Alison Moyet inspired a wave of fan anticipation when she announced the October 4th release date of her upcoming album ‘Key’, a collection of 16 reworked singles, fan favourites and deep cuts boosted by two new songs. It quickly became Amazon’s #1 selling vinyl above Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Billie Eilish, while the world-class talent that propelled Alison to achieve two #1 albums, six Top 10 singles, three BRIT Awards and a Grammy nomination was put back in the spotlight with a stunning Radio 2 Piano Room session. Now Alison unveils the album’s third release, ‘So Am I’.
One of the lesser-discovered gems from Alison’s published works, ‘So Am I’ features on her 1994 album ‘Essex’. Lyrically, a wry and sardonic out-of-body observation of defeat, it is counted amongst Moyet’s favourites. The ‘Key’version refocuses attention on the song in a collection which aims to unify her back catalogue into a cohesive form for live presentation. Written with Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds, ‘So Am I’ in its new iteration, joins the iconic re-visited
‘All Cried Out’ and the brand-new song ‘Such Small Ale’ in previewing the ‘Key’ album. A set that contextualises and acknowledges 40 years of original work, gathering together hits and deep cuts alike for an album where no re-packaging was desired. Produced and arranged by Sean McGhee, ‘So Am I’ is also graced by Suede guitarist Richard Oakes, one of Alison’s other key collaborators in this collection.
In addition to the launch of ‘Key’, Alison has been further reflecting on her story with the hit podcast series ’40 Moyet Moments’, in which she looks back upon landmark moments in her career to date during in-depth conversations with Steve Coats-Dennis. Interest has been immense, with #1 podcast chart positions achieved onApple Podcasts UK (Music and Music Interviews), Spotify UK (Music), Apple Podcasts Australia (Music Interviews) and Apple Podcasts Ireland (Music) plus strong placings in key charts in the USA and Canada. ’40 Moyet Moments’ is available to listen to HERE.
Alison Moyet recently announced details of a long-awaited world tour which commences in February 2025. Due to overwhelming demand all UK and Ireland dates have already sold out and details of further legs in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia will be announced in the coming weeks.
