NEW TRACK “PROGRESS OF MAN (BITCOIN & CATTLE)” IS A CLEVER AND SARDONIC COMMENTARY ON THE PREVALENCE OF GREED AND NARCISSISM WATCH THE NEW LYRIC VIDEO HERE
EXTENSIVE WE’RE ONLY HUMAN FALL TOUR ANNOUNCED
“Like John Prine, Carll has a clever, concise style of communicating serious concepts, frequently through dark humor, displaying world-weary truths underneath wry lyrics.” – American Songwriter
Nashville, TN – Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Hayes Carll has spent his celebrated career masterfully crafting songs that allow us to take a good look at ourselves – the good, the bad and even the absurd – through his character narratives and sage perspectives. On his forthcoming tenth album We’re Only Human (out August 8th on Thirty Tigers), Carll turns the mirror back on himself for the most deeply introspective and reflective work he has created to date.
“The record was inspired by a desire to start listening to my inner voice rather than running from it. The songs are my way of solidifying the lessons I’ve learned, not because I have all the answers, but because I need the reminder that we’re all only human,” says Carll. Throughout We’re Only Human, Carll thoughtfully addresses a wide spectrum of emotions that range from insecurity to inspirational, contemplative to content, regretful to resilient and hopeful to hilarious.
We’re Only Human may be a contemplative and personal album, but it is still a Hayes Carll album brimming with his signature balance of thoughtful lyrics, grit, tenderness and sardonic wit. The latter is overflowing on the first single “Progress Of Man (Bitcoin & Cattle).” The track is a humorous yet sobering commentary on the greed, selfish and narcissistic tendencies that permeate today’s society. Watch the lyric video for “Progress Of Man (Bitcoin & Cattle)” HERE.
The album opens with a beautiful piano melody leading into the title track, which serves as a gentle reminder of our imperfection, and that we need to offer ourselves some grace in this chaotic and demanding world. “Stay Here A While,” co-written with MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, advises us to slow down and live in each moment because they go by quickly. On “What I Will Be,” Carll firmly accepts his authentic self, owning his flaws and celebrating his successes. The album closes with the triumphant, gospel tinged “May I Never,” which is the culmination of all that came before it. The revival-like finale features a cavalcade of friends, including Ray Wylie Hubbard, Shovels & Rope, Darrell Scott, Nicole Atkins, Gordy Quist and Ed Jurdi of Band of Heathens, who each take a verse. It’s a stirring way to end the musical journey that is We’re Only Human.
Hayes Carll has just announced the extensive We’re Only Human Fall Tour in support of the album. Cities include Austin, Dallas, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Toronto, Detroit, Atlanta, and many more. See list of fall tour dates below.
We’re Only Human is the long-awaited follow up to 2021’s critically acclaimed You Get It All. The album garnered high praise from the media, including Rolling Stone, The Associated Press, American Songwriter, No Depression, Holler, Glide Magazine and many more (See Highlights).
Listen to “Progress Of Man (Bitcoin & Cattle)” at your preferred DSPs HERE.
Pre-save / Pre-order We’re Only Human HERE.
For press information about Hayes Carll, please contact:
Jim Flammia jim@alleyesmedia.com or Kai Nanfelt kai@alleyesmedia.com at All Eyes Media
HAYES CARLL WE’RE ONLY HUMAN FALL TOUR DATES
9/4 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater
9/5 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
9/19 – Saxaphaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom
9/20 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
9/21 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
9/23 – Northampton, MA – The Iron Horse
9/24 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
9/25 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
9/26 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
9/27 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater
9/30 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
10/1 – Detroit, MI – El Club
10/2 – Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival
10/3 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center +
10/4 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
10/5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
10/7 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center +
11/1 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
11/2 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
11/4 – Tampa, FL – Skipper’s Smokehouse
11/6 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
11/7 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitinas
11/8 – Philadelphia, MS – Marty Stuart’s Ellis Theater
11/9 – Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge
11/11 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway
11/12 – Louisville, KY – Headliner’s Music Hall
11/13 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
11/14 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theater
11/15 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
11/16 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
11/18 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
11/19 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
11/21 – Evanston, IL – Space
+ w/ Tyler Childers
You can also catch Hayes Carll on the road this Spring.
Visit HayesCarll.com for more information and updates.