The Squirrel Nut Zippers have released a new track, "Train On Fire," along with an accompanying music video. The song is the second single from the Zippers' upcoming record Lost Songs of Doc Souchon, which is due out Sept. 25.
"Train On Fire" features violin and backup vocals from Andrew Bird. Bird has previously collaborated with the Zippers, but not since their 1998 album Perennial Favorites.
Lost Songs of Doc Souchon is the Zippers first release since their 2018 record Beasts Of Burgundy. “This new album was inspired by all of the mysterious characters from the history of New Orleans jazz music,” said band leader Jimbo Mathus (via press release). “It speaks to the hidden roots of where our aesthetic, interests and philosophy comes from. It pulls on the hidden thread.”
Pre-order Lost Songs of Doc Souchon at snzippers.com. Watch the new video and see the full track list below!
Track Listing For Lost Songs Of Doc Souchon
Animule Ball (Unknown)
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (Crewe/Gaudio, arr. Dr. Sick)
She's Ballin (Mathus)
Train On Fire (Mathus)
Mr Wonderful (Mathus)
I Talk To My Haircut (Rev Fred Lane)
Purim Nigrum (Unknown)
Cookie (New Orleans Willie Jackson)
Happy Days Are Here Again (Ager/Yellen)
Summer Longings (Stephen Foster)
