The album is finished and the title is Slow Attack. As yet unsequenced and un-mixed , it will probably contain up to 12 completely new tracks mainly written by Leo and myself. heavily featuring woodwind , it is fuller,stranger and more complex than the last two solo albums and influenced by Leo's command of atmospherics and his classical training. The decision to use woodwind as a primary colour on our palette of sound was inspired by the work of Mark Hollis , an artist whose constant devellopment and distorsion of the pop model we both found fascinating. However, don't expect the record to sound like Talk Talk or anything else for that matter..we have carved these influences into our own shape and the outcome is a record which to me sounds like nothing i have ever done before.It goes without saying that i am immensely proud of this body of work and extremely excited for the world to hear it.
I anticipate that it will be released in autumn this year but you'll forgive me if at this stage i cannot be more specific. of course live shows will follow , the format of which i have yet to decide. one thing is certain though, they will be different from those on the Wilderness tour.



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Thank you for the update, Mr. Anderson.
I am sure the outcome of your efforts with Mr. Abrahams will be magnificent!
As usual, we will be honored if you graced our shores again!
GOOD LUCK!

Buttercup - The Infernal Flower From The Holy Land

ok, Brett, I approve. You may go on with your work.

;)
Joking,

Good luck, champ, and I hope we will get to see you again here.
T xxx.



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SEINFELD: "Vomitting is not a deal breaker. If H*tler had vomitted on Chamberlain, Chamberlain still would have given him Czechoslovakia."

GEORGE: "Chamberlain...you could hold his head in the toilet, he'd still give you half of Europe."

oh yeah. i like the title. that's a good start.

This all sounds very exciting, love the title...can't wait for the live experience...thanks for the update...look forward to the Cornish date (yeah, I know, but you've got to be optimistic in life).

thanks for the update, brett! sounds like you are taking a kind of new adventure?! i am looking forward to listening to new music and curious about what sort of shows you will have as well. wish you all the best!! :)

I LOVE MARK HOLLIS AND TALK TALK

It's a great name for an album. It will be roundly mocked if the album itself is a steaming pile of poo though. I'm sure that won't be the case.

OMG! New Brett Album! We are in heaven! hahaha

Fantastic and promising title.

I Love woodwind instruments!

A different Brett with every Album, I love that!

Best of Luck Brett.

I am sure its another masterpiece ;)

I hope you don't give us a SLOW HEART ATTACK!!!

Right..I'm not even drunk but I'm going to be horribly self indulgent and suggest some things I think should be done around here. It's only because I care and I, like Brett, would like the world to hear this album. Not a very small subset of the world composed almost entirely of misfits like those of us who post here. It's frustrating being a fan sometimes when you think of the millions of albums Suede sold, the name recognition Brett still enjoys in many parts of the world and the opportunities afforded by the internet to propel things.

1. Regular news updates. Anything to keep people coming back. Interviews, q n a, competitions..whatever. We've had about two updates in the last year or so. For people to be invested enough to buy the album they have to be engaged and be coming back frequently enough to know release dates and feel some tangible excitment and momentum.

2. A multi-faceted creative commons based electronic press kit that can be put out into the ether and shared however the sharers deem fit. Niche artists like Amanda Palmer are very very very good at providing content that can be shared on multiple platforms. Fans are invested and happy to be involved, and word of mouth is the best PR.

3. Stream music in its entirety here. Demos or finished articles. Produce music especially for the website - live versions or ad hoc acoustic collaborations with peers or admirers. Again, give people a reason to come back and trust them.

4. Actively court new and previously visited territories. Done properly there is no reason why Brett can't be a darling to those parts of the world that don't often get Western artists. With this South America thing it would seem pretty obvious to me to actively seek out venues in other capital cities and spend some time. A two day trip seems almost wasteful to me.

5. Offer tiered packages, or special offers with purchases of the previous albums, via this site. Josh Freese did this with his last release ranging from $7 for a digital download, to..well..other amounts - [www.guardian.co.uk]

6. Hire me as a new media consultant for a million pounds a week.

Sounds good, I hope it does well. I like the progression you are making as an artist, and I look forward to hearing more about this exciting new album.

