Aldous Harding Announces Modern Album ‘Train on the Island’
Aldous Harding will release her fifth studio album, Train on the Island, on May 8 via 4AD [1]. The album is a follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2022 release, Warm Chris.
‘One Stop’ – The First Single
The first single from Train on the Island is “One Stop,” described as a stripped-back track built around a piano motif and Harding’s layered vocals [1]. A music video for “One Stop,” directed by Michelle Henning, has also been released [1].
Collaboration and Production
Train on the Island sees Harding reunite with long-time collaborator John Parish, who has also worked with artists such as PJ Harvey and Dry Cleaning [1]. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, where Harding and Parish have previously worked together on her previous albums [1].
Tracklist
The tracklist for Train on the Island is as follows:
- I Ate the Most
- One Stop
- Train on the Island
- Worms
- Venus in the Zinnia
- If Lady Does It
- San Francisco
- What Am I Gonna Do?
- Riding That Symbol
- Coats
Tour Dates
Harding has announced an extensive tour across the UK, Europe, and North America in support of the new album [1]. Due to demand, a third night at London’s Barbican has been added for May 31 [1]. The tour begins on May 25 in Brighton, UK, and concludes on September 30 in Los Angeles [1].
Previous Work
Harding’s previous album, Warm Chris, released in 2022, received a four-star review from NME, who praised its “sparse and deliberate instrumentation” and “strangeness” [1]. She also recently collaborated with Sleaford Mods on their single “Elitest G.O.A.T.”, released in January [1].
Where to Pre-Order
Train on the Island is available for pre-order on CD, standard black vinyl, and a limited-edition blue vinyl LP through Bandcamp [1]. The digital album is priced at $9.99 USD, and the limited edition vinyl is available for $24.00 [1].
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