Ben Sollee & Jordon Ellis - Infowars CD

In Ben Sollee’s first full-length studio record in four years, Infowars, the cellist teams up with his longtime collaborator, drummer Jordon Ellis. The two dive deep into heavy cello and drum grooves, adventurous instrumentals, and achingly beautiful songs. It is a record that both broadens and extends the songwriter’s already eclectic sound by incorporating electronics, field recordings, and samples to a create a cinematic quality that defies genre.

Sollee and Ellis were on a quest to capture the energy and dynamics that inhabit their live performances. “Together, Ben and I have been a part of countless shows and projects over the years, but have never had the chance to sit down in the studio, dig in, and create a new record as just a duo,” says Ellis. “This record embodies a unique sonic and musical aesthetic that has been bouncing around in our brains for years, and that we have really wanted to get out and onto a project.”

In the spirit of power duos like The Black Keys and The Benevento/Russo Duo, Ben and Jordon combine their creativity and virtuosity to generate a sound that is much bigger than its individual parts. According to Sollee, “Listening to this record is like looking through a scrapbook or reading a diary. Jordon and I stitched together audio memories from our years on the road to inspire new sounds and ideas.”

Making appearances on the album via various field recordings are Alabama artist Joe Minter, various voices from Sollee’s East Kentucky family, and long-time friend (featured on Bon Iver’s new record), American artist Lonnie Holley. 

Track Listing

1. Prolouge
2. Cajun Navy
3. Hush! (Interlude)
4. The Long Lavender Line
5. Up Ahead... (Interlude)
6. Infowars
7. Coming Down
8. The Guitar Man and the Singing Girl
9. Old Macdonald's Instrument (Interlude)
10. Fanfare For A Crowded Room
11. Drunken Driver
12. Eskimo Annie (Featuring Lonnie Holley)
13. Distant Drums (Interlude)
14. Native Tongue
15. A Small Town Sunday In Spain
16. Distractions
17. A Message From Joe Minter (Interlude)
18. Earth Shakes
19. Repaired