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Sparklehorse return

Sparklehorse return with their first album for five years, plus they've a handful of Irish date on the cards.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 26 Jul 2006

Dreamt for Lightyears in the Belly of a Mountain follows the band's 2001's release It's A Wonderful Life.

The album was recorded by mainman Mark Linkous in his Static King Studios in North Carolina.

Contributors include Dangermouse and Stephen Drodz (Flaming Lips). The album also includes a previously unreleased track with Tom Waits on piano.

With its release set for 22 September, you'll have enough time to make yourself acquainted with the new tracks before he gives them a live airing at Whelan's, Dublin on Saturday 14 October.

Linkous will then travel to Roisin Dubh's in Galway on October 16, and the Empire in Belfast on October 17.

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