Andy Bell’s “superstitious” nature impressed the title of his new album.
Andy Bell’s ‘superstitious’ nature impressed the title of his new album
The 61-year-old musician is finest generally known as a part of synth-pop duo synth-pop duo Erasure alongside Vince Clarke however is again along with his third solo album ‘Ten Crows’ and defined that the identify got here from the time period’s connection to Tarot studying.
He advised Blitzed journal: “I simply like it as a result of I’ve at all times been fairly superstitious. My nan was actually superstitious like ‘do not put your new sneakers on the desk’. We’re not from a travelling household or something like that, however I simply love issues like studying tea leaves, so Tarot was a pure factor to go in direction of. Each time after we get stopped on the airport it is at all times my Tarot playing cards in my bag. I take them out they usually say, ‘Oh are you able to do me one?'”
The ‘A Little Respect’ hitmaker is presently on tour to advertise the album however admitted that he “nonetheless will get nervous” to go on stage even in spite of everything his years within the business.
He mentioned: “It is form of totally different as a result of we’ve not achieved this materials earlier than. Dave [Audé, producer] might be there, we have got our entire band that we have been utilizing for some time. Vince has seen us, we performed in San Diego and he was there. It is form of tough choosing which Erasure songs to place along with the brand new ones. It’s kind of nerve wracking, I nonetheless get nervous, I am unable to assist it. I do not actually like enjoying in such massive, big venues as a result of I wish to see folks. I just like the smaller intimate gigs. We’re doing a mix of tracks, a good quantity from the brand new album and one or two surprises. Ten Crowns was nearly completed when Vince and I began working collectively on the brand new Erasure album and it is fully totally different. Erasure is far more private, being with Vince.
Though to me it is good simply to see him and be with him and ensure he is secure. That is what’s good.”
