Hold onto your hats (or, you know, whatever cool indie accessories you’ve got going on) because The Smile is back, and they’re not just coming—they’re coming fast! On October 4, brace yourself for the second dose of sonic goodness this year from Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and jazz drumming wizard Tom Skinner. Yes, that’s right, two albums in one year. If you were just getting over the haunting beauty of Wall of Eyes, well, it’s time to buckle up for Cutouts.
The Smile Is Set To Create Yet Another Banger With Cutouts
What’s that? You missed their latest single? Fear not! “Don’t Get Me Started” is here, along with its B-side buddy “The Slip,” and if you’ve been craving more, you’re in luck. Cutouts isn’t just serving up one or two new tracks; it’s delivering a full course meal with “Foreign Spies” and “Zero Sum” leading the charge. And as if that wasn’t enough to get you jittery with excitement, these tracks come with trippy visuals by none other than Weirdcore. So yeah, you’ll want to check those out ASAP.
Jonny Greenwood’s Health Scare
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room—Jonny Greenwood’s recent health scare. The poor guy ended up in the hospital with a severe infection that had us all holding our collective breath. But, in the band’s own words, “Mercifully he is now out of danger and will soon return home.” So while Greenwood’s been busy giving us all heart palpitations, the 2/3 of The Smile was cooking up this new album in Oxford and London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios. Talk about making the best of a bad situation!
Cutouts Track Listing
So what’s in store with Cutouts? Here’s the rundown:
- Foreign Spies
- Instant Psalm
- Zero Sum
- Colours Fly
- Eyes & Mouth
- Don’t Get Me Started
- Tiptoe
- The Slip
- No Words
- Bodies Laughing
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just dipping your toes into The Smile’s pond of sound, Cutouts promises to be a wild ride. October 4th can’t come soon enough, so mark your calendars, clear your playlists, and get ready to have your mind blown—again.
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