Sunny War returns with Armageddon In A Summer Dress, a bold and energetic follow-up to her acclaimed 2023 release Anarchist Gospel. Where her previous work leaned sparse and brooding, this 2025 offering bursts with Tom Petty-inspired guitars and keyboards, marking a dynamic evolution in her sound. Released on New West Records, the album finds Sunny War at her most expansive and defiant.
Armageddon In A Summer Dress is a richly collaborative effort, featuring guest appearances from Valerie June, Steve Ignorant, and Tré Burt, among others. Thematically, the album wrestles with hardship and resilience, ultimately arriving at a hard-won sense of hope for humanity — a balance that makes it as emotionally compelling as it is musically vibrant. It's a record that rewards repeated listening and stands as a strong statement in Sunny War's growing catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: New West Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 02/21/2025
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TRACKS
1. One Way Train
2. Bad Times
3. Rise
4. Ghosts
5. Walking Contradiction (ft. Steve Ignorant)
6. Cry Baby (ft. Valerie June)
7. No One Calls Me Baby
8. Scornful Hearts (ft. Tré Burt)
9. Gone Again (ft. John Doe)
10. Lay Your Body
11. Debbie Downer
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