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John Linnell in Latin

Posted by Loren on July 2, 2021

John Linnell in Latin
John Linnell - Roman Songs EP

John Linnell, of They Might Be Giants, has released a new solo EP today, features four brand new songs -- with entirely Latin lyrics -- fittingly called Roman Songs.

It's Linnell's first solo album in roughly 20 years, though his State Songs was notably recently reissued as well. His main gig, They Might Be Giants, are planning a 2022 tour in which the band will play its Flood record in its entirety.

But, sticking to Linnell's solo work, a lyric video to "Haec Qvoqve Est Res" is shared below.

John Linnell in Latin
John Linnell - Roman Songs EP

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