Valerie June - The Order Of Time (2017)

Valerie June's eagerly awaited second album, The Order of Time, set for release in January 2017, justifies the immense promise she exhibited on her acclaimed debut, Pushin' Against A Stone. Unfolding like a novella, June sketches detailed, three-dimensional portraits of real people struggling with dreams, defeat, hope and life, in this 12-track song cycle. Musically, the genre-defying singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has redefined herself again, infusing inspirations like Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen and Fela Kuti into her unique blend of folk, blues, gospel and soul. As in life, a harrowing bite of bitterness can surely be felt in many of these songs and on others; June's ethereal soundscapes prove the perfect setting for her honeyed, childlike voice as she pleas for simplicity and a better world.

TRACKLIST
01. Long Lonely Road 03:56
02. Love You Once Made 03:37
03. Shakedown 02:46
04. If And 03:30
05. Man Done Wrong 03:06
06. The Front Door 04:14
07. Astral Plane 03:38
08. Just In Time 03:50
09. With You 02:43
10. Slip Slide On By 04:04
11. Two Hearts 03:53
12. Got Soul 04:12