Manchester Orchestra have released a new live album, Union Chapel (London, England), via Loma Vista Recordings.
In a personal letter shared with fans, Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull wrote, "I realized there is never going to be a good time," reflecting on the passing of the band's longtime drummer Tim Very in February, and the decision to release the live album.
"I believe this is the first time in my life where I simply can't find the words. I couldn't find them then and I can't find them now. It's not that it's hard to explain the range of emotions and life that we've experienced since losing our brother Tim. It's that it feels impossible. For all of [music's] gifts, perhaps the most powerful is how healing and connective it can be both in solitude and in community and in moments of true terror and loss…I figured the best way to release [Union Chapel, London, England] is just to give it to you here. A thank you for all of your kind words and love that you've given us and for the support that we are so deeply grateful for."
The 21-track album was made available to fans ahead of its wider release.
The band recorded the album during a sold-out three-night residency at London's historic Union Chapel in the fall of 2023. The album reportedly finds Andy Hull and Robert McDowell reimagining some of the most beloved tracks across their catalog.
Union Chapel (London, England) is available as a 2LP vinyl release in translucent Sea Blue (Retail) or opaque Silver (Artist Store + Tour), as well as in 2xCD format with an 8-page roll-fold booklet.
Union Chapel (London, England) Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. I Know How To Speak
3. The Grocery
4. The Maze
5. The Gold
6. Deer
7. Angel of Death
8. I Can Barely Breathe
9. Capital Karma
10. The Way
11. The River
12. Telepath
13. Simple Math
14. I Can Feel A Hot One
15. Cope
16. Colly Strings
17. My Backwards Walk
18. Interlude
19. Rear View
20. Bed Head
21. The Silence
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