Label: db records
Release date: 09.10.2020
Tom McRae’s selftitled debut album is remastered and reissued 9th October 2020. The album was released to great acclaim in 2000, receiving nominations for: BRIT Best Newcomer, Mercury Music Prize, Q Magazine. It has sold over 160,000 albums worldwide, with 65,000 sales in France alone. Quotes - “Tom McRae is a steely force, perhaps even, this genres’ saving grace” NME // “With the voice of an angel” The Guardian // “McRae is a magical talent, haunting voice, enduring songs and nagging melodies” Time Out // “An unusually perceptive singer songwriter, haunting melodies and clever lyrics” Time Out // “Dark as the inside of a cello, the most warmly sinister minutes of your life” Melody Maker // “The problem with McRae is, he could become a very big star indeed” The Times // ”It’s the musical equivalent of the feeling of an invisible mouth caressing your neck, seductive and yet nightmarish” The Fly // “Every once in a while, performers seemingly fall from the heavens fully formed and clearly on the path to greater things” Variety // Tom McRae is renowned for his engaging live performances and he has built a large and loyal following since the release of this acclaimed album. Touring extensively throughout Europe. Over 12.5K followers on Facebook, 7.5K on Twitter and nearly 3K on Instagram. His fanbase in France, Belgium, Holland and particularly Norway has grown ever stronger over the years. Many of his songs from this album were used in film and television in America, where McRae still tours from time to time. A double CD with the additional CD will feature rare unreleased Demos and Early recordings. Tom will play some shows in 2021 to support the album release, subject to the current restrictions being lifted.