2LP - THE, THE - ENSOULMENT Crystal Clear incl 32p booklet, 2024 album

With an ever-evolving ensemble, THE THE has always been, and always will be,

synonymous with Matt Johnson, its founder and lead vocalist since the band's

inception in 1979 in London.

Getting worldwide attention with the critically lauded 1983 synth-noir masterpiece

"Soul Mining," THE THE achieved international acclaim with their 1986 album

"Infected." This album featured the politically charged hits "Sweet Bird Of Truth"

and "Heartland," solidifying the band's reputation for producing unique, prescient,

and impassioned songs that resonate with fundamental human truths, always

transcending fleeting trends.

After a hiatus spanning over two decades, during which Matt Johnson pursued

various projects, he made a triumphant return in 2021 with THE THE's chart-

topping live album "The Comeback Special." Now, he graces the music scene with

fresh compositions for the first time in 24 years, continuing the band's legacy of

creating timeless music.

"Ensoulment" is THE THE's eagerly awaited 8th studio album and their first long-

player since "NakedSelf" in 2000. It delivers 12 new tracks that range from sharp

social and political insights in songs such as "Kissing The Ring Of POTUS" to

intimate personal narratives like "Some Days I Drink My Coffee By The Grave Of

William Blake".

Matt Johnson, in collaboration with Warne Livesey, has produced an album that

honours THE THE's distinctive sound while embracing contemporary relevance

with a vibrant tapestry of sound that weaves together the band's legacy with fresh,

invigorating tracks.

 CD/LP # Title Time

1 1 Cognitive Dissident 03.06

1 2 Some Days I Drink My Coffee By The Grave Of William Blake 04.03

1 3 Zen & The Art Of Dating 04.30

1 4 Kissing The Ring Of POTUS 03.33

1 5 Life After Life 03.12

1 6 I Want To Wake Up With You 04.00

2 1 Down By The Frozen River 03.33

2 2 Risin' Above The Need 03.46

2 3 Linoleum Smooth To The Stockinged Foot 03.53

2 4 Where Do We Go When We Die? 04.02

2 5 I Hope You Remember (the things I can't forget) 03.38

2 6 A Rainy Day In May 03.59