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MIAMI

29/04/2007 : Official Update From Izzy.

(http://chopaway.com/izzystradlinmiami.jpg)

Izzy Stradlin would like to inform all fans that a new album is on the way ~ expect to see "MIAMI" cropping up on iTunes sometime between May and June 2007.

The album, featuring 11 tracks recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, is described by guitarist Rick Richards as being "a bit of a departure from "Like A Dog" but still quite a rocker!"

Izzy will be trying his best to keep the fans informed of the pending release, stating "I've just finished sending new CD "MIAMI" to iTunes." Izzy has also offered to share one song with the fans directly through ChopAway.com adding: "...to share with the fans until it is actually up on iTunes, there is a ragga song. It's called "fso ragga" ~ and it can be downloaded from the front page of ChopAway.com (http://www.chopaway.com). A sample of the opening track, entitled 'TJ' can be found at the same location.

The album is an exclusive 'iTunes only' release, which will be available in USA, Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe simultaneously. As no physical CD release is planned, that we know of anyway, we are strongly suggesting that all fans download a copy of iTunes in order to get the album. "MIAMI" features the regular lineup of Izzy Stradlin on vocals and guitar, Rick Richards taking lead guitar, and Taz Bentley on drums. JT Longoria, who appeared on several "Like A Dog" tracks returns to cover bass duties on the album, and friend Joey Huffman takes keyboards.

Taz Bentley, who appears on all of Izzys solo albums dating from 1998 - 2007 recalled the recording sessions for "MIAMI": "We had such a good time recording this one. We did it before Christmas and when we got back home decided it was so much fun that we should go back and do some more." Describing the sound of the forthcoming album Taz added: "This recording is more loose. We spent time jamming the songs out a pinch more than normal. I was in a great place mentally so I think that carried over into the recordings. Izzy, Rick and I found a hole in the wall cuban restaurant that we would walk to every day for lunch. The vibe was relaxed and the songs are as strong and diverse as always."

To keep the fans happy before the album is officially released, Izzy sent along the following message: "In a few days I'll be sending more clips. Probably from the songs "Buildings In The Sky", and "Let Go". " Izzy has also included the album artwork, for fans to take a look at, whilst he also mentioned the origin of the artwork, with Izzy saying: "....Picture with no print....cool!...I shot it in an abandoned steelmill in Ajo, Arizona last week......"

"MIAMI" continues Izzys prolific run of album releases. Starting in 1998 with the scorchin' 117? on Geffen Records, he followed up with Ride On in 1999, River in 2001, On Down The Road in 2002, and finally Like A Dog in 2005.

A very welcome update for the fans I'm sure ~ Izzy signed off with a simple "laters... Izzy".

Note to admins - You can of course run this news on HTGTH.com but please do not hotlink to the files posted on ChopAway.com 8) Thanks.....

^ This is a really great news as I love Izzy's previous albums ;) (my favorite song being Train Tracks)

Great site by the way :beer:

the TJ clip was pretty good, but I didn't  like the FSO Ragga clip- the song seemed to go nowhere.

I think a few fans might agree on that one ~ his reggae music never seems to go down too well. I always thought it was cool though  :beer:

Glad to see Izzy news posted on the front page  ;D :rofl:

Very cool news, i can't wait!!!!!!

That's G R E A T  N E W S !!!
I love Izzy's music, I can't wait for the album!

Great news!

Sweet!  Gotta love Izzy!

It's awesome to see Izzy still contributing music to the world and doing it on his own terms.  ;D

Great news!  So he titled it Miami  because they recorded it in Miami?  Izzy is a funny guy.

Any plans to tour in support of the album?  :beer:

All of Izzys solo records are named after a song on the album so presumably it is a song name. If there is no song called "Miami" then it is probably due to the fans always referring to it as "The Miami Album"  :hihi:

No details of a tour as yet - I only know what I posted already I'm afraid

Cool!

I guess he's liking the iTunes thing.

I like Izzy's solo albums a lot...

That said, I hate this fucking i-tunes shit, and the import shit before that.

The last Izzy album you could buy in a store was 117*.

Why can't he just release his music in the States, so fans can just pick up his albums at Best Buy.

This fucking blows.

He did...and no one bought them.  I bought JJH and 117 when they came out.  The rest I had to hunt for, but it was worth it.  Yes iTunes sucks, but at least it is a new release.  I cannot wait for it to come out.

This will be album #7 out before Axl and CD.

Maybe if he sells enough on iTunes a label will pick it up and print off some albums.

