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We welcome Ray back to the Albert. April 2024 sees the release of Ray Cooper's fifth album which has been two years in the making. All the songs dig for emotional depth and reflect his world view, whether it is nostalgia, anger, or sheer romanticism. The folk influences are still there but mixed up with many other styles, including touches of americana. The album features three duets with different singers and although Ray again plays most of the instruments himself, the album also includes some guest artists: on drums, piano, violin, Swedish nyckelharpa and a brass section. The album was recorded in Sweden, with additional overdubs in Berlin, Hamburg and Brighton.