Billy Morrison has just released the lyric video for “We Are The Dead,” a standout track from his deluxe edition solo album, The Morrison Project. The album was released through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.
Morrison commented, “This album was a particularly cathartic one for me and I wanted to find a way to write a love song in a less than traditional way. My life changed in the last few years for the better and I wrote these lyrics in one session like a stream of consciousness – the concept of a love that is so strong, it transcends our human existence appealed to me greatly. I started imagining being dead and being with the person I love for eternity and that seemed to illustrate the strength I was feeling.”
He continued, “‘With your understanding, my world’s expanding’….. it speaks perfectly to gradually feeling like I can shed the defenses and walls that I’ve built up over decades. I am a far from perfect man, but with the kind of love and support I have, my world IS expanding and this song is me screaming that sentiment from the rooftops. The “Dia De Los Muertos” imagery reflects celebration as opposed to mourning, which seemed a perfect visual to accompany such positive and meaningful lyrics.”
Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, has spent the past 15 years as the driving rhythm guitarist alongside Steve Stevens in Billy Idol’s powerhouse line-up. Beyond his long-standing role in Idol’s band, Morrison has carved out a formidable identity of his own in the rock world.
His recent collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens, “Crack Cocaine,” soared to #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, while the smash radio hit Gods of Rock N Roll further solidified his place as a powerhouse in the rock world. His latest endeavor, The Morrison Project, is a testament to his collaborative spirit and fearless commitment to creating boundary-breaking music that unites artists and genres in bold, unexpected ways.
THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.
The Deluxe Edition album is available HERE
DISC ONE (THE MORRISON PROJECT ALBUM)
1. DROWNING
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
2. CRACK COCAINE (Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens)
(Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Stevens)
Produced by Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens – Mixed by Barry Pointer
3. IT’S COME TO THIS
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius)
Produced by Billy Morrison and Erik Eldenius – Mixed by Barry Pointer
4. THE AYES HAVE IT (Featuring Al Jourgensen and John 5)
(Billy Morrison)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
5. DYSTOPIA
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
6. INCITE THE WATCH (Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai)
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)
Produced by Billy Morrison and Erik Eldenius – Mixed by Barry Pointer
7. PUPPETS ON A STRING
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
8. JUST LIKE A MOVIE (Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan)
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Darryl McDaniels, Persia Numan)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
9. THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
10. MR. DREAM (Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)
Produced by Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens – Mixed by Barry Pointer
11. WE ARE THE DEAD
(Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
12. CHASING SHADOWS (Featuring Linda Perry)
(Billy Morrison)
Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
DISC TWO
1. Crack Cocaine (Original Demo) – Ozzy Osbourne
2. Crack Cocaine (Distribution Remix)
Remixed by Jeff Lane
3. Phenomenon (with Cypress Hill)
4. Gods Of Rock n Roll (Orchestral)
5. Dystopia (Vive Le Rock Remix)
Remixed by Billy Morrison
6. We Are The Dead (Youth Dub Remix)
Remixed by Youth (from the band Killing Joke)