Increasingly influential cult singer Chris T-T returns in spring 2010 with the release of his new album Love Is Not Rescue.

Released on 15 March 2010 through Xtra Mile Recordings, Love Is Not Rescue is T-T’s 7th studio album since 1999 and his second release for Xtra Mile. It was recorded in four days, primarily in rural Norfolk with Magoo’s Owen Turner (Bearsuit, Kaito) plus a session in Los Angeles with Gus Seyffert (Sia, Norah Jones, Flight Of The Conchords).

On his past albums – including the London Trilogy: The 253 (2001), London Is Sinking (2003) and Capital (2008) as well as overtly political mini-album 9 Red Songs (2005) – Chris T-T tackles life's grand themes of war, money, politics, love, sex, and death, and transforms them into highly personal and highly emotional songs. It’s a talent that has been highlighted by everyone from NME, Rolling Stone, and Q to Radio 1, Radio 3, and 6Music. The secod single, A-Z, has been playlisted on Xfm, Radio 2 and 6Music and seen Chris T-T doing sessions for BBC Radio 1 (Huw Stephens), BBC Radio 2 (Steve Lamacq) and BBC 6Music (Tom Robinson).

‘Love Is Not Rescue’ shows a change of direction from 2008’s rockier, heavier Capital (“turbo-charged/grandiose/hummable fire” Q), the final part to his acclaimed London Trilogy. With this album, Chris focuses more on personal themes – love and the complexities of relationships – stripping back his sound and laying bare private lyrics over delicate melodies to create courageous, honest songs from the heart. It is a return to Chris's original visceral yearnings of love and loss; “British pop’s street-poet laureate and unsung genius” (The Sunday Times) has produced a beautifully introspective and pensive album.
           
The stunning album opener ‘Nintendo’ will precede the release on 8 March as a download only single.