I am pretty excited about this one since I actually didn't see it coming. Izzy sneaks up on ya. Like a Dog was my favorite Izzy solo album. Probably my favorite album by anyone from Guns since UYI.

im so excited

Because labels aren't interested in pressing it. He has tried to find labels in the past, unfortunately there are no "singles material" on the albums so labels wont pick it up.

Its the fans who "fucking blow" ~ you bitch when there isnt a new album, and then you bitch when there is a new album.

Yeah labels aren't interested in someone who doesn't tour and promote heavily. Izzy just wants to write and record.

And it's on iTunes after a lot of people asked and suggested to him to release it online that way right after LAD was put out.. just be glad there's cool new material on it's way 8)

I hope he does tour though, on his own.  Judging from hangin' round with Gnr last year, he obviously has some interest in it, maybe they were shows to test the water, see if he still enjoyed it.

If he does tour, i pray to god that he wil come to the UK, and maybe even to Oxford.  That would be so fuckin cool.  I would definetely go and see him. 

I really liked FSO Ragga , I thought it had a Zappaesque quality .

sounds good  :peace:   izzy is the best solo artist out of all the ex-gunners.  easily.

Yeah.. when I heard FSO Ragga for the first time immediately I thought of this quote

-Izzy's always been a fan of reggae dude Lee 'Scratch' Perry, "his stuff just floors me, man"-

http://www.chopaway.com/classicrock2001.php

Cause he's no doubt heavily inspired by Lee on this track with the samples and weird trippy sounds 8)

the Ragga song was pretyty bad for my taste but the other one was good so ill buy this on Itunes when it comes out

I've been listening to The Clash lately and Izzy reminds me of them in a way.

They weren't just a punk band, they did all kinds of stuff, just like Izzy isn't stuck in doing just the "old blues rock thing".


It'll be interesting to hear the album.




/jarmo

Always making good music, I loved him,  :love:, my god faster than CHD, by the way, I liked the song is very good : ok:

Along with the Ramones and the Stones they're probably his most noticeable influence.

"FSO Ragga" does absolutely nothing for me.

"TJ," on the other hand, sounds pretty good. 

I enjoyed the last album, Like a Dog. Will definately see what this one is all about.

News of Izzy Stradlins forthcoming release "MIAMI" has been showing up on websites around the world. You will find news articles linked below.

Izzy Stradlin has also asked that two more samples from the album be made available to the fans. As promised in our original article, the samples are from "Buildings In The Sky" and "Let Go" ~ they can be downloaded from the front page of ChopAway.com (http://www.chopaway.com)

New Articles:

Metal Sucks (http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=801) - "You Don't Have To Steal This Track"
Classic Rock Magazine (http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/page/classicrock/20070504)
Ultimate Guitar (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/izzy_stradlin_to_release_new_solo_album.html)
Blabbermouth (http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71779)
DrummerZone (http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=4600&type=2)
Chicago At Home (http://www.chicagoathome.com/Detail.aspx?dct=62&id=117575&mid=1701)
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles (http://www.bravewords.com/news/65414)
Sputnik Music (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/news.php?newsid=3317)
The Gauntlet (http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/172/8462/Guns-N-Roses.html)
Hard Rock Hideout (http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/2007/05/03/rush-izzy-stradlin-evanescence-in-the-news/)
Shout Mouth (http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/11012)
Rock Sound (http://www.rock-sound.net/view_newstr.php?id=EEZlkylupZbhawzyzU)
Hard Rock Info .com (http://www.hardrockinfo.com/) - small mention at bottom of page

Enjoy the new samples.

thanks, god, i cant WAIT for this.  Izzy is just the coolest. 

Update May 08 2007 #2 - From ChopAway.com (http://www.chopaway.com)

Izzy has mentioned that he will soon be sharing some inside information regarding the album, prior to its appearance on iTunes. He intends to send along the albums full tracklist, information about the sound of the album, aswell as a few more promotional photos. Stay tuned for this exclusive update, coming soon.

Izzy Rules. :beer:

Izzy article...nothing new but there is a pic.

Izzy Stradlin Going Online Only With Miami

http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2007/05/0922.cfm

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The image in the above mentioned atricle is actually from the ODTR promotion. Taken sometime in 2001.

With "MIAMI" soon to be available on iTunes we quickly caught up with Izzy to ask for the tracklist for the upcoming album ~ and to answer some of the fans speculation about the album. Let's begin with the tracklist:

"Ok...

