John Grant announces the release of illustrated lyric book || Shares lyric video for "Marbles" || Rave reviews for new album "The Art Of The Lie" || UK & European tour this Autumn
John Grant continues his busy and hugely successful year... Following universal acclaim and a Top 20 chart entry for his sixth album The Art Of The Lie, released in June via Bella Union, Grant has announced news of “John Grant The Illustrated Lyrics”, a beautiful full colour illustrated book of his finest lyrics, published to coincide with his UK & European tour in October / November. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most unique lyricist of his generation, the book features Grant's own photography as well as lyrics from across all his celebrated albums.
Additionally, following the singles “It's A Bitch”, “The Child Catcher” and “All That School For Nothing”, Grant today shares a lyric video for new single “Marbles” – watch and listen HERE.
Acclaim for The Art Of The Lie:
“There are heavy themes here, but Grant’s playfulness brings them alive.” Sunday Times – 4 stars **** (Album of the Week)
“Eloquent and erudite... The Art Of The Lie is a rich and dense record that rewards repeated, attentive listening... Grant is well on the way to creating a musical language all his own.”
Record Collector – 5 stars ***** (Album of the Month)
“A confidently playful, soulful record heralding an exciting new phase for Grant.” The Observer – 4 stars ****
“Atmospheric and funky” MOJO – 4 stars ****
“A voyage into eerie synths, family memoir, and scathing political satire... ‘Father’ may be the most affecting song yet in a catalogue stuffed with heartbreakers.” Uncut – 8/10
“The Art Of The Lie is Grant’s most all-encompassing song cycle yet.” The Sun – 9/10
“Grant’s skilful blending of the personal and political creates a record that is a devilishly addictive collection of noir-ish pop.” The i Paper – 4 stars ****
“The singer-songwriter mingles dreamy melodies with unsettling excavations of a painful childhood.” Financial Times – 4 stars ****
“The Art Of The Lie may feel a lot to take in at first, but rapidly evolves into its own fantastic world, evoking greats such as Kate Bush and Talk Talk.” Classic Pop – 4 stars ****
“Working with producer Ivor Guest, the Vangelis synths and epic arrangements are seductive throughout.” Electronic Sound
“An eclectic, ambitious, and vital return from a one-off talent... Another fabulous album.” Clash – 8/10
“One of Grant’s richest and most satisfying albums thus far.” The Line Of Best Fit – 8/10
“Keeping his audience on its toes, Grant effortlessly morphs from earnest balladeer to synth pop overlord.” Sunday Express – 4 stars ****
“His now-trademark marriage of Eighties-influenced electronica and swoon-some balladry is given its most lush framing so far.” The Arts Desk – 4 stars ****
“The genius of John Grant has always lain in the way the 55-year-old splices together humour and pain, and on ‘The Art Of The Lie’ this duality is in full flow.” DIY – 4 stars ****
“Beautiful and cinematic.” God Is In The TV – 9/10
“As The Art Of The Lie, glides through its perfectly pitched balance of wry introspection and observation, it becomes clear he hasn’t plateaued: he’s getting even better.” PROG
“A veteran of raw and honest pop who, here John features possibly his most heartbreaking song in Father.” Daily Star – 4 stars ****
John Grant UK & EU tour dates:
17.10.24 – London – Hackney Church *(SOLD-OUT!)*
18.10.24 – London – Hackney Church
19.10.24 – Sunderland – The Fire Station
21.10.24 – Glasgow – Barrowland Ballroom
22.10.24 – Dublin – Vicar Street *(SOLD-OUT!)*
24.10.24 – Cardiff – Tramshed
25.10.24 – Bristol – Bristol Beacon
26.10.24 – Bexhill – De La Warr Pavilion *(SOLD-OUT!)*
28.10.24 – Birmingham – Birmingham Town Hall *(SOLD-OUT!)*
29.10.24 – Norwich – Epic Studios
31.10.24 – Manchester – New Century Hall
01.11.24 – Leeds - Project House *(SOLD-OUT!)*
02.11.24 – Liverpool – Liverpool Philharmonic
05.11.24 – Amsterdam – Melkweg MAX
06.11.24 – Cologne – Kulturkirche
07.11.24 – Berlin – Columbia Theatre
09.11.24 – Aarhus – Train
10.11.24 – Copenhagen – Vega
11.11.24 – Stockholm – Nalen
13.11.24 – Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall
