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Available with Vinyl records London. Preorder Vinyl Records Joel Stoker Signed print has now sold out.WhenJoelStoker released his debut solo album The Undertow, fans and critics alike embraced its introspective, confessional lyrics as well as a warm rootsy sound which felt far closer to the Americana world rather than the raucous rock n roll of The Rifles. Having received such a strong reaction to the album that included Top 10 positions on the UK Official Independent Albums and Record Store Charts,Joelnow announces that he will release an acoustic version of The Undertow on October 20th via Cooking Vinyl. The acoustic recordings will be available as a standalone CD or as part of the digital deluxe version of The Undertow, and are available to preorder.The first acoustic track to preview the new version of the album isThe Valley. In the context of the original album,NMEdescribed it as,the turning point a tortured song that ends with leaving the darker territory behind.Its new arrangement is just as impactful, especially asJoelfeels like he has uncovered a newfound clarity with the lyric,Now the road that Ive been travelling on all these years is starting to feel like I might make it out on the clear.JoelStokerplayed his first solo show as special guest toLiam GallagheratKOKObefore starting his own headline shows in support ofThe Undertowwith a homecoming set atWalthamstow Trades Hall.JoelStokerssolo career represents a new adventure after he established a loyal cult following withThe Rifles. The band have released a host of acclaimed albums, the most recent two of which achieved the highest chart positions of their career, as well as playing numerous soldout tours, and picking up famous fans includingPaul Weller,MadnessandIan Broudie. Theyre back in action with a headline show atLondons Electric BallroomonOctober 27th, followed by theShiiine On WeekenderonNovember 17th, and are working on their first studio album since2016s Big Life.
