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Hoodoo Gurus are poised to release their long-awaited new studio album, “Chariot of the Gods” on February 11. “Chariot of the Gods” is the band’s first album in more than a decade (the longest interval between Hoodoo Gurus’ albums in their history) and is available to pre-order today here.
“The last twelve months have been frustrating and nerve-racking for everyone but, for the Hoodoo Gurus, this dark cloud has had a silver lining,” says frontman
Dave Faulkner. “Forced to rely on ourselves instead of the outside world for validation, there has been a creative rebirth within the band that has resulted in a string of singles and a new album.
“Most important of all, the musical bonds between the four of us have never been stronger. When the discussions are all about which songs we're sad about having to leave off the record, that's a damn good sign. I'm tellin' ya, folks, we've got a real spring in our step right now”.
“Chariot of the Gods” is 14 tracks (17 on the deluxe double-vinyl edition) and the first full-length recording with relative new recruit to the Hoodoo Gurus’ line-up, on drums, Nik Reith. The tracklists for CD/digital and vinyl versions are below.
Fans across the globe can hear “Chariot of the Gods” played in its entirety for the very first time when eMusic Live streams a special event recorded at Damien Gerard Studios on the NSW Central Coast.
The streamed set will be shared at 8:00pm AEDT/WST PST / EST / GMT on Thursday, March 10, the evening before Chariot of the Gods’ official release and will include the opportunity for fans to chat with the band during the stream. The stream is designed both as a special album preview and a thank you to loyal fans around the world who have experienced cancelled tours by the band over the past two years. Tickets are available from www.emusiclive.com
The Gurus are staging their 40th Anniversary Tour with long-time mutual friends, The Dandy Warhols, in April 2022. Show openers are The Buoys (Sydney), Even (Adelaide and Melbourne) and Rinehearts (Perth.)
Hoodoo Gurus 40th Anniversary Tour
with The Dandy Warhols
2 - Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth WA
5 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide SA
6 - Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne VIC
9 - Hobart City Hall, Hobart TAS
12 - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW
13 - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW
14 - Riverstage, Brisbane QLD
MAY
7 - Sounds of Rock Festival
8 - Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, Bundaberg QLD
Tix here
DIGITAL / CD TRACKLIST
Early Opener
World Of Pain
Get Out Of Dodge
Answered Prayers
Was I Supposed To Care?
Hang With The Girls
My Imaginary Friend
Equinox
Chariot Of The Gods
Carry On
I Come From The Future
Don't Try To Save My Soul
Settle Down
Got To Get You Out Of My Life
VINYL TRACKLIST
Early Opener
World Of Pain
Get Out Of Dodge
Answered Prayers
Was I Supposed To Care?
Hang With The Girls
My Imaginary Friend
Equinox
Chariot Of The Gods
Carry On
Hung Out To Dry
Obviously Five Believers
I Wanna Be Your Man
I Come From The Future
Don't Try To Save My Soul
Settle Down
Got To Get You Out Of My Life
