Jimmy Barnes is back, with a star-studded new album Out of the Blue.
It’s a fitting phrase for the rock veteran, who had heart surgery earlier this year.
“People say something happens from ‘out of the blue’,” Jimmy said on his website.
“Well, I felt for a long time after the operation that I wasn’t coming back from ‘out in the blue’. And I was in bed one night and I wrote this set of lyrics. And basically that’s the story of my life – I’ve been out in the blue.”
Out of the Blue features contributions by industry stalwarts Tex Perkins, Nick Barker, Neil Finn, and Midnight Oil guitarist Jim Moginie. It’s a real family affair, with Jimmy’s children Mahalia, EJ, Elly-May, and Jackie also making appearances.
Out of the Blue is Barnesy’s first studio album in seven years. According to Jimmy’s website, it’s a “rootsy, rock album with rockabilly shuffles, powerful ballads, and flat chat rock and roll.” It sounds like a hit to me!
He’s taking the new songs on the road with appearances at the Liquid Earth festival and A Day On the Green events around the country. Check Jimmy’s website for all the dates.
Out of the Blue will be released through Liberation Records on November 24.
Image source: Charlie Brewer @ Flickr