SLEEPWALKERS - Brian's second solo album

Started a new thread where we can collect all info about Brian's second album. This is what we know so far:

Album title: SLEEPWALKERS
Release date:  February 9 2018 on Island Records
Produced by Ted Hutt
First single: Forget Me Not (released October 27 2017)


Second single: If Your Prayers Don't Get To Heaven (released December 14 2017)


Preorder bundles available here:
US preorder:
https://shop.brianfallonmusic.com/ (black vinyl & red vinyl)
UK preorder:
http://shop.virginemi.com/brianfallon/
https://www.banquetrecords.com/brian-fallon/sleepwalkers/brianfallonLP2 (Red vinyl / 300 allocated to the UK - taken from the US red pressing)
Germany/Europe preorder (2 x 12“ black vinyl + 7“ with exclusive B-side /500):
https://www.flight13.com/details/brian-fallon-the-howling-weather-sleepwalkers-128547
http://www.finestvinyl.de/rock-vinyl/fallon-brian-sleepwalkers/?item=121243
http://greenhell.de/navi.php?a=78692&lang=eng

Artwork:


Tracklisting:
1. If Your Prayers Don't Get To Heaven
2. Forget Me Not
3. Come Wander With Me
4. Etta James
5. Her Majesty's Service
6. Proof of Life
7. Little Nightmares
8. Sleepwalkers
9. My Name is the Night (Color Me Black)
10. Neptune
11. Watson
12. See You on the Other Side

enola wrote:

First single: Forget Me Not (released October 27 2018)

Preorders start on Oct. 27 2018

Damn...Thats a long wait

Ugh, now the reference to the pre-order bundles disappeared and it goes to a page saying "no offers at this time".

Here’s hoping the track listing comes out soon

CONSPIRACY THEORY TIME:

Okay, so we now have two data points for Brian Fallon solo records (Painkillers and Sleepwalkers) which somewhat play off each other, a theory occurred to me.  The Brian Fallon Solo Project is simply a trilogy during a hiatus of TGA which is about rebirth.  In this scenario, we have PAINKILLERS (putting yourself to sleep), SLEEPWALKERS (Asleep and dreaming/moving), and finally, UNTITLED THIRD ALBUM (will be something about waking up renewed).

I would say that Painkillers was about leaving something for something better (Smoke, Among Other Foolish Things, Red Lights form a nice example).  Our one song (and multiple interviews) from Sleepwalkers is about being at that better place but being unsure (Forget Me Not is a 'happy song' about being visited in the grave, a more upbeat version of "Underneath the Ground" really).  I think the third album is gonna be the happiest we have heard our boy since he Came To Dance.

After the third record, Brian, the Alex's, and Benny reunite under the Central Jersey skies.

/Takes off tinfoil hat

Asmith1912 wrote:

CONSPIRACY THEORY TIME:

Okay, so we now have two data points for Brian Fallon solo records (Painkillers and Sleepwalkers) which somewhat play off each other, a theory occurred to me.  The Brian Fallon Solo Project is simply a trilogy during a hiatus of TGA which is about rebirth.  In this scenario, we have PAINKILLERS (putting yourself to sleep), SLEEPWALKERS (Asleep and dreaming/moving), and finally, UNTITLED THIRD ALBUM (will be something about waking up renewed).

I would say that Painkillers was about leaving something for something better (Smoke, Among Other Foolish Things, Red Lights form a nice example).  Our one song (and multiple interviews) from Sleepwalkers is about being at that better place but being unsure (Forget Me Not is a 'happy song' about being visited in the grave, a more upbeat version of "Underneath the Ground" really).  I think the third album is gonna be the happiest we have heard our boy since he Came To Dance.

After the third record, Brian, the Alex's, and Benny reunite under the Central Jersey skies.

/Takes off tinfoil hat

Asmith1912 wrote:

CONSPIRACY THEORY TIME:

Okay, so we now have two data points for Brian Fallon solo records (Painkillers and Sleepwalkers) which somewhat play off each other, a theory occurred to me.  The Brian Fallon Solo Project is simply a trilogy during a hiatus of TGA which is about rebirth.  In this scenario, we have PAINKILLERS (putting yourself to sleep), SLEEPWALKERS (Asleep and dreaming/moving), and finally, UNTITLED THIRD ALBUM (will be something about waking up renewed).

I would say that Painkillers was about leaving something for something better (Smoke, Among Other Foolish Things, Red Lights form a nice example).  Our one song (and multiple interviews) from Sleepwalkers is about being at that better place but being unsure (Forget Me Not is a 'happy song' about being visited in the grave, a more upbeat version of "Underneath the Ground" really).  I think the third album is gonna be the happiest we have heard our boy since he Came To Dance.

After the third record, Brian, the Alex's, and Benny reunite under the Central Jersey skies.

/Takes off tinfoil hat

THIS JUST MADE MY DAY

Asmith1912 wrote:

CONSPIRACY THEORY TIME:

Okay, so we now have two data points for Brian Fallon solo records (Painkillers and Sleepwalkers) which somewhat play off each other, a theory occurred to me.  The Brian Fallon Solo Project is simply a trilogy during a hiatus of TGA which is about rebirth.  In this scenario, we have PAINKILLERS (putting yourself to sleep), SLEEPWALKERS (Asleep and dreaming/moving), and finally, UNTITLED THIRD ALBUM (will be something about waking up renewed).

I would say that Painkillers was about leaving something for something better (Smoke, Among Other Foolish Things, Red Lights form a nice example).  Our one song (and multiple interviews) from Sleepwalkers is about being at that better place but being unsure (Forget Me Not is a 'happy song' about being visited in the grave, a more upbeat version of "Underneath the Ground" really).  I think the third album is gonna be the happiest we have heard our boy since he Came To Dance.

After the third record, Brian, the Alex's, and Benny reunite under the Central Jersey skies.

/Takes off tinfoil hat

Noooooo!!! No third album. I want them back sooner than that

Interesting theory though. And I'd be all for it if it didn't mean 2-3 more years before TGA is back.

Good theory

No way brian could ever stick to a plan that long though

For those curious about the tracklist:

Spoiler:

Barresi wrote:

For those curious about the tracklist:

Nice. Thank you.

Barresi wrote:

For those curious about the tracklist:

Spoiler:

Is this real? Where did you get it? If this is genuine, then I am psyched for this album.

Trey810 wrote:

Barresi wrote:

For those curious about the tracklist:

Spoiler:

Is this real? Where did you get it? If this is genuine, then I am psyched for this album.

Yup, that was correct, bar for the additional title for 9.

Track listing as per various outlets:

1. If Your Prayers Don't Get To Heaven
2. Forget Me Not
3. Come Wander With Me
4. Etta James
5. Her Majesty's Service
6. Proof of Life
7. Little Nightmares
8. Sleepwalkers
9. My Name is the Night (Color Me Black)
10. Neptune
11. Watson
12. See You on the Other Side

Excited about Etta James; she was a wonderful blues singer so surely it has to be a blues tune, right?

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First full review I’ve seen here:

https://www.threesongsandout.com/single-post/2018/01/16/Brian-Fallon---Sleepwalkers-Album-Review


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Sounds promising. And the bit about taking more risks - Get Hurt was risky, and most reviewers criticized that. There's just no pleasing some people...

Anyone listened to the previews on iTunes ? Sounds amazing and I can’t wait

ProMayhem wrote:

Anyone listened to the previews on iTunes ? Sounds amazing and I can’t wait

I didn't realize the previews were out on iTunes yet. I had checked on Friday and they still were not. But this morning I just couldn't help myself after reading this.

But....I only previewed 3 songs - Come Wander with Me, Etta James, and Neptune. And yes....I'm much more excited for this album now than I ever was for Painkillers. This, to me, sounds like what I envisioned a Brian Fallon solo album would sound like if you had asked me 5 years ago.

Etta James sounds like it's off of Elsie....which, to me, is the single best album Brian ever made. So that's a huge compliment from me!

jonnyz83 wrote:

ProMayhem wrote:

Anyone listened to the previews on iTunes ? Sounds amazing and I can’t wait

I didn't realize the previews were out on iTunes yet. I had checked on Friday and they still were not. But this morning I just couldn't help myself after reading this.

But....I only previewed 3 songs - Come Wander with Me, Etta James, and Neptune. And yes....I'm much more excited for this album now than I ever was for Painkillers. This, to me, sounds like what I envisioned a Brian Fallon solo album would sound like if you had asked me 5 years ago.

Etta James sounds like it's off of Elsie....which, to me, is the single best album Brian ever made. So that's a huge compliment from me!

The song sleepwalkers sound 😍

Does anybody know the story behind http://brianfallonmusic.com? Is this Brian's new website that will be online with the new album release? His store is at https://shop.brianfallonmusic.com, so he seems to own the URL. I was hoping for a decent site with tour dates.

Any idea where I can preorder the album officially with the lowest shipping costs to continental Europe (Belgium) ?

ProMayhem wrote:

jonnyz83 wrote:

ProMayhem wrote:

Anyone listened to the previews on iTunes ? Sounds amazing and I can’t wait

I didn't realize the previews were out on iTunes yet. I had checked on Friday and they still were not. But this morning I just couldn't help myself after reading this.

But....I only previewed 3 songs - Come Wander with Me, Etta James, and Neptune. And yes....I'm much more excited for this album now than I ever was for Painkillers. This, to me, sounds like what I envisioned a Brian Fallon solo album would sound like if you had asked me 5 years ago.

Etta James sounds like it's off of Elsie....which, to me, is the single best album Brian ever made. So that's a huge compliment from me!

The song sleepwalkers sound 😍

I keep hearing that but I'm trying to keep resist the urge to listen to the preview of that song.

ProMayhem wrote:

The song sleepwalkers sound 😍

OK I caved and listen to the preview of the song Sleepwalkers on iTunes. And....wow. #music

jonnyz83 wrote:

ProMayhem wrote:

The song sleepwalkers sound 😍

OK I caved and listen to the preview of the song Sleepwalkers on iTunes. And....wow. #music

Told you, that and come wonder with me seen my favs from the previews

For those who do HD FLAC in the UK

https://www.7digital.com/artist/brian-fallon/release/sleepwalkers-7411977?f=20%2C19%2C12%2C16%2C17%2C9%2C2