1. TJ
2. Buildings In The Sky
3. Let Go
4. JR's Song
5. Partly Cloudy
6. Waiting
7. Bombs Away
8. Tough Check
9. Pick Up The Phone
10. Everythings Alright
11. FSO Ragga"

You should have already listened to the samples Izzy made available, if not you can download them from the front page of ChopAway.com. We asked Izzy if he could further describe the sounds found on "MIAMI", and here's what he had to say:

"Sure, it's a lot like early solo stuff. It's got a few organs, and key bits you will hear.... Some heavys and a couple balladish tunes, raggae...........".

Izzy also mentioned that he will try to make some new photos available to the fans in the future ~ hopefully before Miami is available on iTunes.

Remember to check back soon for possible further updates whilst we await the albums appearance on iTunes.

Fan Trivia : This is the first solo album that Izzy Stradlin has released where the album title does not come from a song of the same name.

Source: ChopAway.com (http://www.chopaway.com)

Will there be a digital booklet to go with the album?




/jarmo

No mention of this yet. The cover artwork (the steelmill photo posted last week) will be available for download in high res, but whether we have back covers sent over etc I dont know.

If not I presume a few fans will be working on putting some together  :)

his other albums were pretty damn good looking forward to checking this one out too.

Hmmmmm, i'm sure there were more posts in here the last time i looked  8)

i have a question since ive never bought an izz ysolo album, but does his solo stuff fall inline with the songs he wrote in gnr( like dust n bones, 14 years and you ain't the first )?

Not really, you need to go to Chopaway.com and download the free samples to get an idea of what the new album will be like

ok thanks alot dude

You should get on iTunes and download the albums "Ride On" and "Like A Dog", theyre the heaviest of his solo albums in my opinion. The most "GNR like"

^ thanks alot yea ive never heared an izzy solo record but ive always dug his songs with him on vocals in gnr

^if you get the albums, you won't regret it. 

Most of Izzy's solo stuff sounds nothing like those songs. I remember getting his first cd and thinking "This doesn't sound like Dust N' Bones" but it's still really good. Your best bet might be to work backwards. Like A Dog is a TON heavier and more rockin than some of the earlier stuff but you can't go wrong with anything Izzy has ever done. He's just an amazing songwriter. His only album I don't really love is probably River.

^ Yeah, basically there are two type of Izzy solo albums, the JJH album and the others. JJH is very Stonesy and sounds more vintage then the others which have more other incluences aswell, like reggae, surfrock, hardrock, countryrock, blues etc.

Any news on this? :D




/jarmo

Izzy rocks. Not the biggest fan of his work, but he's an awesome guy and I'm glad to see he does what he wants and not what a label tells him to do. (Albeit I don't think he is on a label - :hihi: )

Should be out anytime now  ;D Quite a few fans are regularly checking. For those who don't have a credit card but are interested in buying this album then Ive just learnt of iTunes PrePay cards over at beenafix... Keep an eye out for them in music stores etc

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/Louises7/Itunes.jpg)

Well, this thread started three weeks ago, so I suppose, as a GNR fan, that I must now shit my pants in anger, disavow Izzy, discuss how he's betrayed me, and weep while drinking alone.

Or I'll just check iTunes, and update, saying that the album isn't online, yet.

Rock on Izz!  :beer:

Izzy said that he got an e-mail from iTunes/TuneCore saying it would take 3 weeks to put the album online, but added 'let's wait and see though'. My guess is is that it will be online next week :yes:

Does iTunes release new music only on Tuesdays like they do in the regular stores?

I'm not sure about that. Possibly, because UK charts include downloads so it is only fair that all albums go live at the same date. Izzy originally emailed me saying "sometime in May or June", he then said "within  3-4 weeks", finally followed by him saying "3 weeks but we'll wait and see".

Izzy has sent the CD to iTunes so it is out of his hands now. We just have to wait for iTunes to make it go live  :D

Quality, i like that. Better watch out though mate cos you may get a "Karma" point against ya for that one  8)

I got an email from itunes featuring all the new releases this tuesday and Izzy wasn't on it so i dont think it'll be out this week

New Photo:

(http://www.chopaway.com/Izzy_2006_George_Chin.jpg)

Courtesy of George Chin (http://www.georgechin.com) ~ GNR's Photographer on 2006 Tour.

Great pic!!

Anyone know the date for the new album? Three weeks has passed right?

Yeh, looking good.

Yeh three weeks has passed. Itunes seem to put out new releases every tuesday so maybe next tuesday, 5th June, don't take that as gospel though as i'm just assuming