MERCY, John Cale’s first album of original songs in 10 years. For nearly 60 years, or at least since the young Welshman moved to New York and formed the Velvet Underground, John Cale has been able to reinvent his music with dazzling and inspiring regularity. There was the spellbinding chamber folk of Paris 1919, followed immediately by the intricate rock of Fear, the cycle of provocative and stripped-down songs on Music for a New Society. Once again, here is John Cale reimagining the way he creates his music. This captivating 12-track album, MERCY, moves from dark electro to vulnerable love songs as well as hopeful reflections on the future. On MERCY, Cale calls on some of the most singular young minds in today’s music such as Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, Laurel Halo, Tei Shi or Actress. These brilliant musicians slip into John Cale’s worldview and help reshape it. Cale turned 80 in March, and he has witnessed the passing of many of his peers, especially over the last decade. MERCY is the continuation of a long and wonderful career. MERCY is the latest fascinating find from this restless mind.