Renowned songwriter and Travis frontman, Fran Healy, released his debut solo album, "w r e c k o r d e r" (Wreckord Label), on October 5th in the US. The album was mastered at The Lodge by Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta.A respected veteran and venerable contributor to the alternative rock world, Fran Healy's work has been praised by titans of the music industry and fans alike. Spending over a decade with his band Travis, racking up awards, album sales and a loyal following, Healy's "w r e c k o r d e r" may be comprised of his most personal material to date. The album takes an honest approach to what Healy does best: songwriting. Pushing his own barriers of sound, and at times showing his own vulnerability, Healy has crafted a work of a man evolved, but one who has not forgotten his roots. Recording for the album, which recently debuted at was a multi-national affair, starting in 2009 in Berlin, before moving to New York and wrapping up in Vermont in 2010. Healy's supporting cast on "w r e c k o r d e r" is nothing to overlook either, with production duties handled by Emery Dobyns (Patti Smith, Chief), and contributions from Paul McCartney, Neko Case, and Tom Hobden (Noah and the Whale).
"w r e c k o r d e r" debuted at #10 on the UK Indie Charts this week! Read Sonic Scoop's write-up here and check out the charming new video for the first single "Buttercups" below!
