Elton John and longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin have enlisted an impressive cast of guests for a new release that is currently in the works.
According to a recent report from Britain's NME, the album will be produced by T-Bone Burnett and will boast appearances by vocalist Leon Russell, guitarist Marc Ribot and singer/songwriter Neil Young.
A statement on Taupin's official website explains that the album represents a new direction for the duo, spanning from rockers to ballads with a country twist.
"Basic tracks for Bernie and Elton's new album with Leon Russell have been recently completed and the gang is about to start vocals and overdubs immediately," the website reads.
"The trio has cut 15 songs ranging from Stones-like rockers, country-tinged ballads, gospel and even a Sinatra-like weepy similar to something torn from the grooves of In the Wee Small Hours [1955 Frank Sinatra album]. It's varied in scope and drenched in a rich tapestry of atmospherics. Don't expect to hear the old EJ/BT sound; this is organic recording unlike anything you've heard from our duo before," the statement continued.
There is no word yet on when the album will be released.
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