Rapidfiretollbooth Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 SAGE FRANCIS...relocked and reloaded. After a 4-year hiatus, the indie rap icon is taking his signature style of hip-hop and performance art back on the road to support the June 2014 release of "COPPER GONE" on STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS. It features beat production from long-time music affiliates BUCK 65, ALIAS, CECIL OTTER, REANIMATOR, and more. Physical/digital pre-sales are available now. "VONNEGUT BUSY", the lead single, acts as a stylistic sample dish for what one can expect from the new album, transitioning seamlessly from socio-economic issues to personal politics, all while being punctuated by the project's overall mission statement: "When it seems like you're going through hell...keep going." The reference to Kurt Vonnegut in the title is accompanied by a quote from the satirical writer in one of the song's 3 sub-choruses: "Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, 'it might have been.'" As fans and media may remember, Francis declared a sudden retirement from touring at the end of his "Li(f)e on the Road" world excursion in 2010. Many people misinterpreted this as a resignation from music altogether as his three album deal with Epitaph Records came to its conclusion. "It sort of offends my sensibilities to hear that some people thought I gave up music," Francis remarks. "I've been writing songs since I was 8 years old. Performing on stage since 12. Winning over crowds and losing partners in the process. As far as creative energy goes, my entire adult life and the bulk of my childhood has been dedicated to this craft. I don't even think I could stop that train if I wanted to." In reality, Francis removed himself from the non-stop grind of the tour circuit in hopes of developing a healthier domestic situation. He did not achieve this goal, as numerous songs on Copper Gone clearly illustrate (some more overtly than others.) Over the course of the next few years, in the wake of some significant personal losses, Francis succumbed to his more hermit-like tendencies. He remained tucked away in the woods on the outskirts of Rhode Island, running Strange Famous Records remotely, all while continuing to write/record music in the isolation of his studio. "No matter how much time I spend by myself, I'm constantly aware of how I need to keep this ship afloat. If not for me, then for the others who have jumped on board with me. That's not the main motivation for what I do, but it's probably good to feel pressured into staying active outside of my bubble. I'm stressed, overworked, and exhausted regardless of my situation, so I might as well step into the fire rather than just watch the world burn around me. At this point, that sounds a lot better to me than spending the rest of my life as a recluse, wondering what might've been." "Copper Gone" drops worldwide on June 3rd, 2014 on Strange Famous Records (except in the UK where it is being released Scroobius Pip's label, Speech Development Records.) The North American leg of the world tour begins in May, the UK/Euro leg of the tour begins in October, the rest of the tour dates are being booked now. OFFICIAL ALBUM TRACKLIST 01 PRESSURE COOKER (music by Cecil Otter) 02 GRACE (music by ALXNDRBRWN) 03 ID THIEVES (music by James Hancock & Poindexter) 04 CHEAT CODE (music by Reanimator) 05 DEAD MAN’S FLOAT (music by Cecil Otter) 06 OVER UNDER (music by Le Parasite) 07 MAKE EM PURR (music by Buck 65) 08 VONNEGUT BUSY (music by Prolyphic, horn by Joshua Trinidad) 09 THANK YOU (music by Anders Parker) 10 THE SET UP (music by Alias) 11 THE PLACE SHE FEARED MOST (music by Reanimator) 12 ONCE UPON A BLUE MOON (music by Dub Sonata) 13 SAY UNCLE (music by John Ash) 14 MAINT REQD (music by Kurtis SP) XX EXTRA'S INCLUDED: Orders placed for the item on this product page will include: 1 x Sage Francis "Copper Gone" SIGNED 2xLP Transparent Mixed Copper & Blue VINYL in GATEFOLD JACKET! 1 x Sage Francis "Copper Gone" MP3 Download - includes instant download of the song "Vonnegut Busy" - full digital album will be delivered to your inbox approximately 1 WEEK BEFORE the release date of June 3, 2014 1 x "Copper Gone" INSTRUMENTAL CD - Limited to 1000 copies! 1 x "Copper Gone" 11x17 Poster 1 x "Copper Gone" Sticker 1 x SFR Sticker 1 x SFR 1" Button http://sfrstore.myshopify.com/products/sage-francis-copper-gone-signed-colored-vinyl-2xlp-extras-pre-order Yeppppp pretty fucking happy about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deleted Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 whoa. thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neanderthal Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 This man is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Can't wait, Sage is such a genuine dude. I get a very Healthy Distrust vibe from Vonnegut Busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfiretollbooth Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just saw Sage last night as he was the surprise opener for Atmosphere's CD Release Party in NYC. He played a good amount of songs off the new album and I can say I'm soooo excited for this album. Definitely taking it back to more of a Healthy Distrust type of album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deleted Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 ^^^ Cool to hear... Healthy Distrust is good stuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booms528 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Isn't this out in early June? Where did 7/15 come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfiretollbooth Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Album comes out in early June, but the vinyl isn't being released til 7/15!If you go to the page to buy the vinyl it says: PLEASE NOTE: VINYL Orders will ship on or before the VINYL release date of Tuesday, JULY 15, 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfiretollbooth Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Went to his show last night in NYC and he only has Li(f)e available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Went to his show last night in NYC and he only has Li(f)e available. hey./ I was there too. good show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfiretollbooth Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 hey./ I was there too. good show. It was but the PA at LPR sucks. I wish the vocals were louder but thats not Sage's fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 It was but the PA at LPR sucks. I wish the vocals were louder but thats not Sage's fault! especially at a hip hop show.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 In all honesty, I didn't think I'd be saying this, but Copper Gone could take the top spot for my favorite Sage album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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