Happy Mondays to record a newalbum

Fri 4th Aug, 2006 in International News

It’s been more than a decade since those Madchester maniacs, the Happy Mondays put pen to paper – but word is, the group that made music alongside the likes of New Order and the Stone Roses in the Madchester heydays are back with a follow up to their 1990 album, Yes Please.

The legends of the Madchester music scene have been working hard on the new release – hooking up with producer Howie B to mix the album which has been produced by hip hop icon Sunny Levine.

What this may mean for the Happy Mondays’ sound is anyone’s guess, however Howie B had the following to report when discussing the project with the BBC yesterday: “Shaun (Ryder) is writing about what he’s always written about, whatever’s happening in his life really. His health, drugs, the weather. In fact there’s a beautiful song about the weather that he’s written and it’s a classic.”

He continued: “It’s a mental project. It’s really exciting, quite incredible. It’s Shaun back on it. Shaun’s a diamond. He’s singing well, he’s rapping well, his lyrics are just right on it.”

“His language, which was always unique, has got even better. And he looks great. I wouldn’t say he looks sexy, but he looks great.”

The album is scheduled for release later this year.