New York based singer-songwriter Jesse Malin has shared a new video for the re-recording of âXmas, etcâ from the upcoming 20th anniversary expanded reissue of his debut album, âThe Fine Art Of Self Destructionâ.
Directed by Dave Stekert, the clip was filmed around New York City with actor Jeffries Thaiss.
ââXmas, etcâ is a tale of regret and isolation,â says Malin. âFeeling alone and disconnected while everyone else seems to be loved and having a good time. When you know you messed up and can only hope for a better one next year.â
âThe Fine Art Of Self Destructionâ is out on 17th February 2023 via One Little Independent and includes a re-recorded, reimagined version of the entire album along with the original LP. âIt wasnât named for drug or alcohol abuse,â he explains. âIt was more about a personal wreckage when I looked back on my life, from my parents’ divorce to failed relationships, broken up bands, dropping out of school, crashing cars, breaking things. It was more of a spiritual journey in some sense. This record is definitely one of my favourites.â
e-recorded with Malinâs longtime band, the bonus material was produced by Derek Cruz and engineered by Geoff Sanoff, who also worked on Malinâs more recent âSunset Kidsâ and âSad And Beautiful Worldâ albums.
Following his teenage years in the pioneering hardcore band Heart Attack and his 20s fronting the wild and beloved D Generation, Malin took a cue from his songwriting heroes and was ready for a chance to stand alone. His solo debut was recorded over six days in New York City, live and raw.
âI was still learning how to sing and tell stories. These songs were written in a little apartment downtown, without a record deal, a manager, or any expectation of anything coming of it – just a need to write them.â
Malin arrives in the UK in mid-February to begin a European tour promoting this reissue, before returning to New York to perform at Webster Hall, where his special guests will include Tommy Stinson (who also guests on the European dates), Lucinda Williams, Butch Walker, Cait OâRiordan (The Pogues), Catherine Popper, Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie), opener Fantastic Cat, plus more surprises to be announced.
THE FINE ART OF SELF DESTRUCTION
TRACKLISTING
1Â Queen of the Underworld
2Â TKO
3Â Wendy
4Â Downliner
5Â Brooklyn
6Â The Fine Art of Self Destruction
7Â Riding On The Subway
8Â High Lonesome
9Â Solitaire
10Â Almost Grown
11Â Xmas
12Â Cigarettes and Violets
13Â Brooklyn (Walt Whitman in the Trash)
14Â Riding on the Subway â22
15Â Downliner (Afterglow Version)
16Â High Lonesome (PBR Vacation)
17Â Cigarettes and Violets â22
18Â Almost Grown (Busker Version)
19Â Solitaire (Song for Kelly Keller)
20Â Queen of the Underworld (Cantina Version)
21Â Xmas, etc.
ltd ed 2xLP
A1Â Queen of the Underworld
A2Â TKO
A3Â Downliner
A4Â Wendy
A5Â Brooklyn
B1Â The Fine Art of Self Destruction
B2Â Riding On The Subway
B3Â High Lonesome
B4Â Solitaire
B5Â Almost Grown
B6Â Xmas
C1Â Brooklyn (Walt Whitman in the Trash)
C2Â Downliner (Afterglow Version)
C3Â Solitaire (Song for Kelly Keller)
C4Â Almost Grown (Busker Version)
D1Â Queen of the Underworld (Cantina Version)
D2Â Cigarettes and Violets â22
D3Â High Lonesome (PBR Vacation)
D4Â Xmas, etc.
JESSE MALIN
UK / EUROPEAN TOUR 2023
15.02.23 GLASGOW Stereo  tickets
16.02.23Â MANCHESTERÂ YES (The Pink Room) Â tickets
17.02.23 LONDON The Garage  tickets
18.02.23 PARIS (FR) La Boule Noire  tickets
19.02.23 UTRECHT (NL) dB’s  tickets
23.02.23 BERGAMO (IT) Druso  tickets
24.02.23 RAVENNA (IT) Bronson  tickets
25.02.23 MARENO DI PIAVE, TV (IT) Corner Live  tickets
27.02.23 HAMBURG (DE) Nochtspeicher  tickets
28.02.23 COPENHAGEN (DK) Hotel Cecil  tickets
01.03.23 LUND (SE) Mejeriet  tickets
02.03.23 STOCKHOLM (SE) Bar Brooklyn  tickets
03.03.23 OSLO (NO) John Dee  tickets