With his first solo album since 1998’s modern rock homage to Native American music, Contact from the Underworld of Redboy, former the Band guitarist Robbie Robertson will add a few more famous names to the collaboration section of his 5-decade-long rock resume. In addition to longtime friend Eric Clapton (who co-wrote 3 songs), Robertson has recruited post-’70s stars such as Trent Reznor, Robert Randolph, Tom Morello, and Taylor Goldsmith (whose band Dawes released an excellent debut last year) for How to Become Clairvoyant, a 12-track solo LP due out in April.
According to a press release, Robertson notably addresses his departure from the Band with the song “This Is Where I Get Off.” Preview a different cut, “When The Night Was Young”, here and check out the tracklist — alongside my personal favorite clip of the Band performing back in the day — below.
How to Become Clairvoyant
01. Straight Down The Line
02. When The Night Was Young
03. He Don’t Live Here No More
04. The Right Mistake
05. This Is Where I Get Off
06. Fear of Falling
07. She’s Not Mine
08. Madame X
09. Axman
10. Won’t Be Back
11. How To Become Clairvoyant
12. Tango For Django