{"id":6679,"date":"2018-06-13T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.progradar.org\/?p=6679"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:55:34","slug":"the-pineapple-thief-the-uks-future-art-rock-stars-reveal-more-details-on-new-album-dissolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progradar.co.uk\/index.php\/2018\/06\/13\/the-pineapple-thief-the-uks-future-art-rock-stars-reveal-more-details-on-new-album-dissolution\/","title":{"rendered":"THE PINEAPPLE THIEF , THE UK&#8217;S FUTURE ART ROCK STARS, REVEAL MORE DETAILS ON NEW ALBUM DISSOLUTION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ThePineappleThief-Dissolution-3000x3000px-1024x1024.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6681\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ThePineappleThief-Dissolution-3000x3000px-1024x1024-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ThePineappleThief-Dissolution-3000x3000px-1024x1024.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ThePineappleThief-Dissolution-3000x3000px-1024x1024.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ThePineappleThief-Dissolution-3000x3000px-1024x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ThePineappleThief-Dissolution-3000x3000px-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pineapple Thief have revealed their first single, entitled  Far Below from forthcoming new studio album <b><i>Dissolution<\/i><\/b>. The highly anticipated follow up to 2015\u2019s <b><i>Your Wilderness<\/i><\/b><i>,<\/i> is the band\u2019s second album to feature King Crimson and Porcupine Tree virtuoso drummer <b>Gavin Harrison.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist <strong>Bruce Soord<\/strong> explains the song\u2019s evolution:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8216;<i>Far Below&#8217; began life as a bit of a jam session between myself and Gavin.? Gavin had this distinctive 6\/8 rhythm going and it didn&#8217;t take long for me to find the melodies. And so, a song was born.? Is it my favourite track from the album? Impossible to judge as the album covers so much ground.? But it does showcase what the four of us want The Pineapple Thief to be about and I for one can&#8217;t wait to play this one live.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/te5bGWJIlOk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>Bruce Soord<\/strong> reveals more about the themes within <em>Dissolution<\/em><em>  broadly speaking the title reflects the disintegration of relationships and the undoing of our social fabric. We\u2019re living in a time when supposedly we are more connected than ever before, but, I personally am at my happiest when I unplug that connection.<\/em><\/span><em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bruce Soord <\/span><\/strong><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">elaborates on the writing and recording process <\/span><\/em><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">with  <\/span><\/em><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">We\u2019ve once again been joined by Gavin Harrison<\/span><\/em><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">. <\/span><\/em><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">It\u2019s been a real collaborative journey between the 4 of us writing and recording this record, with the songs taking on a life of their own.? When everyone pulls in the same direction, amazing things can happen.<\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> <i>The Pineapple Thief is a different proposition with Gavin. This time he was with me from the inception of  Dissolution and together we took the songs into territory I wouldn\u2019t have found on my own. We found ourselves pushing each other so much further, both technically and artistically. There were times in the depths of the writing and recording process, which took 6 months, that I felt so exhilarated but at the same time exhausted and overwhelmed, that I couldn\u2019t imagine us ever finishing the record. Every day we found ourselves finding that extra something we didn\u2019t know we had. None of us would let anyone or anything get in the way of what we felt the album should become. I look back on the process with immense pride <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gavin Harrison<\/strong> stated<i>  It\u2019s been fantastic to collaborate with these guys again \u2013 especially as this time I\u2019ve been involved from the ground up. It\u2019s been a most inspiring effort and I think it will prove to be the best yet.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Dissolution<\/i><\/b><i> <\/i>was recorded across the UK at the band member\u2019s various studios, Bruce explains <i> The drums were recorded and mixed by Gavin at his studio,  Bourne Place in London. He has the best sounding live room I have heard and gets an incredible drum mix. Gavin would send me a stereo drum mix that he would constantly tweak as the songs progressed. Jon records his bass at his studio north of Leicester. Steve records his keyboards at his mastering studio in Exeter and I record and mix the rest here in my studio (Soord Studios) in Yeovil, Somerset. It may seem odd that we were able to create something as ?a band when we are so far apart. But we talked almost daily. Technology means ideas can be shared instantly.? We were effectively jamming a lot of the time.? Just a bit further apart. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span lang=\"EN-US\">Dissolution<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">features cover art artwork from iconic design agency <b>Stylorouge<\/b>, who have produced artwork for the likes of Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Blur and the British film Trainspotting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Pineapple Thief have<\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> grown to become one of the leading lights of Europe\u2019s experimental rock domain, <i>Your Wilderness <\/i>produced 4m+ album streams, a #7 in the UK Independent Charts and two extensive headline European tours culminating at London\u2019s Islington Assembly Hall where the concert was recorded for the live release <i>Where We Stood<\/i>.