A Man of Two Worlds (2026) is Midge Ure's first album of new material in 12 years.

 

A formidable collection divided into two parts, the first half consists of eight instrumental pieces, while the second contains eight vocal songs.

 

This concept was partly inspired by the time Midge spent during lockdown listening to instrumental music whilst presenting The Space on Scala Radio. Hearing music that rarely finds a home on mainstream radio, he set about making something without lyrics, where the melodies had to speak for themselves.

 

The eight vocal songs which form the second part of the album, came to Midge as the world reopened. Sharing an atmosphere with the preceding instrumentals, the songs are sparse and meditative, reflecting Midge's concerns for the division and discord infecting world today.

 

Double black vinyl edition.