Utopian Ashes

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie collaborates with solo artist and Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth on the album "Utopian Ashes." This 10-track collection delves into themes of loss, miscommunication, and emotional struggles within a deteriorating marriage. Drawing inspiration from country soul classics like Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris's "Grievous Angel" and George Jones and Tammy Wynette's "We Go Together," the album confronts the harsh realities of love gone awry. "Utopian Ashes" resonates with those who have faced the melancholy that often accompanies aging and the truths of life. While not autobiographical, the songs convey genuine emotions drawn from the songwriters' personal encounters. The album also showcases Johnny Hostile on bass, alongside Primal Scream members Andrew Innes on guitar, Martin Duffy on piano, and Darrin Mooney on drums.