Album ‘Apart Together’ coming out November 20th and a track of the same name is available now!
by Shell 13th Aug 2020 | 6 comments
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Tim’s long-awaited debut album ‘Apart Together’, recorded over the past two years since he moved back to Sydney, will be out on the 20th November. A track of the same name, the third single, is available now.
The gatefold vinyl features a 24-page booklet with illustrated lyrics, a poster, bespoke artwork and comes in two variants; translucent red and transparent ultra-clear with opaque red.
Album Pre-order: Tim-Minchin.lnk.to/ApartTogetherAlbumWE
‘Apart Together’ listen now: Tim-Minchin.lnk.to/ApartTogetherWE
See below for the lyrics and the tracklist.
Tim: “The title track of my album, ‘Apart Together’ was going to be called “Wedding Dance”, because in my head, that’s what it is. When that insanely lovely Mat Jodrell trumpet eases in, I always picture couples dancing. I mean, let’s be honest, you’d have to be a little bit of a weirdo to actually have it as your wedding dance, but if I’ve learned one thing from my years of making stuff, it’s this: there are always weirdos. And they are always my kinda people.”
**Apart Together** (Lyrics)
KCRW
On the way to a show
Heard the story of an elderly couple
Found dead in their mobile home
They’d been there a month they say
Seemed to be no decay
I guess the upside of freezing to death
Is that you tend to stay that way
Locked in each other’s arms
Eyes closed and faces calm
They may have lain there ‘til spring
If it weren’t for the ping of their smoke alarm
God sure works in mysterious ways
Died of power bills left unpaid
Found by a neighbour who heard the ping
Dropped around offering
Double As
I think this could last forever
Girl let’s fall apart together
I can handle the entropy
If you promise to stay with me
I give you my heart knowing things fall apart
Praying you will decay with me
Locked in each other’s arms
Eyes closed and faces calm
In the morning a new life will dawn
So maybe don’t set the alarm
Baby I think this could last forever
Girl let’s fall apart together
Girl let’s fall apart together
6 Comments
JuneDawn83 on 26th of May 2021
I have been fond of your work for a long time (many years ago, many giggles, much laugh….)
Recently I have been on a stationary, solitary musical journey and found you again. The newer songs are captivating. When you sing…it seems so real. You’re so very talented…and I think you are really nice.
Sandy Taylor on 24th of November 2020
Although an accomplished pianist, it is your lyrics that touch so deeply
Having listened to the whole album twice, I have ordered a copy for my son…in the hope of convincing him of your word-smithing and genius brain
Thank you for an amazing listen
John Strick on 21st of November 2020
This album is incredible. Having followed Tim for years, knowing he was a fantastic lyricist and player, the fact that I love this album already comes as no surprise. But honestly, this is the best album I’ve heard this year, and boy is it needed. Musically and lyrically gorgeous from start to finish. Thank you Tim.
Margretta on 5th of September 2020
I just listened to apart together for the first time and it’s indescribable but deeply touching. Thank you for making a 70+ year old gal alive.
Olana on 16th of August 2020
“I mean, let’s be honest, you’d have to be a little bit of a weirdo to actually have it as your wedding dance, but if I’ve learned one thing from my years of making stuff, it’s this: there are always weirdos. And they are always my kinda people” Choosing to take this as a compliment, hehe.
Though having just watched the rather beautiful rendition of ‘Moment of Bliss’ on Instagram it too would make a rather special first dance song.
Looking forward to hearing the album in it’s entirety. Have just listened to all 3 singles together and they compliment each other so nicely, I am more excited than ever to hear them nestled in amongst all the other tracks on the album!
Harry on 16th of August 2020
Hi!
I’ve been waiting for this Album since I saw “Back” in april 2019. Since then, that concert has been my “happy place” to think back to, given the current situation.
I pre-ordered the #3 clear vinyl set – is there any chance at all that it would be possible to have it autographed. Regardles, I have been waiting for a TIm Minchin vinyl for so many years, I’m so excited for this release.
Good luck with the launch :)