Carly Simon has released “Howl” the first single off the upcoming album “Comes In Waves,” Simon’s first collection since 2008.
“Comes In Waves” arrives August 14. Written and recorded primarily at her Martha’s Vineyard home, the 12-track album brings together a body of work that is deeply personal. The first released track off the album is representative of that.
“‘Howl’ lives in that space between betrayal and forgiveness, where anger has to be voiced before it can be released,” Simon said. “It’s about letting the frustration out so it doesn’t sit and simmer. The song begins in anger, but it moves toward forgiveness, and speaks to any situation where trust has been broken.”
“Comes In Waves” reflects a lifetime of observation and experience and Simon’s recognizable voice remains an emotional touchstone 60 years after her solo debut. Throughout the album, Simon revisits themes that have defined her work, including love, memory, family, self-reckoning, and forgiveness.
Across the record, the themes of love, grief, anger, memory, creativity and healing, all arrive in waves, moving through the songs fluidly.
Created alongside a close circle of family, friends, and longtime collaborators who have remained part of Simon’s creative world across decades, the album features contributions from John Forté, whose appearance on the record arrives following his passing earlier this year.
Simon’s son Ben Taylor appears throughout the project as a singer, musician, producer, and songwriter, and her daughter Sally Taylor contributes vocals and created the cover artwork for the single.
Legendary producer Paul Samwell-Smith returned to revisit and rework “Share The End,” a song he originally produced for Simon’s landmark 1971 album “Anticipation” and continued to help oversee the entire project. Acclaimed producer and engineer Frank Filipetti, one of Simon’s most trusted longtime collaborators, was a driving force behind the project, playing a central role in shaping its direction and bringing the music to life.
Check out ‘Howl’ here: