They will play in Paris on the 30th March it seems (Trabendo), no december concert as they usualy do in Paris,
so it looks like an album tour, and the album will not be there in december, but before march...
Hello Valstar. :)
Thanks for the heads-up about NMA's March 30th, 2024 Trabendo gig (https://www.billetweb.fr/new-model-army2). I agree... new NMA album (January) 2024, with tour to follow.
Just googled (https://www.google.com/search?q=new+model+army+2024+schedule&sca_esv=568900134&biw=1358&bih=654&ei=OX4UZbzHC8zL0PEPme6ToAw&oq=New+model+army+2024+sc&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFk5ldyBtb2RlbCBhcm15IDIwMjQgc2MqAggAMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIIECEYFhgeGB0yCBAhGBYYHhgdSKdYUPIIWJoxcAV4ApABAJgB7wGgAZALqgEFMC44LjG4AQHIAQD4AQHCAgQQABhHwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYigUYhgPCAgQQIRgV4gMEGAAgQYgGAZAGCA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp) and found a couple of other 2024 French dates listed at songkick.com (https://www.songkick.com/artists/527966-new-model-army). It's looking a lot like the 2024 NMA tour will be kicking off in France, if the (online) information is correct.
I'm seriously praying that NMA/JS will make some sort of an official announcement at the .org home site really soon, about the new album pre-sale date especially. I hope I'll be able to pre-order within a month's time, if possible... please? :-\ I lose internet service October 29th, 2023 (not by choice though). :-[:'(
NMA 2024
(to be confirmed)
Thursday, February 29th Strasbourg, France La Laiterie (Grande Salle)
Friday, March 1st Villeurbanne, France La Transbordeur
Saturday, March 30th Paris, France Le Trabendo
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"Unbroken" the title sounds like NMA is a Metal band...
I really have no clue, but if the album description on the band's own newmodelarmy.org (https://www.newmodelarmy.org/news/1398-new-model-army-unbroken-album-tour) home page is anything to go by...
'...full of guitars, searing vocals and
emphasis on bass and drums...'
I think it's almost safe to say that "Unbroken" is (possibly) going to be a heavier-sounding; perhaps even more urgent, driven and darker (both with regards to sound and subject matter); as well as potentially being an edgier and louder album than "From Here" (NMA's preceding proper full-length studio recording was / is). Sounds seriously intriguing, pretty substantial and great, so far. :)
I hope there will be mellow and atmospheric songs in the album and not only angry energetic songs! ;)
Ahhhahahaha, lmao! Oh, Guillaume. :) You, I, and others who adore the mellower, atmospheric, melodic, more romantic side of NMA, will just have to pester Mr. Sullivan (in the kindest way possible, of course), for a follow-up to his stunning second solo offering, "Surrounded". In good time, a third solo album will come to fruition. I don't know how or why, but I've never been able to shake the feeling.
No one pens lyrics quite as soul-shifting, striking, profound, heartfelt and beautiful as Mr. Sullivan does. NO one. So much of JS' granddad is very much apparent, strong, alive and present in JS. His grandfather would be intensely proud of him --- JS' skill, talent, storytelling-through-song, gift; ability to reach, captivate and retain the listener, the audience, and, for continuing the Sullivan tradition to write.
JS said in an interview that there will not be another solo record... tender lol, but I beg to differ. Yes, you heard it here first, folks. Not saying anytime soon, nor within the next 2 or 3 years, but there will be a third solo record. You'll see. Never say never, they say. 8)
Even if "Unbroken" were to reveal one, two, or three songs of the softer, sweeter variety, I would still --- with open arms and wholeheartedly --- embrace and welcome a third Justin Sullivan solo record. :)
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Excerpt below,
pulled from a piece at
roughttrade.com (https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/new-model-army/unbroken-3)
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"Described as
'Dark Motown'
by Justin himself,
Unbroken features a diverse collection of tracks
that touch on topics ranging from social and political commentary
to deeply personal reflections.
The album is a powerful and emotionally intense body of work
ranging from rebellious tracks as “I Did Nothing Wrong”,
to contemplative songs like “First Summer After”.
the band continues to push the boundaries
of their signature sound while staying true
to the themes that have made them
a force to be reckoned with in the music world."
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"Unbroken" is giving me gooseflesh + terrific vibes, already! :D
Sounds like it's going to be even more substantial, potent, MASSIVE, intriguing,
than I had originally hoped, gathered, previously thought!
yes
yes,
yes!
YES!!
wWhoa!!
.oOo.
~ 8) ~