Father John Misty has announced a forthcoming album, titled Chloë and the Next 20th Century, due out April 8 via Sub Pop and Bella Union. The artist, otherwise known as Josh Tillman, has also shared the first single off the album, “Funny Girl,” and the accompanying video.
Chloë and the Next 20th Century was written and recorded from August through December 2020, with assistance from producer/ multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Wilson and engineer and mixer Dave Cerminara.
“Basic tracks were recorded at Wilson’s Five Star Studio with strings, brass, and woodwinds recorded at United Recordings in a session featuring Dan Higgins and Wayne Bergeron, among others.” The press release reads.
The LP will be available in standard 2XLP black vinyl, a limited Loser Edition 2XLP gatefold version pressed on transparent blue vinyl. A limited-edition box set with exclusive artwork in a hardcover book containing both LPs pressed on clear red vinyl, with a poster by Rafa Orrico, is also available. Plus two bonus 7” singles featuring Lana Del Rey covering “Buddy’s Rendezvous” and Jack Cruz’s rendition of “Kiss Me (I Love You).” Additionally, the album will be sold in CD, cassette, and digital formats.
In support of the LP, Father John Misty has scheduled two symphony performances. On Feb. 25, he will perform in Los Angeles at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the L.A. Phil, and April 7 in London at the Barbican with Britten Sinfonia conducted by Jules Buckley.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. local time.
Stream “Funny Girl” below.
Chloë and the Next 20th Century Track List
1. Chloë
2. Goodbye Mr. Blue
3. KIss Me ( I Loved You)
4. (Everything But) Her Love
5. Buddy’s Rendezvous
6. Q4
7. Olvidado (Otro Momento)
8. Funny Girl
9. Only a Fool
10. We Could Be Strangers
11. The Next 20th Century
