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| Released | 27 September 2024 | |||
| Recorded | Dublin and West Cork, Republic of Ireland | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, folk, acoustic, indie pop, shoegaze | |||
| Label | Gemma Hayes Music Townsend Music | |||
| Producer | David Odlum Gemma Hayes Karl Odlum Brian Casey | |||
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Blind Faith is the sixth studio album by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes. The album is scheduled for release on September 27, 2024.[1][2]
The album was recorded in Dublin and West Cork, Ireland.
Background and development
[edit]Work commenced on the album with songwriting and demos taking place in West Cork, due to COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland, the production of the album was delayed, however when the opportunity arose the album continued to be produced between West Cork and Dublin in Ireland. The album is produced by long-term producer David Odlum, Karl Odlum and Brian Casey.[3]
During the process of making the album musicians Sam Killeen and Adam Marcello were drafted in to assist with making the album. Longterm friends Ann Scott, Lisa Hannigan and Paul Noonan also assisted with vocals and songwriting.
Release
[edit]The album is to be independently released through Gemma Hayes Music and Townsend Music. The album will be released on cassette, CD, vinyl and digital download.
Theme
[edit]The album's theme focuses on longing, loss, empowerment, freedom and repression.[4]
Artwork
[edit]On July 22, 2024 the artwork for the album was revealed, the artwork was produced by German artist Dirk Wüstenhagen.[5]
Release formats
[edit]The album will be released on CD, limited edition cassette, standard edition vinyl, and two limited edition vinyls in pink marble.[1]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks written by Gemma Hayes.
Standard CD / download / vinyl version
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eye For An Eye" (co-writtern with Lisa Hannigan) | |
| 2. | "Central Hotel" | |
| 3. | "Another Love" (featuring Paul Noonan) | |
| 4. | "Hardwired" | |
| 5. | "Feed The Flames" (co-written with Lisa Hannigan) | |
| 6. | "High & Low" | |
| 7. | "The Break That Didn't Heal" | |
| 8. | "Can't Kill A Hunger" (featuring Ann Scott) | |
| 9. | "Return Of The Daughters" |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Distributing Label |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 27 September 2024 | Gemma Hayes Music |
| United Kingdom | 27 September 2024 | Townsend Music |
| United States | 27 September | Secret Road |
Personnel
[edit]- Gemma Hayes – vocals, guitar, piano, arrangement, producer, programming, bassline programming, vocal arrangement, voice arrangement, cello
- David Odlum – producer, engineer, guitar, synth, beats, bass and vocals
- Karl Odlum - producer
- Ann Scott – vocals, backing vocals
- Paul Noonan - vocals, backing vocals
- Lisa Hannigan - songwriting, backing vocals
- Simon Long – manager & Photography
- Sam Killeen - guitarist
- Adam Marcello - drummer
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Gemma Hayes - Blind Faith Album". www.towerecords.ie. Tower Records Ireland. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Blind Faith - Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. Amazon US. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Cox, Finnian. "Gemma Hayes announces new album Blind Faith". Hot Press. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Blind Faith". Golden Discs. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Wuestenhagen, Dirk. "Altered Reality". Dirk Wuestenhagen Imagery. Retrieved 22 July 2024.