Midge Ure / A Man Of Two Worlds

Midge Ure will release A Man Of Two Worlds, a new double album, in May. 

His first album of new material in 12 years sees the former Ultravox frontman divide the offering into two parts. The first half, World One: Music, consists of eight instrumental pieces, while the second half, World Two: Songs, features eight ‘proper’ songs (with vocals).

This concept is said to be partly inspired by the time Midge spent during lockdown listening to instrumental music, and some of the work he heard whilst presenting THE SPACE on Scala Radio. He began writing what became a selection of instrumental pieces — “music shaped by reflection, uncertainty, and a strange kind of quiet”. 

The eight vocal songs which form the second part of the album, are described as “incredibly sparse and meditative”, with some songs dealing with the frailty of the human condition, underlying many songs is a reflection of Midge’s concerns for the discord infecting world today. You can preview lead tracks ‘Just Words’, above.

Speaking about the album, Midge says: “Almost every album I’ve made over the past 40+ years has featured at least one instrumental track. For this album I wanted to explore this further, showing two sides of what I do”.

The album is available as a deluxe 2CD media book set with 20-page booklet and as a double vinyl pressing. The official Midge Ure shop offers exclusive ‘bone’ coloured vinyl limited to just 300 copies (boasting an alternate front cover) as well as various bundles.

A Man Of Two Worlds will be released on 8 May 2026 via Chrysalis.

Midge Ure shop highlights

• Exclusive bone coloured 2LP with alt front cover (£34.99)
• 2CD deluxe set (£19.99)
• Bone coloured 2LP and 2CD BUNDLE (£48.99)

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Tracklisting

A Man Of Two Worlds Midge Ure /

• • CD 1 / LP 1 – World One: Music
    1. A Different View
    2. The Space In Between
    3. Hearing The invisible
    4. Just Below The Surface
    5. The Dimming Light
    6. The Other Side
    7. Blues and Greys
    8. The Pictures You Carry With You
  • CD 2 / LP 2 – World Two: Songs
    1. Just Words
    2. World Away
    3. Shouting To The Moon
    4. Caught In The Middle
    5. Ordinary Man (Precious Moments)
    6. Somewhere Out There
    7. The Man Who Stole Your Soul
    8. Fan The Flame