Artificial Heart
(November 8, 2011; Jocoserious Records)
Consequence of Sound Premieres
New “Sucker Punch” MP3 Today
NYC Show w/John Hodgman, Paul Rudd,
John Oliver & Guests, November 1st
+ US Tour w/ They Might Be Giants
Jonathan Coulton speaks to the outcast in all of us, in the voices of characters we know from our own sad little lives. It’s no surprise that he has one of the most passionate fan bases around. More than fans, they are his champions and patrons. Orders of Artificial Heart on his website have already surpassed $100,000 with hundreds of fans purchasing “The Big Package of Everything” which includes the album, three shirts, vinyl, demos, live recordings, and USB of his complete works and more.
Artificial Heart, produced by John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants, is due out November 8 on Jocoserious Records. It's a new direction for Coulton —he leaves behind the home recording gear for a studio filled with talented musicians and guest vocalists including Suzanne Vega, John Roderick of The Long Winters and Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara. For a taste of what’s to come on this new venture, download the “Sucker Punch” MP3 where it premiered on Consequence of Sound today or HERE. We encourage you to post & share.
The album opens with “Sticking to Myself”, a blistering, high-energy song about finding success, and then tearing it all down. “Nemeses”is a duet between Coulton and The Long Winters’John Roderick that suggests the only real way to bring meaning into your life is to find your own worst enemy. “Good Morning Tucson”is a highly singable pop song about an aging morning news anchor who one day finally loses it. The album’s title track, “Artificial Heart," has a bouncy, joyful melody that can't quite mask the feeling that drastic measures are sometimes worse than the problems they are trying to solve.
Artificial Heart is Jonathan Coulton’s first album of all new material since his infamous 2006 “Thing A Week”series, during which he created 52 musical pieces in 52 weeks. It's a strong addition to an already impressive discography that spans a decade. His song “Still Alive”, famously the soundtrack to the end credits of the game Portal and its sequel, has a cult of its own. YouTube clips of the game’s credits, which feature no image beyond the actual credits, have amassed over 19 million views due to fans wanting to hear the song. This year, Coulton was asked back to write “Want You Gone," a song for Portal’s long awaited sequel. In addition to a national tour with They Might Be Giants, fans in NYC will have a chance to see him perform alongside John Hodgman, Paul Rudd, John Oliiver, Wyatt Cenac & other guests next week. Don't miss your chance to see Jonathan Coulton live!
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Jonathan Coulton Tour Dates
# = w/ They Might Be Giants
11/1: Brooklyn, NY @ the Bell House w/ John Hodgman,
Paul Rudd, Wyatt Cenac, John Oliver & others
11/04: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot #
11/05: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory #
11/06: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory #
11/08: Vancouver, BC @ Venue #
11/09: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo #
11/10: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom #
11/11: Arcata, CA @ Van Duzer Theatre #
11/12: San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore #
11/13: San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore #
11/16: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues #
11/17: Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern #
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