Stream: Ben Folds - Way to Normal

It's here. You can finally listen to the real Ben Folds album Way to Normal, on his MySpace here:
http://www.myspace.com/benfolds

It's the real deal, not the fake leak, the actual album. Although on first listen I may have prefered that fake stuff!

Also, the fake stuff was recorded in Dublin. That has to count for something!

Watch: Ben Folds - You Don't Know Me

New video (official video) from Way to Normal. It's from the real album, not the fake leak.



And I must say, I for one, am not a fan. The fake stuff was better!

Watch: Ben Folds - 'Hiroshima'

Yay! Now we have an actual official cover for the album, as well as a video for first single 'Hiroshima'. The album itself comes out September 30th. Can't wait.

Setlist: Ben Folds, Oxegen, 11 July 2008

Again, thanks to Rich for this one. He wasn't quite sure of some of the names, so if you have any corrections or additions (cause there were more than 5 songs played), please email swearimnotpaul@gmail.com Thanks!

Ben played the O2 Stage on the opening day of the festival, Friday.

Effington
Tango Waltz
Annie Waits
Rockin' The Suburbs
Underground

Thanks to Allison for pointing out that some of the videos can be watched here:
http://thesuburbs.org.uk/tour/20080711/Dublin

Album News: Ben Folds - Way to Normal tracklist

So we finally have proper details of the new Ben Folds album. It's called Way to Normal, as originally thought. A loyal reader has also informed me that the two links I posted last time around were fan-made fakes. Damn good fakes if you ask me, unlike those Britney Spears nudes I saw a while ago!

The tracklist has been announced, and also a release date: September 30th.

‘Hiroshima (B B B Benny Hits His Head)’
‘Dr. Yang’
‘The Frown’
‘You Don’t Know Me’
‘Before Cologne’
‘Cologne’
‘Errant Dog’
‘Free Coffee’
‘Bitch Went Nuts’
‘Brainwascht’
‘Effington’
‘Kylie from Connecticut’

Album News: Ben Folds - Quest for Fire

It seems nobody knows what the hell the story is with allegedly leaked Ben Folds album Way to Normal. The 6 leaked tracks are really rough sounding, and the lyrics on them don't match up with the "proper" ones. Also, two other websites are adding even more layers to the story. Ben Folds' livejournal talks about his new album Quest for Fire, complete with the above coverart. What the hell?

In addition, the even weirder 24-hour BenWatch has been set up here:
http://acelze.googlepages.com/benwatch

I have not a clue what the story is with the album, but as soon as I hear the actual truth, I'll let you know. But while you wait, check out those two sites, especially the utterly bizarre BenWatch!

Album News: Ben Folds - Way to Normal

So, 9 songs from the new Ben Folds album allegedly leaked today, or something. They were taken down real quick, and some are even claiming it to be a fake leak. Ben also played Oxegen this year, and was watched closely by Divine Comedy leader Neil Hannon. His latest solo record Way to Normal is due our September 16th. One track, 'You Don't Know Me' will include a guest appearance from Regina Spektor. Paste Magazine calls it "the funniest album of his career".

Tracks said to appear on the album include:
Free Coffee
Effington
Errant Dog
Hiroshima
Bitch Went Nuts
Kylie From Connecticut
You Don't Know Me