Thanks for the update Brett.
I am looking forward to listening to new songs!

xAkiko

Excellent.
Looking forward to hearing this.
A query: Is Slow Attack the album name or the name you've attributed to this project, as I recall you saying the next release would not be under your own name?



"Dear Casey, Your voice is like butter to our ears. Can you please find a way to get that audible chocolate on the air waves."

Thanks for the update!! :)

stylishbastard Wrote:
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> Right..I'm not even drunk but I'm going to be
> horribly self indulgent and suggest some things I
> think should be done around here. It's only
> because I care and I, like Brett, would like the
> world to hear this album. Not a very small subset
> of the world composed almost entirely of misfits
> like those of us who post here. It's frustrating
> being a fan sometimes when you think of the
> millions of albums Suede sold, the name
> recognition Brett still enjoys in many parts of
> the world and the opportunities afforded by the
> internet to propel things.
>
> 1. Regular news updates. Anything to keep people
> coming back. Interviews, q n a,
> competitions..whatever. We've had about two
> updates in the last year or so. For people to be
> invested enough to buy the album they have to be
> engaged and be coming back frequently enough to
> know release dates and feel some tangible
> excitment and momentum.
>
> 2. A multi-faceted creative commons based
> electronic press kit that can be put out into the
> ether and shared however the sharers deem fit.
> Niche artists like Amanda Palmer are very very
> very good at providing content that can be shared
> on multiple platforms. Fans are invested and happy
> to be involved, and word of mouth is the best PR.
>
> 3. Stream music in its entirety here. Demos or
> finished articles. Produce music especially for
> the website - live versions or ad hoc acoustic
> collaborations with peers or admirers. Again, give
> people a reason to come back and trust them.
>
> 4. Actively court new and previously visited
> territories. Done properly there is no reason why
> Brett can't be a darling to those parts of the
> world that don't often get Western artists. With
> this South America thing it would seem pretty
> obvious to me to actively seek out venues in other
> capital cities and spend some time. A two day trip
> seems almost wasteful to me.
>
> 5. Offer tiered packages, or special offers with
> purchases of the previous albums, via this site.
> Josh Freese did this with his last release ranging
> from $7 for a digital download, to..well..other
> amounts -
>
> 6. Hire me as a new media consultant for a million
> pounds a week.
>
>

How long did it take you to write all this?



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SEINFELD: "Vomitting is not a deal breaker. If H*tler had vomitted on Chamberlain, Chamberlain still would have given him Czechoslovakia."

GEORGE: "Chamberlain...you could hold his head in the toilet, he'd still give you half of Europe."

The real Brett Anderson?, sorry, i´m confused.
no, this must be a joke.
If you´re the real Brett..
no no
just in case, i have to tell you we are expecting you en Chile.
Me, above all.

I know everything will flow

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>
> How long did it take you to write all this?
>


Three minutes? Honestly these are not advanced ideas and the typing isn't a burden.

Thanks Brett, always appreciate a good update!

Right, now let's get the Summer done with please and get into Autumn!



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If the album will be as addictive as the title is attractive I already know what I'll be listening to this autumn;) Way to go Brett !

[www.reverbnation.com]

I will listen to it when it's the time and tell you the truth about it.
Without any "fan attitude"....

Thank you for the update, Brett. You were quick recording your new album in the studio and all the best with the sequencing and the remixing. I can't imagine how the album sounds like - perhaps a bit soundtrack. Good on you and Leo that you both like Mark Hollis. He is a very interesting musician. All the best xx

I hope there is a chance that you will visit Poland with your new album, please think about it...

Wow you guys have been hard at work! It isnt that long ago that you announced you were starting working on the album, is it??
Im really looking forward to it!!

...

Jola is right. And congratulations. Very amazed hearing about MH origins.

Hi Brett

Looking forward to a ripping upcoming clarinet solo..

AJ

great to read from you! looking forward to the album!

love!

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ending on a high note 2010

joe asked a good question. is slow attack the name of the project as well. dont know what to expect with this one really. itll be exciting to wait.



our life now lies broken,
our hatred now left unspoken,

What a awesome title!!!
I might quote it when I talk to people in the furute. You are so good with words Brett.

Love the title, and looking forward to the actual album...