HELMET - New Album Delayed Until August
May 31, 2010, 14 years ago
CityBeat's Amy Harris has issued an interview with HELMET singer/guitarist Page Hamilton. The following is an excerpt:
Q: The new album, Seeing Eye Dog, is set for release June 22nd. Can you tell me about the inspiration behind the name?
A: "The album release has actually been pushed back to August 24th as we try to finish artwork and finalize the tracks. I usually shy away from political statements, but there is some social commentary on the album. A seeing eye dog is one that leads the blind around. I also read a poem by Ezra Pound, one of my favorite poets, called “The Seeing Eye” and the image just stuck in my head."
Q: What is your favorite song on the album to perform live?
A: "So far we have completed five new songs for the album. One is not able to be performed at all because it is an orchestrated morphing of instruments. Others like 'So Long', 'Welcome To Algiers' and 'In-Person' are currently being performed live. It is taking practice for me to play guitar and switch back to vocals. A beer or two helps me relax and usually improves the flow."
Read the complete interview at this location.
