{"id":17852,"date":"2022-10-26T06:45:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T06:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=17852"},"modified":"2022-10-26T06:45:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T06:45:59","slug":"stanley-clarke-stewart-copeland-and-deborah-holland-reunite-as-animal-logic-after-31-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2022\/10\/26\/stanley-clarke-stewart-copeland-and-deborah-holland-reunite-as-animal-logic-after-31-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Stanley Clarke, Stewart Copeland, and Deborah Holland Reunite as Animal Logic After 31 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Revered expansive pop trio releases brand new singles \u201cCan I Tell You\u201d and \u201cOrdinary\u201d across all DSPs on November 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1987, legendary jazz bassist Stanley Clarke, ex-Police drummer Stewart Copeland, and singer-songwriter Deborah Holland surprised the world when they emerged as Animal Logic. Was it going to be a jazz-rock or punk-pop project? It turned out to be neither. Instead, they released two albums, 1989\u2019s \u201cAnimal Logic\u201d and 1991\u2019s \u201cAnimal Logic II,\u201d focused on smart, confident pop, deep grooves, and Holland\u2019s soaring vocals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group was inextricably linked to Copeland\u2019s Police history, having originally signed to his brother and Police manager Miles Copeland\u2019s revered I.R.S. Records. In fact, Animal Logic\u2019s first album cover was originally conceived for a Police greatest hits album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The debut record resulted in a hit single in the US, Canada, and UK titled \u201cSpy in the House of Love.\u201d Further key singles included \u201cAs Soon As the Sun Goes Down\u201d and \u201cRose Colored Glasses.\u201d The group went on a single world tour in 1989, in addition to performing on Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, and on MTV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group broke up shortly after the release of \u201cAnimal Logic II\u201d due to Clarke and Copeland\u2019s prolific soundtrack and solo work commitments. Copeland and Clarke would also go on to reform their most famous groups, with Police and Return to Forever reunions in subsequent years. Holland transitioned into a successful solo career, resulting in six solo albums, including 2020\u2019s \u201cFine, Thank You!\u201d which featured Copeland on four tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three stayed in touch across the decades. The trio first rekindled their working relationship in 2013 when they joined forces to perform as part of Copeland\u2019s Sacred Grove YouTube series, which can be viewed here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qBLUwHTCiOE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between 2013 and 2022, the band shared ideas and files, resulting in the two new tracks, \u201cCan You Tell Me\u201d and \u201cOrdinary,\u201d which capture the quintessential, timeless Animal Logic approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCan You Tell Me\u201d combines classic West Coast songwriting, American folk-rock influences, and Clarke and Copeland\u2019s rhythmic signatures. It explores the need for people to move on instead of wallowing in misery when faced with untenable circumstances. The track also features Howard Levy on harmonica, from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOrdinary\u201d is a kinetic, upbeat rocker with lyrics focusing on the myriad upheavals the world is facing and trying to keep one\u2019s head together despite it all. It includes sophisticated vocal harmonies, addictive hooks, and would have been very much at home on Animal Logic\u2019s debut record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The songs will be released digitally on November 18 and will be available on all streaming platforms. They can also be purchased via Bandcamp at:<\/strong> https:\/\/animallogic1.bandcamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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