Joan As Police Woman has announced her 10th studio album Lemons, Limes & Orchids, which will be out September 20 via Play It Again Sam. “I was ready to make an album that truly featured my voice,” says Joan. The album features Meshell Ndegeocello on bass, Chris Bruce (Seal, Trevor Horn, Alanis Morisette) on guitar, Daniel Mintseris (St. Vincent, David Byrne) on keys, and drummers Parker Kindred (Jeff Buckley, Liam Gallagher) and Otto Hauser. “The basics were recorded like they used to be – with me singing live along with the band,” says Joan. “My good friend told me this is the sexiest album I’ve ever made. Honestly, I think she’s right.”
The first single from the album is the sultry, soulful “Long for Ruin.” Says Joan, “This song refers to the human race’s seemingly willful move away from ourselves. Away from our interest in listening, in finding commonalities and compassion, communication and love. We seem intent on destroying ourselves. We seem unwilling to share resources. We seem to have turned away from ourselves and in turn each other.” You can watch the video below.
Joan will play LA’s Cha Cha Lounge tonight (6/13).
Lemons, Limes & Orchids:
1. The Dream
2. Full Time Heist
3. Back Again
4. With Hope In My Breath
5. Long For Ruin
6. Started Off Free
7. Remember The Voice
8. Oh Joan
9. Lemons, Limes and Orchids
10. Tribute To Holding On
11. Safe To Say
12. Help Is On Its Way