A Certain Ratio share new single "Berlin"

10 September 2020, 16:17 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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A Certain Ratio have released "Berlin" as the fourth preview of their first album in 12 years, ACR Loco.

"Berlin" lands after previous singles "Yo Yo Gi", "Friends Around Us" and "Always In Love".

The new release includes vocals from Denise Johnson, who passed away in July. The band's Martin Moscrop says, "Denise will be missed so much by us, but her soaring voice will live on forever in our music and we are so blessed to have recorded with her on ACR Loco."

ACR Loco, A Certain Ratio's first LP since 2008's Mind Made Up, was recorded with core members Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson, as well as contributions from the live band.

Kerr says of their new LP, "This album is a culmination of everything we've ever done."

Moscrop adds, "Digging into the past for the boxset [2019's ACR:BOX] must have rubbed off on us and influenced the current album. I think it helped spark up our imagination. It allowed us to work in some of the past as we move forward into the future."

"Berlin" is out now. A Certain Ratio's ACR Loco arrives via Mute on 25 September, and is available to pre-order now.