Label: Bella Union

Released 2024

On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World is the sophomore album from Humanist, the moniker of frequent Mark Lanegan collaborator Rob Marshall. The album features an array of guests including Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan, Midlake's Tim Smith, Isobel Campbell, and Ed Harcourt, amongst others. Commenting on the album, Marshall says... "During a time when the world seemed to teeter off it's axis, and I grappled with personal illness and losses, music became my lifeline once more. Like a soothing medication, each note and lyric offered a glimmer of hope in the midst of darkness. Collaborating on the tracks felt like a shared journey through the universal language of music, allowing me to find my voice amidst the chaos. The title, On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, felt deeply fitting then and continues to resonate now, embodying the essence of this profound musical exploration. I truly believe this album represents my finest work yet, a testament to resilience and the power of art to illuminate even the darkest of times."

Track listing:

1. The Beginning (My God) Ft Carl Hancock Rux
   
2. Happy Ft Ed Harcourt
   
3. Too Many Rivals Ft Tim Smith
   
4. The Immortal Ft Ed Harcourt
   
5. This Holding Pattern Ft James Cox
   
6. Brother Ft Dave Gahan
   
7. Born to Be Ft Peter Hayes
   
8. Keep Me Safe Ft Rachel Fannan
   
9. Dark Side of Your Window Ft James Allan
   
10. Love You More Ft Isobel Campbell
    
11. Lonely Night Ft Madman Butterfly
    
12. The Presence of Haman Ft Madman Butterfly
    
13. The End Ft Madman Butterfly