It seems as though the excellent Chimurenga Renaissance project wasn't all that Seattle-based afrofuturists Shabazz Palaces had in store for us in 2014. Three years after the release of their triumphant debut Black Up, news of a sophomore LP from Palaceer Lazaro and Baba Maraire came as the experimental hip hop duo previewed the new album during a recent hometown appearance at the Pacific Science Center Laser Dome. Their new record is titled Lese Majesty — a subtle anglicization of the French 'Lèse-majesté' (which translates to an attack on either a sovereign power or deeply rooted beliefs and customs). The album will be out on July 29th via Sub Pop. Update: Stream "They Come In Gold" off Lese Majesty and see the album's tracklist below via GvsB.
Shabazz Palaces 'Lese Majesty'
Suite 1: The Phasing Shift
01 Dawn In Luxor
02 Forerunner Foray
03 They Come In Gold
Suite 2: Touch & Agree
04 Solemn Swears
05 Harem Aria
06 Noetic Noiromantics
07 The Ballad of Lt. Major Winnings
Suite 3: Palace War Council Meeting
08 Soundview
09 Ishmael
10 Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel
Suite 4: Pleasure Milieu
11 Divine of Form
12 #Cake
Suite 5: Federal Bureau Boys
13 Colluding Oligarchs
14 Suspicion of a Shape
Suite 6: High Climb To The Gallows
15 Mind Glitch Keytar Theme
16 Motion Sickness
Suite 7: Murkings On The Oxblood Starway
17 New Black Wave
18 Sonic Myth Map For the Trip Back
(H/T The Stranger via Consequence of Sound)
