RELEASED July 9th, 2013
Featuring Remixes From ANDY STOTT& MAPS
Maps– aka James Chapman– returns with a brand new album, Vicissitude, released July 9th
Maps partnered with Boomkat to release an exclusive, super-limited hand-stamped 12” vinyl for “I Heard Them Say” (limited to a 100 copies) backed with remixes by Andy Stott and Maps, which sold out in mere hours! This 12” is the first taste of Vicissitude, and lucky for you we can share the tracks with you here:
“I Heard Them Say”
While Turning The Mind swung like a hedonistic after-party held after Maps’ critically aclaimed and Mercury Prize nominated debut release, We Can Create, Vicissitude has the distinct feeling of digging deep and confronting reality head on.
With Chapman maintaing his role as the sole creative force behind Maps--Vicissitude is an inward reflection of his mental state during the recording process and continues the soul-wrenching journey carved out by We Can Create.
“The whole album is about change;” says Chapman. “It’s about dealing with a struggle – whatever that may be – and ultimately coming through it.”
As with previous releases, the new album was primarily recorded at Maps’ home in Northampton, and was mixed by Ken Thomas (Sugarcubes, M83, Sigur Ros) and Jolyon Thomas.
Vicissitude focuses, tightens and sharpens Maps' expansive sound. The album might have been born from a long period of self-contemplation, but maybe you do need a while to get simple answers to the difficult questions.
Time to face the light.