Archaeological Dig - Volumes 1-3 - 2025/26
Pre-order for Volume 1 released May 9th 2025
Hey All, Because of the Al Gore Rhythms, I'm simply posting this announcement from last Friday about the upcoming release of Archaeological Dig Volume 1 - again. Apparently not everyone sees it the first time, so hopefully you will this time - and the next time. Thanks for reading.
I’m happy to announce the first installment of the mystery project, Archaeological Dig, three volumes of reimagined songs from 1984 to 2000 that includes, In Reflection, Art Attack, Rhyme and Hanging Out In Heaven, with songs that I sang in the ex band in that period which includes Remote Luxury, Heyday, Starfish and After Everything Now This. For more information on Volume 1 and other recent releases on the new In Deep label site, go here:
https://indeeplabel.com/
You can pre-order the album here:
https://schoolkidsrecords.tuneportals.com/UPC/634457202474
Please state if you would like the album autographed and to whom.
The track listing for Archaeological Dig Volume 1 is as follows:
1. Tristesse
2. Chromium
3. Water
4. Velvet Fuselage
5. To Where I Am Now
6. Luscious Ghost
7. Melody of the Rain
8. Scandinavian Stare
9. After Eight
10. Spark
The official release date for the album will be May 9th. The songs are not going to be available on the streaming sites, at least until Volume 2 is released. The idea is to release Volume 2, 6 months after Volume 1 and Volume 3, 6 months after Volume 2. I’m hoping to get some snippets available in the coming weeks so you can get an idea of what the record sounds like, but there are strings and piano, bass and drums, harmonies and lots of 12 string guitars. In the meantime there is a taster with Tristesse on the In Deep label website.
The Blog, News & Other Stories on Substack here: [https://substack.com/@martywillsonpiper]
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I’ve added the official press release to this post and links to my sites.
Marty Willson-Piper is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as a longtime member of the Australian band The Church (1980–2013). With a career spanning over 45 years, he has contributed to a wide range of musical projects, including his solo work, collaborations with All About Eve, Anekdoten and The Saints, and his own band, Noctorum. More recently working with sessioneers and releasing physical albums by Space Summit, Blueburst, No Fear Of Silence and Valley Of Salt.
In 2025, Willson-Piper launched Archaeological Dig - Volume 1, the first in a planned trilogy of releases where he re-records over 30 songs from his extensive catalog. This re-imagined collection features ten songs from different time periods, played with strings, acoustics, piano, and keyboards while still incorporating bass, drums, and multi-layered vocals.
The album revisits material from his solo career—including selections from In Reflection (1987), which also received a Record Store Day 2025 reissue, and Art Attack (1988)—as well as songs from his tenure with The Church, drawing from landmark albums like Heyday (1985) and Starfish (1988).
Included in Volume 1 are fan favorites like "Tristesse," originally featured on Heyday (1985), and "Spark," from the platinum-selling Starfish (1988). These songs highlight the diversity of Willson-Piper’s catalog and showcase his evocative songwriting and signature guitar work.
Adding to the album’s distinctive presentation, the cover art for Archaeological Dig features a themed sci-fi illustration, with each of the three volumes depicting Willson-Piper in a different setting alongside UFOs. The release is available across all planets and throughout the galaxy via the In Deep boutique label in conjunction with Schoolkids Records.
Blending psychedelic rock, folk, and alternative influences, Willson-Piper’s music remains deeply atmospheric and introspective. Beyond his recording career, he is also an avid vinyl collector, music historian, and passionate champion of independent artistry.
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Ordered my CD last week :)
ordered both formats today.