Luck and Strange

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Luck and Strange
Studio album by
David Gilmour
Released6 September 2024 (2024-09-06)
Length43:21
LabelSony
Producer
David Gilmour chronology
Live at Pompeii
(2017) 		Luck and Strange
(2024)
Singles from Luck and Strange
  1. "The Piper's Call"
    Released: 25 April 2024

Luck and Strange is the upcoming fifth studio album by the English musician David Gilmour, guitarist in Pink Floyd. It is set for release on 6 September 2024.[1]

Recording[edit]

On 24 April 2024, David Gilmour announced the upcoming release on September 6 (through Sony Music) of Luck and Strange, his first album of new material in nine years.[2] It was recorded over five months in Brighton and London with the producer Charlie Andrew. Gilmour said Andrew challenged him musically and "has a wonderful lack of knowledge or respect for this past of mine" thus he didn't defer to him, which he loved.[2] Gilmour's wife, the writer Polly Samson, wrote the majority of the lyrics, which she said reflected themes of mortality and ageing.[2]

Musicians contributing to the record include Guy Pratt and Tom Herbert on bass, Adam Betts, Steve Gadd and Steve DiStanislao on drums, Rob Gentry and Roger Eno on keyboards, with string and choral arrangements by Will Gardner. The album also features keyboard recordings from Gilmour's former Pink Floyd bandmate, Richard Wright, in 2007 from the barn jam sessions. It will also include lyrics from Gilmour's son Charlie, and harp and vocals from his daughter Romany.

The cover was photographed and designed by Anton Corbijn.[3]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson, except where noted.

Luck and Strange – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Black Cat"Gilmour1:16
2."Luck and Strange" 6:54
3."The Piper's Call" 5:15
4."A Single Spark" 6:02
5."Vita Brevis"Gilmour0:46
6."Between Two Points" (with Romany Gilmour)Mark Tranmer, Roger Quigley5:46
7."Dark and Velvet Nights" 4:41
8."Sings" 5:15
9."Scattered"Gilmour, Samson, Charlie Gilmour7:26
Total length:43:21
Luck and Strange – CD edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
10."Yes, I Have Ghosts" 
11."Luck and Strange" (original barn jam) 
Luck and Strange – Blu-Ray edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
12."A Single Spark" (orchestral) 
13."Scattered" (orchestral) 

References[edit]

  1. ^ Grow, Kory (April 24, 2024). "David Gilmour to Release New Album, 'Luck and Strange,' This Fall". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c DeRiso, Nick (April 24, 2024). "David Gilmour Returns After 9 Years With 'Luck and Strange'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "The new album Luck and Strange out 6th September". davidgilmour.com. April 24, 2024. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
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