Verlaine has truly shaped the sound of modern music, from his early days with the Neon Boys and Television, throughout his solo career, and most recently, as the guitarist in Patti Smith's band. Always ahead of the curve, Tom's influence is immeasurable throughout the rock world with bands as diverse as The Strokes and Dos. No one, however, has been able to replicate his sounds, from delicate lace-like details to soaring and singling lines. Around and Songs And Other Things are his first new releases since Warm And Cool in 1992. Around is largely an improvised record and features Tom's old Neon Boys bandmate Billy Ficca on drums.