The Durutti Column Announce First New Album in 16 Years, 'Renascent'
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· 3 sourcesThe Durutti Column, the influential Manchester band led by guitarist Vini Reilly, has announced their first new album in 16 years, titled *Renascent*, set for release on July 31 via London Records. Pitchfork reported that a new single called "Liars" has been released alongside album art designed by original Factory label illustrators Mark Holt and Hamish Muir. Stereogum noted that the band, the first signing to Tony Wilson's Factory Records, remains influential today, with recent samples by Blood Orange and praise from Harry Styles.
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Summary
The Durutti Column, the cult Manchester band led by Vini Reilly, has announced their first new album in 16 years titled "Renascent," set for release on July 31 via London Records. The announcement follows the January reissue of their debut album "Return of the Durutti Column." A new single called "Liars" has been released alongside the album art designed by original Factory label illustrators Mark Holt and Hamish Muir of 8vo. The band's lineup includes longtime percussionist Bruce Mitchell and player-producer Keir Stewart.
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· 3 pulledThe Durutti Column, the cult Manchester band who returned the moment they arrived, have, in fact, returned.
Following the January reissue of their beloved debut, Return of the Durutti Column, Vini Reilly's trio has lined up a new album, Renascent, for release on July 31 via London Records.
Check out a single called 'Liars' below, along with album art designed by two original illustrators for the band's old label Factory: Mark Holt and Hamish Muir of 8vo.
