As we’ve been writing since September, Damien Rice has just released his first album in eight years, the critically-acclaimed My Favourite Faded Fantasy. From what we’ve heard, we are in complete agreement with said critics.  Last night Rice showed up on the Letterman Show and performed his resplendent I Don’t Want To Change You off the new album. Watch below as Rice eschewed a backing band in favor of a seven-piece string section (which meshes nicely with the obligatory singer-songwriter rug).  We love this song and performance.

Rice also has announced more North American tour dates for next year (in Oakland and LA on 4/23 and 4/24, respectively).  You can see the dates HERE.