Carly Simon Announces First New Album in 18 Years

Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon has announced her first album of original material in 18 years, titled "Comes In Waves," set for release on August 14. The 82-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee also released the project's lead single, "Howl," on June 12.

The album marks Simon's first collection of new songs since 2008's "This Kind of Love." Her last album was 2009's "Never Been Gone," which featured acoustic versions of earlier material. "Comes In Waves" contains 12 tracks, described by sources as comprising nine new songs and two previously written tracks that have been revisited.

Simon wrote and recorded the album primarily at her studio on Martha's Vineyard. The project is a family affair and features contributions from longtime collaborators. Her son, Ben Taylor, appears as a singer, musician, producer, and writer. Her daughter, Sally Taylor, provides vocals and designed the artwork for the "Howl" single. The album also includes contributions from producer Paul Samwell-Smith and engineer Frank Filipetti, and features one of the final recorded appearances from rapper and Refugee Camp AllStars member John Forté, who died earlier this year.