The incomparable Grace Jones is making a comeback.   After rumor and speculation, the word is now official.

Pop sorceress, iconic diva and multimedia fashionista Grace Jones returns this year to release her first studio album in over two decades, entitled ‘Hurricane’, on October 27th, 2008 in the UK.

Grace Jones signing her record deal with Wall of Sound

Following her one off London Show at the Royal Festival Hall on June 19th for Massive Attack’s Meltdown series of concerts, which received critical acclaim across the board, cult indie label Wall of Sound today announce the release of what will be one of the most anticipated albums of the year, if not the decade. PIAS, parent company of Wall Of Sound, will also distribute the album worldwide excluding North America.

On the show itself, The Times called it a “sensational return to form”, whilst the Telegraph observed that “all around the gawping, whistling, cheering Festival Hall was the sense that this is how a star should be”. The Guardian confirmed how “she is an ongoing performance art project…what resonates is not any one song, but Jones’ unparalleled presence”.

Says Mark Jones, Managing Director of Wall of Sound - “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to be working with Grace. No one has inspired more people whatever race, sex, colour or creed to be who they want to be and so much more. Her new album will not only re-establish her as one of the world’s most important artists but also introduce her to a new generation of music lovers”.

Jones, who pioneered avant-garde pop, fashion and culture has been working with various purveyors of pop perfection. The album was produced by Ivor Guest and Grace herself and includes performances from Sly and Robbie and Brian Eno.

Source: Popjustice - Easy on the champagne, Grace…

Grace Jones at the Meltdown Festival, June 19, 2008

Here is video from her recent, critically acclaimed June 19, 2008 appearance at Meltdown Festival in London at Royal Festival Hall.

Grace Jones - Corporate Cannibal - live performance, June 19, 2008, Meltdown Festival



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Grace Jones - Pull Up to the Bumper - live performance, June 19, 2008, Meltdown Festival



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Grace Jones to Release “Hurricane,” First Studio Album in Two Decades