After the folding of grand royal records in 2001, lennon signed with capitol records, yet no solo material surfaced until february 2006, when dead meat was released as the first single from his new album, friendly fire. Friendly fire is the second studio album by sean lennon, released on 2 october 2006 by capitol records in the us, and parlophone in the uk. Eight years after his first solo album, sean lennon returns with a collection of gentle, sunkissed pop guaranteed to be easy on the ears. Here i was, planning an investigative report into the disappearance of grand royals littlesingerthatcould, and along comes friendly fire, lennon s first release of the new millennium. After sean s birth, john became a house husband, doting on his young son until his murder in 1980. The simplicity of lennons sentiments stands in stark relief to friendly fires accompanying dvd of elaborately costumed periodpiece videos, featuring lindsay lohan, asia. So its been eight years since the release of sean lennon s debut album into the sun, has it. Oct 02, 2006 get all the lyrics to songs on friendly fire and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. He recently released friendly fire, his first solo album in eight years. Features song lyrics for sean lennons friendly fire album. Following into the sun, lennon s acclaimed 1998 solo debut, friendly. Two albums in only just under a decade may be a production rate that makes the stone roses look like poster boys for the work ethic, but friendly fire is well worth the wait.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. On 926, sean lennon releases his sophomore solo album friendly fire, eight years after you didnt buy into the sun. Sean lennon friendly fire lyrics and tracklist genius. The claypool lennon delirium monolith of phobos album. Oct 03, 2006 the simplicity of lennon s sentiments stands in stark relief to friendly fire s accompanying dvd of elaborately costumed periodpiece videos, featuring lindsay lohan, asia argento, carrie fisher. Friendly fire, the solo album from sean lennon, will be released on parlophone on october 2nd. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you. Here i was, planning an investigative report into the disappearance of grand royals littlesingerthatcould, and along comes friendly fire, lennons first release of the new millennium. Eight years after garnering critical acclaim for his debut into the sun, sean lennon returned with the ambitious and deeply personal friendly fire. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway so just look away but our.
Sean lennon explores loves friendly fire on his new cd, friendly fire, sean lennon tells the story of love, friendship and betrayal. It stayed on the french album chart for 43 weeks and was certified silver. Download sean lennon friendly fire french edition 2006. Sean lennon discusses his artistic upbringing and his second. Sean lennon lyrics 32 song lyrics sorted by album, including a monster in paris, falling out of love, parachute. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway so just look away but our shadows never leave us alone down the bad roads they will follow us faithfully home chorus you launched the assault with the first cannonball my soldiers were sleeping i know that you thought it would never come down, down to the wire its friendly fire in. Friendly fire is an album by sean lennon, john lennon and yoko onos son. This interview originally appeared on lost at e minor in november 2006 what was the idea behind making a short film for each of the songs on friendly fire. Kyoko chan cox and julian lennon are his halfsiblings. Following into the sun, lennon s acclaimed 1998 solo debut, friendly fire is a cinematic suite of songs which share the same dizzying wealth of musical styles as its predecessor, but eschews some of its freeform tendencies for more traditional song structure and some unifying themes.
Following into the sun, lennons acclaimed 1998 solo debut, friendly. The film comprises 10 music videos, one for each song on the album with nonalbum tracks and dialog used during intermission scenes. Friendly fire i dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway so just look away but our shadows never leave us alone down the bad roads. Instead, sean lennon chose to develop the musical gifts that he inherited from his two prodigious parents. With the first cannonball my soldiers were sleeping i know that you thought it would never come down, down to the wire its friendly fire in your room filled with the things that youve never done does anyone really care your shadow just wont leave you alone cause he knows well he knows. Jul 11, 2006 on 926, sean lennon releases his sophomore solo album friendly fire, eight years after you didnt buy into the sun. After seans birth, john became a house husband, doting on his young son until his murder in 1980. Love is like an aero plane you jump and then you pray the lucky ones remain in the clouds for days if life is just a stage lets put on the best show and let everyone. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
So its been eight years since the release of sean lennons debut album into the sun, has it. Oct 26, 2010 friendly fire is an album by sean lennon, john lennon and yoko onos son. With sean lennon, asia argento, jordana brewster, frank gorgie. A surreal fantasy on the themes of love and friendship, set to the. Sean lennon performing at bowery ballroom on tuesday night. Features song lyrics for sean lennon s friendly fire album. Born october 9, 1975, sean taro ono lennon is the son of musicians and peace activists john lennon and yoko ono. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from sean lennon at the discogs marketplace. Official site for capitol recording artist sean lennon. Following into the sun, lennons acclaimed 1998 solo debut, friendly fire is a cinematic suite of songs which share the same dizzying wealth of musical styles as its predecessor, but eschews some of its freeform tendencies. Son of john lennon, his varied musical career has included several. Ono taro, born october 9, 1975 is a britishamerican musician, songwriter, producer and multiinstrumentalist.
John and yokos son returns with his first album in eight years, a record steeped in baroque pianobar melodies, foreboding jon brion string. Oct 21, 2010 friendly fire i dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway so just look away but our shadows never leave us alone down the bad roads. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway. Friendly fire is a 2006 film written and directed by sean lennon and michele civetta. Get all the lyrics to songs on friendly fire and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Sean lennon doesnt really have to strive to do much of anything. Sean lennon discusses his artistic upbringing and his. The singer and songwriter talks about how hes able to. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway so, just look away but our shadows. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you d. Download the sean lennon 2006 friendly fire torrent for free with torrentfunk. It accompanies sean lennon s 2006 album of the same name as a dvd.
Sean lennon parachute from friendly fire, a film youtube. I wanted to do something different than just make a commercial for myself. I dont want to hear another word from you now id rather be wrong life is mostly what you dont see anyway so just look away but our shadows never leave us alone. Over the course of his career, he has been a member of the bands cibo matto, the ghost of a saber tooth tiger, the claypool lennon delirium and his parents group the plastic ono band.
He took an 8 year gap between releasing this 2006 album and for good reason as his debut i cant get through one full song, nothing works. A promotional trailer for the cddvd package of friendly fire was leaked online in early 2006. Kurt andersen talks with lennon about his second album, friendly fire, and why hes crazy about. Oct 06, 2006 but sean lennon has carved out a career of his own as a musician, songwriter and producer. Just when i was beginning to think sean was going to crap out on us and not bother releasing anything on a large.
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