Robert Plant has been talking about his new solo album, which is due later this year. Plant has signed to Nonesuch for the follow-up to 2010's Band Of Joy. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Plant said: "It’s really a celebratory record, but it's very crunchy and gritty, very West African and very Massiv...
Robert Plant has been talking about his new solo album, which is due later this year.
Plant has signed to Nonesuch for the follow-up to 2010’s Band Of Joy. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Plant said: “It’s really a celebratory record, but it’s very crunchy and gritty, very West African and very Massive Attack-y. There’s a lot of bottom end, so it might sound alright at a Jamaican party, but I’m not sure it would sound alright on [US radio network] NPR.”
The album will feature The Sensational Space Shifters and was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World studios. Speaking about working with Nonesuch, Plant has commented: “I’m pleased to find such a reputable home for our renegade departures. The support and encouragement we have received has been strong and refreshing.”
Meanwhile, Plant has postponed a run of Spanish live dates. According to his website, the shows have been postponed “due to scheduling conflicts”. Tickets can be refunded through local ticketing agents.
The shows are:
July 24 – Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
July 26 – La Mar De Músicas, Cartagena Port (Murcia)
July 27 – Plaza De Toros, Malaga
July 29 – Palacio De Deportes, Madrid
July 31 – Cap Roig Festival, Girona