Echo & the Bunnymen Return After Long Hiatus With 'Apples For Isaac' and Haunting New Single

Echo & the Bunnymen have broken a 12-year silence with the announcement of their 13th studio album, 'Apples For Isaac', set for release on September 18. The Liverpool band, known for classics like "The Killing Moon", unveiled the record alongside the lead single "Brussels Is Haunted" and its animated video, according to multiple reports. The album follows 2014's 'Meteorites' and marks a significant return for the group, who have been teasing new material for half a decade, as Stereogum noted.

StereogumEcho & The Bunnymen Announce First New Album in 12 Years, Apples For Isaac

The new album features contributions from the late Clem Burke, the drummer of Blondie, who passed away during the album's completion. Pitchfork reported that Burke's drumming appears on the record, a fact also highlighted by Far Out Magazine. The inclusion adds a poignant layer to the release, as the band worked with Burke before his death.

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"Echo & the Bunnymen have announced their first new studio album in 12 years, titled Apples For Isaac," Stereogum reported, noting the band's long-awaited return. The lead single "Brussels Is Haunted" was released alongside the announcement, with an animated video accompanying the track, according to Pitchfork. The album is expected to be a major event for fans of the iconic post-punk group.

The announcement was made across multiple outlets, with Fuzz 96.1 confirming the album as the band's 13th full-length effort. The record will be released via BMG, as seen in the album artwork. With 'Apples For Isaac', Echo & the Bunnymen add to a legacy that spans decades, and the new material is already generating excitement among listeners.

Fuzz 96.1Echo & the Bunnymen announce new album, ’Apples for Isaac’

As uncut.co.uk reported, the band unveiled the album and single simultaneously, offering a glimpse into their current sonic direction. The track "Brussels Is Haunted" sets a moody tone, hinting at the atmospheric style that has long defined the group. With contributions from a legendary drummer and a long gap between albums, 'Apples For Isaac' stands as a notable entry in their discography.

uncut.co.ukEcho & The Bunnymen unveil their first new album in 12 years, Apples For Isaac