single “Double Trouble” sees the band launching into a statement of intent. Out now, and currently sitting at No.2 in the UK Vinyl SinglesChart and No.3 in the Physical Singles Chart, the 10″ vinyl version will be backed by “Bettie Page” and also come with additional non-album bonus track “Turkey Tits.”
Commenting on the new album, JOHN LYDON says, “Buy now while stocks last.”
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time,PUBLIC IMAGE LTD‘s music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound, JOHN LYDON guided the band from their debut album ‘First Issue’ in 1978 through to 1992’s That What Is Not. After a 17-year hiatus, LYDON reactivated PiL in 2009 by taking them back on the road worldwide.
Last year the band returned to Steve Winwood’s Wincraft studio in the Cotswolds’ to record the new album. The release of WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…precedes the start of their 23-date UK/Europe tour in Glasgow on September 18thand follows on from last year’s one-off sold-out show at London’s Indigo at the 02.After the UK/Europe tour the group will return to North America for their first show in three years, a special performance at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience inNew Orleans, LA on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31. After their appearance at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD will launch a North American tour on November 1 in Memphis, TN that will continue throughNovember 29 in Los Angeles.Tickets forVoodoo are available now at:www.worshipthemusic.com and the PUBLIC IMAGE LTD U.S. tour is on-sale now viawww.pilofficial.com
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW is entirely self-funded by PUBLIC IMAGE LTDand is released on PiL’s own label ‘PiL Official’ via Redeye in the U.S. and Cargo UK Distribution in the U.K. The iTunes version of ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW… also includes the promo video for “Double Trouble,” plus the non-album‘Turkey Tits’ as exclusive bonus tracks. The potent and eclectic PUBLIC IMAGE LTD line-up features JOHN LYDON (vocals), LU EDMONDS(guitar), SCOTT FIRTH (bass) and BRUCE SMITH (drums).
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD are:
JOHN LYDON: After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltdin 1978. Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses and has recently released the autobiography‘Anger is an Energy: My Life Uncensored’.
LU EDMONDS: Multi-instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned, Lujoined Public Image Ltd in 1986 recording and playing on the album ‘Happy?’ andco-writing the album ‘9’, adding yet another dimension to the Public Image Ltdsound.
BRUCE SMITH: Drummer in The Pop Group and formerly of The Slits, Brucebecame percussionist for Public Image Ltd in 1986 playing and recording on the albums ‘Happy?’ and ‘9’. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce brought his unique style into the fold.
SCOTT FIRTH: A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn and Elvis Costello.
‘Double Trouble’ 10″ Vinyl Single
A-side: Double Trouble
B-side: Bettie Page
Turkey Tits
‘What The World Needs Now’ Track Listing
1. Double Trouble
2. Know Now
3. Bettie Page
4. C’est La Vie
5. Spice of Choice
6. The One
7. Big Blue Sky
8. Whole Life Time
9. I’m Not Satisfied
10. Corporate
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Public Image Ltd at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience:
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New Orleans, LA
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Public Image Ltd North American Tour:
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Memphis, TN
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New Daisy Theatre
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Athens, GA
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Georgia Theatre
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Culture Room
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St. Petersburg, FL
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The State Theatre
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Orlando, FL
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The Plaza Live
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Washington, DC
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U Street Music Hall
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Philadelphia, PA
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The Trocadero Theatre
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Pittsburgh, PA
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The Altar Bar
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Montreal, QU
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Toronto, ON
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The Opera House
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New York, NY
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Best Buy Theater
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Chicago, IL
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Concord Music Hall
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Lincoln, NE
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Knickerbockers-NEW SHOW
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Denver, CO
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Gothic Theatre
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Vancouver, BC
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Vogue Theatre
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Seattle, WA
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The Showbox
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Las Vegas, NV
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Brooklyn Bowl
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San Francisco, CA
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The Chapel-SOLD-OUT
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Sacramento, CA
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Ace of Spades
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Los Angeles, CA
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The Fonda Theatre
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