The BPA Release ‘I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat' on Southern Fried Records

 

Originally conceived as a multi-day warehouse party by Norman Cook and studio engineer Simon Thornton, The Brighton Port Authority (aka The BPA) evolved into a star-studded assemblage of collaborations that included the likes of Iggy Pop, David Byrne, Dizzee Rascal, Martha Wainwright, Jamie T, and many more. The legend of the “lost” BPA tapes has simmered amongst the music community for decades. Now, BPA Chairman Norman Cook and company are finally ready to reveal The BPA sessions to the world. The collection has been dubbed ‘I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat,' and is set for release via Southern Fried Records today. “It's sort of like The Traveling Wilburys, but good,” Cook told RollingStone.com. 

Album Stream + Q&A w/ Norman Cook Now atRollingStone.com

 

Rolling Stone is not only streaming the entire album on their site but also some bonus remixes, via the BPA Media Player widget. Click the ‘Free Song!' button for a free download of “He's Frank (Slight Return)” featuring Iggy Pop.

 

A life-size Iggy Pop puppet is rousing rabble all over the internets, proving once again why we love the world wide web. Check out the music video for ‘He's Frank (Slight Return)' on YouTube or at Spin, Pitchfork, Blender, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, or The Tripwire where puppet Iggy is also getting love. 

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out The BPA's award winning music video for ‘Toe Jam (ft. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal). Watch for Norman Cook's cameo and check out his interview from last week's World Cafe on NPR here. 


 

Who are The BPA?
Norman Cook
Simon Thornton
Thomas Gandey
Justin Robertson
Ashley Beedle
Lateef
Martha Wainwright
Jamie T
David Byrne
Iggy Pop
Olly Hite
Conan
Pete York
Jack Penate
Emmy The Great
Dizzee Rascal

Visit the BPA at: www.thebrightonportauthority.com