George Michael breaks Twitter silence in announcing new album “Symphonica” out March 17

George Michael began his solo career 27 years ago so it’s kind of hard to believe that during that time, he’s only released five albums (not including greatest hits).

Well, he’s about to release number six.

The troubled singer is releasing a new album entitled Symphonica on March 17.

It is produced by Michael and the late legendary music producer Phil Ramone.

The album was recorded while Michael was on a concert tour of the same name in 2011 and 2012.

On the same day as the album’s release, the lead single Let Her Down Easy will be available on iTunes and other digital platforms.

‘Symphonica the album is ready to go, and I hope it rekindles memories of the nights we spent together over the last few years,’ the star tweeted Monday.

It marked his first time on Twitter since 25 January 2013.

‘I can only apologize from the bottom of my heart for worrying you for so long with my silence,’ he wrote. ‘Suffice to say that 2013 was a year that i am glad to put behind me and that i hope you can forgive me for.’

The 50-year-old singer, who has long battled drug and health issues, reportedly spent two months in a rehab clinic in Australia last year.

The in May, he was involved in a car accident in which he fell from his vehicle while on a motorway near St Albans in Hertfordshire. He was airlifted to a hospital with a head injury.

Symphonica will be released as a hardback deluxe, 17-track CD edition and as a standard 14-track CD; a standard 14-track digital version.

To coincide with the announcement of, Michael is donating a track from the album – Praying For Time – for free download. Full details can be found on www.georgemichael.com.