<\/span><strong><i> <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><strong><i>Dissolution<\/i><\/strong><strong> will be released in the following formats \u2013 all available <\/strong>to pre-order now<b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepineapplethief.lnk.to\/DissolutionPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>CD<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>Black LP  <\/b>pressed to audiophile 180g vinyl<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Limited Edition Crystal Clear LP edition<\/b> &#8211; pressed to audiophile 180g vinyl<\/li>\n<li class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>Blu-ray: <\/b><i>features<\/i><i> a 16-page booklet, the album plus bonus music in a 24\/96 DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound mix and 24\/96 hi-res stereo audio<\/i><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>Deluxe 4 disc edition<\/b> &#8211; <i>features 52 pages containing exclusive additional artwork, the original album on CD plus a second CD of bonus music, and is topped off with a DVD and Blu-ray featuring the album and bonus material in a 24\/96 DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound mix and 24\/96 hi-res stereo audio.<\/i><\/li>\n<li class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>All digital &amp; streaming platforms.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pineapple Thief will be taking <b><i>Dissolution<\/i><\/b> on the road starting in September 2018, with new dates added for March 2019. This tour includes their biggest show to date at London\u2019s prestigious O2 Shepherd\u2019s Bush Empire \u2013 tickets are on sale now and selling fast: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pineapplethief.com\/tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.pineapplethief.com\/tour\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>The Pineapple Thief \u2013 Dissolution Tour 2018\/2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><a name=\"aolmail__Hlk511306770\"><\/a><a name=\"aolmail__Hlk514072475\"><\/a>Sep 15 \u2013 FR \u2013 Paris &#8211; La Maroquinerie<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 16 \u2013 BE, Brussels-? La Madeleine<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><a name=\"aolmail__Hlk514331961\"><\/a>Sep 17 \u2013 DE, Bremen &#8211; Schlachthof<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 18 \u2013 DE, Hanover &#8211; Musikzentrum<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 19 \u2013 DE, Berlin &#8211; Lido<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 21 \u2013 PL, Warsaw &#8211; Stodola<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 22 \u2013 CZ, Olomucany &#8211; S-Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 23 \u2013 CZ, Prgaue &#8211; Rock Caf <\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 25 \u2013 AU, Wien &#8211; Szene<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 26 \u2013 DE, Munich &#8211; Backstage Werk<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 27 \u2013 DE, Aschaffenburg-? Colos-Saal<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 28- DE, Cologne &#8211; Live Music Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Sep 29 \u2013 NL, Amsterdam \u2013 Melkweg<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Oct 4 \u2013 UK, Edinburgh \u2013 Liquid Rooms<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Oct 5 \u2013 UK, Sheffield \u2013 Leadmill<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Oct 6 \u2013 UK, London \u2013 O2 Shepherds Bush Empire<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Feb 22 &#8211; IT, Roma &#8211; Largo Venue<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Feb 23 &#8211; IT, Milano &#8211; Santeria Social Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Mar 3 &#8211; DK, Copenhagen &#8211; Vega<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Mar 5 &#8211; SE, Stockholm &#8211; venue tba<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\">Mar 6 &#8211; NO, Oslo &#8211; John Dee<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><b>The Pineapple Thief are<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><strong>Bruce Soord<\/strong> \u2013 vocalist, guitarist, composer<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><strong>Gavin Harrison<\/strong> \u2013 drums<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><strong>Jon Sykes<\/strong> \u2013 bass<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><strong>Steve Kitch<\/strong> &#8211; keyboards<\/p>\n<p class=\"aolmail_MsoNormal\"><strong>The Pineapple Thief online:<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepineapplethief.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thepineapplethief.com<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepineapplethief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/thepineapplethief<\/a><br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/pineapplethief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.twitter.com\/pineapplethief<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepineapplethief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.instagram.com\/thepineapplethief<\/a><br \/>\nSpotify: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.spotify.com\/artist\/4lrBMUSk8PiNnCEZfsmPAk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/play.spotify.com\/artist\/4lrBMUSk8PiNnCEZfsmPAk<\/a><br \/>\nYouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist list=PLE6401DB011BD837E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist list=PLE6401DB011BD837E<\/a><br \/>\nApple Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/artist\/the-pineapple-thief\/id278648772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/artist\/the-pineapple-thief\/id278648772<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 29px; font-weight: bold;\">Photography by James Crumpsty<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pineapple Thief have revealed their first single, entitled Far Below from forthcoming new studio album Dissolution. 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