James Taylor has released 'Before This World', his first album of new songs in 13 years. Recorded at his home studio, Taylor enlisted the longtime members of his band for the sessions, as well as special guests Yo-Yo Ma and Sting.
On 'Before This World', Taylor continues to explore many of the themes that have absorbed him throughout his career. "My sort of self-expression and the autobiographical aspect of my work is a thru-line that links all my albums together," he explains. "I think I have grown musically, and I think people can hear it in what I played in '68, and you can hear it in what I'm singing about now. It is ongoing, it's still me, but it's still evolving."
One of the defining musical figures of our time, Taylor continues to express himself and touch our lives with the enduring songs he creates. "I really just feel as if I want to make music now," he said as he completed work on the new album. "I've done a lot of thinking about why I continue to be compelled to do this kind of work, but I still feel a huge connection with it."
KSUT will feature 'Before This World', Friday, 12/11 at 12 noon. We are also offering this CD as a thank you gift for end-of-year membership pledges here.
