Spiritualized returned in 2012 and following more than 20 years together, they’ve had highs and lows, but if new single Hey Jane is anything to go by, the release of their 7th album, Sweet Heart Sweet Light, could end up being one of their best.
Space rock (and roll) with a sliding psychedelic magic torch ride ending of epic proportions, it’s got good things written all over it. Standing at a “probably too long for radio” 8:55 it may not get too many full length air time, but we reckon it’s going to be a player slayer with the loop people will probably give to it.
It’s pretty much 2 tracks in 1, with an opening fuzzy rock n roller Hey Jane followed up with instrumental mentalness and a calling Sweet Heart Sweet Light psych chant out. The guitar melodies are sting and ringing with fuzz and the driving rhythm is infectious, but take a listen below to decide for yourself and let us know what you think. The video is epically disturbing with a movie like story all to its self.
Spiritualized released both Sweat Heart Sweet Light and single, Hey Jane, on the 16th April 2012. After nearly 4 years since their last album, it’s a welcome return for the Rugby space hoppers.
The full track listing for Spiritualized’ Sweet Heart Sweet Light is:
Huh (intro)
Hey Jane
Little Girl
You Get What You Deserve
Too Late
Headin’ For The Top Now
Freedom
I Am What I Am
Mary
Life Is A Problem
So Long You Pretty Thing
Spiritualized also headed out on a UK tour in March 2012. More details below:
Friday 16th March – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (10pm curfew)
Saturday 17th March – Portsmouth, Wedgwood Rooms
Monday 19th March – London, Hackney Empire
Tuesday 20th March – Oxford, Academy
Wednesday 21st March – Bristol, Academy (re-scheduled)
Thursday 22nd March – Glasgow, ABC
Sunday 25th March – Manchester, Academy (re-scheduled)
