Departures & Arrival: Adventures of Captain Curt

Description

A major figure in modern soul, Curtis Harding returns with an ambitious 4th concept album, blending psychedelic space-opera with deep soul. Written as the sonic diary of a pilot lost in space, Departures & Arrivals evokes wandering, homesickness, and resilience.Produced by Harding himself in Adrian Quesada's (Black Pumas) studio, the album unfolds a broad musical spectrum: cosmic soul, engaged disco, baroque pop, vintage psychedelia — carried by string arrangements from Steve Hackman (Doja Cat, Andrew Bird). Tracks like "True Love Can't Be Blind", "Time", and "The Power" combine groove, raw emotion, and universal reach.In France, Curtis Harding has won a loyal audience since Face Your Fear (2017), with several sold-out shows at La Cigale, the Trianon, and a notable performance at Rock en Seine. His previous album If Words Were Flowers (2021) was praised by French media (FIP, Télérama, Libération). He will be performing at the Olympia (Paris) on October 28, 2025.A deep, generous, and daring record: Curtis Harding establishes himself as one of the great soul storytellers of the 21st century.