Echo & The Bunnymen announce new album after 12 years with “Brussels is Haunted”

Echo & The Bunnymen are revisiting their musical history with a new offering: Apples For Isaac, their first album in twelve years. Set for release on September 18, this record carries the weight of deep artistic legacy and personal memory.

The making of this new work was steeped in poignant history. The album features the late drummer Clem Burke prominently, lending his unmistakable presence to ten of the eleven tracks. This inclusion serves as a beautiful, enduring tribute to Burke, who passed away during the creation process of the music.

The sound of Apples For Isaac immediately draws listeners back to the rich, melancholic textures of the band’s earlier work, hinting at the wistful nostalgia found in albums like Grey Album. The opening single, “Brussels is Haunted,” captures this mood perfectly, weaving themes of beauty and melancholy through lyrical reflections.

The track itself features evocative lines that conjure a sense of longing, reminding us of old romantic ideals: “Here’s to beauty and melancholy / Here’s to Annik and Pascal / To L’Archiduc and frozen Stolly / To Jean-Luis un rascal.”

Echo & The Bunnymen have recently concluded the North American leg of their Songs to Learn and Sing tour, a journey that has brought their powerful sound to audiences across the continent.

The full album, which includes tracks such as “Take Me By The Hand,” “Can’t Be Sold,” and “Hijacked,” promises an exploration of enduring emotional landscapes. It is a collection that not only honors the history of the band but also speaks volumes about the enduring nature of their creative vision.

The complete tracklist for Apples for Isaac includes: Take Me By The Hand, Can’t Be Sold, Brussels Is Haunted, I’ll Be Your Sunshine, Hijacked, The Honey, An Unstoppable Force, The Light That Surrounds You, Lab Rats Ran, Asimov, and We Prayed In The Dark.