MEN ALBUM: Six years in the making, the release of Jarboe's highly-ancicipated album The Men, which features Edward Ka-Spel and a plethora of other diverse artists (some of the most talented and respected in the business!) is imminent. I have heard Edward's contribution (though perhaps not the final mix) and the blending of these two vocal and artistic talents is mesmerizing - well worth the wait!

PRESS RELEASE: THE MEN

Six years in the making, The Men as revealed via twenty tracks on this double CD showcases the impressive range of Jarboe's artistry. The Men brings together an eclectic global roster of artists from diverse musical backgrounds whose only commonality is Jarboe herself. Conceptually, The Men examines the dreams of a woman and the exploration therein of her identity through males eyes.

Featured artists include veteran performers Blixa Bargeld (Einsterzende Neubauten, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds), Alan Sparhawk (LOW), Iva Davies (Icehouse, Master & Commander soundtrack), Jim Thirlwell (Foetus), Edward Ka-Spel (Legendary Pink Dots), Paz Lenchantin (A Perfect Circle, Zwan, RTX), William Faith (Faith & The Muse, Tweaker), Monica Richards (Faith & The Muse), David Torn (David Bowie, David Sylvian, SPLaTTeRCeLL...), Chris Connelly (Revolting Cocks, Ministry, Pigface), David J (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets, The Jazz Butcher), Percy Howard (Bill Laswell, Meridiem), Steve Von Till (Neurosis), Joseph Budenholzer (Current 93, Backworld, Lydia Lunch), Mika Vainio (PanSonic, Bjork remix), Kris Force (Amber Asylum), as well as : James Izzo (Thread), Blind Michael Bradley (Myssouri), Diana Obscura (The Living Jarboe), and new Jarboe collaborator: songwriter/guitarist Nic Le Ban.

The gorgeous image above is the cover of the album, which can be pre-ordered here. The anticipated release date is October, 2005.

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