Just in time for its first anniversary, Brandi Carlile is giving her most recent album In These Silent Days an update: The folk singer will re-record an acoustic version of the album song-by-song, titled In the Canyon Haze. Before it’s out on September 28th, Carlile has offered a preview with the new version of “You and Me on the Rock.”
The idea for In the Canyon Haze came about when Carlile was pondering a deluxe edition of Silent Days. Rather than tacking on a few bonus tracks, she figured: Why not make the entire album a bonus? The album keeps the original’s tracklist with the exception of a cover of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” As for the new album’s title, Carlile cites the rootsy, bohemian spirit of the Laurel Canyon music scene. Pre-orders are ongoing.
“I knew I wanted to offer our fans more than just the usual ‘bonus track’ that always feels like a creative way to ask fans to buy your album twice,” she said in a statement. “So, the twins (Phil and Tim Hanseroth) and I locked ourselves in the attic studio in my barn just like the old days… and we reimagined our entire record.”
The acoustic version of “You and Me On the Rock” also comes with a sentimental bonus, featuring backing vocals from Carlile’s wife Catherine Carlile. Listen to it below, and then keep scrolling to check out the artwork and tracklist for In the Canyon Haze.
Carlile has just a few nights left on her 2022 tour, which included a set at Newport Folk Festival earlier this year; if you still need tickets for the remaining dates, head over to Ticketmaster. Carlile also recently featured on Allison Russell’s single “You’re Not Alone.”
In the Canyon Haze Artwork:
In the Canyon Haze Tracklist:
01. Right on Time
02. You and Me on the Rock
03. This Time Tomorrow
04. Broken Horses
05. Letter to the Past
06. Mama Werewolf
07. When You’re Wrong
08. Stay Gentle
09. Sinners Saints and Fools
10. Throwing Good After Bad
11. Space Oddity (David Bowie cover)