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Beck Announces First Album in Seven Years, ‘Ride Lonesome,’ Drops Meditative Video For ‘In the Night’ Single
Beck has announced his 16th studio album, "Ride Lonesome," his first in seven years since the Grammy-winning "Hyperspace" in 2019. The album, out on 18 September via Capitol Records, sees him reunite with the band who played on his acclaimed records "Sea Change," "Morning Phase" and "Mutations," alongside producer Nigel Godrich, and marks a significant return for the veteran singer-songwriter.
Alongside the announcement, Beck released a video for the album's second single, "In the Night," a sombre ballad featuring acoustic guitar, strings and horns, directed by Mikai Karl and starring French actor Denis Lavant. The 12-track album follows April's title-track release and will be supported by a North American tour beginning 16 September in Vancouver and running through to 31 October in Nashville.
In short
- Beck announces "Ride Lonesome," his first album in seven years, out 18 September
- New single "In the Night" video features actor Denis Lavant
- Supporting North American tour runs 16 September to 31 October
Explained simply
Beck is an American singer-songwriter who has built a prominent career over three decades, known for critically acclaimed albums and several Grammy award wins. His return to recording comes after a seven-year gap since his last album in 2019.
"Ride Lonesome" reunites Beck with longtime collaborators including producer Nigel Godrich and the musicians who played on some of his most respected earlier records. The album will arrive in September alongside a North American tour, marking a significant return to the creative partnerships that have defined his most acclaimed work.
The album's second single is a sombre ballad featuring acoustic guitar, strings and horns, offering a glimpse of the artistic direction of the 12-track record. The release follows April's unveiling of the title track and will give audiences their first new material from the artist in seven years.
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