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BUNDLES for the intimate show are available here: https://www.crashrecords.co.uk/products/damian-lewis-leeds
Release Date Friday 5th June 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Globally recognised and now firmly established as a compelling recording
artist Damian Lewis returns with Sweet Chaos, a powerful follow-up to his
acclaimed 2023 debut Mission Creep, blending blues-rock, indie rock, and
soulful pop with cinematic storytelling and raw emotional intensity.
Recorded in West London with renowned producer Guy Chambers (Robbie
Williams), alongside collaborators Dave Archer (guitar) and Will Cleasby
(drums), the album captures a more expansive and dynamic sound.
From the brooding, blues-infused opener “No Man’s Land” to the swaggering
pop-funk storytelling of “Pentonville Prison” and the anthemic pull of “Traffic
Jam,” Sweet Chaos explores themes of love, loss, frustration, and release.
Highlights include “Leech,” a sharp indie-rock critique of media intrusion, the
haunting and intimate “Question Mark,” and the electrifying closing track “Fix
Me Up,” featuring Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
Written in the years following profound personal loss, Sweet Chaos marks a
shift from the tenderness of Lewis’s debut to something more urgent, restless,
and at times confrontational. There is anger here, but also warmth, humour,
and moments of uplift - particularly in tracks like the spirited “Advent” and the
expansive, reflective “King.” With vivid lyricism and a distinctive vocal delivery,
Lewis leans into storytelling that feels both deeply personal and universally
resonant.
Reimagined and rebuilt in the studio with a more contemporary approach, the
album reflects Lewis’s continued evolution as a songwriter and performer.
Inspired by the energy of live performance, Sweet Chaos feels immediate and
immersive - an album that embraces unpredictability and transformation,
where moments of upheaval give way to something unexpectedly powerful.
TRACKLIST:
No Man's Land (ft. Alison Mosshart)
Traffic Jam
Sweet Chaos
King
Leech
Advent
Question Mark
Pentonville Prison
Grey at the Temple
Fix Me Up (ft. Alison Mosshart)
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