Ultravox icon Midge Ure will release new solo album A Man Of Two Worlds on May 8, he’s confirmed. He’ll set off on a 21-date UK tour on the same day, with further shows planned for November. He’s also launched the record’s lead track, Just Words, which can be heard below.It’s his first album of original music in 12 years, since he decided to focus on live performance for most of that time. “Well worth the wait, the album is a formidable collection of outstanding music, divided into two clear parts,” Chrysalis Records explain. “The first half, World One: Music, consists of eight instrumental pieces, while the second half, World Two: Songs, features eight vocal songs.”Ure comments: “Almost every album I’ve made over the past 40 years has featured at least one instrumental track. For this album I wanted to explore this further, showing two sides of what I do. “The tour will reflect this idea, combining instrumentals I’ve done over the years with songs, album tracks and fan favourites taking the audience on a journey.”A Man Of Two Worlds is available for pre-order now. It will be released in multiple formats including CD, black vinyl, limited-edition coloured vinyl and DVD-size media book, with the pictures in the packaging taken by Ure himself. Tour tickets are on sale via Tickets available from Seetickets and Ure’s website.
