UK rockers Thirsty, featuring Guy Bailey (founder of English rock band The Quireboys) and Russian poet, Irina D will release their second album Albatross on November 7th via Thristy Music. The new album derives its name from the leadoff single and is entitled “Albatross”.

It's “steady as she goes” for the sophomore album, as Thirsty develop their winning formula. Once again, Thirsty rely on legendary Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey for production, mixing, mastering and all round inspiration. The creative impetus for the album is once again the songwriting collaboration between Bailey and Russian poet Irina D.

As was the case for the debut album self-titled debut album, Guy Bailey himself sings lead vocals and plays all guitars on Albatross – whilst the lineup of the band is completed with drums/percussion from Simon Hanson of Squeeze and bass/keys from former Quireboys member Chris Johnstone. And, just as before, the album features guest backing vocals from rock/soul diva Lynne Jackaman (Jackaman; Saint Jude).

Thirsty firmly believe in the enduring immediacy of the three-minute formula. The pop/rock art form defined by the 45 RPM single format which required records no more than 3 minutes long. The finest examples built on an original mix of deceptively simple lyrics and powerful rhythmic accompaniment to create a striking new art form which transformed popular culture. The pop song format was transformed by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. And the potential of the disposable pop/rock song was further expanded by Andy Warhol; The Velvet Underground; Lou Reed; Bowie; Dylan and Pink Floyd. As with many of the best art forms, Thirsty believe that working within the disciplines of a simple but strict structure is not limiting but provides the best artists with the opportunity to be most creative. Less is more.

Tracklisting:

“The Albatross”
“Chaos”
“Orlando”
“Say It Ain’t So Joe”
“Black Hole”
“Beat Of Her Heart”
“Va Banque”
“Shore Of Light”
“Parliament Of Fools”
“Cosmic Aphrodite”
“Patriotic Little Trash”