John Cale - Mercy

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Released: 20/01/23 John Cale’s Mercy, his first album of original songs in a decade, continues his six-decade legacy of reinvention. Blending dark electronic sounds with vulnerable love songs and hopeful reflections, Mercy features collaborations with innovative artists like Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, and Laurel Halo. Inspired by recent global crises and personal loss, the album explores themes of alienation, joy, and resilience. Tracks like “Story of Blood” showcase haunting duets and Cale’s enduring vision of connection and hope amid turmoil. Show more