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David Duchovny, X Files star, to release 1st music album, Hell or Highwater, in May

X Files star David Duchovny announced Tuesday the upcoming release of his first musical album. Hell or Highwater comes out on May 12 and will include 12 tracks written by the actor.

The album is due on May 12 and will include 12 tracks written by the actor

David Duchovny attends The Truth Is Here: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson on The X-Files on Oct. 12, 2013 in New York. Duchovny is set to release his first album, Hell or Highwater, on May 12. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Photo)

X Files actor David Duchovny is releasing his first music album.

He announced Tuesday he'll release Hell or Highwater on May 12. The album will include 12 tracks he wrote.

Duchovny has won two Golden Globes and is best known for his roles in the TV series The X Files and Californication.

He says in a statement making the album was a "dream come true," though he adds it's shocking to think he has a musical career.

The first single is the title track and already is available.  

A preview of Duchovny's bluesy alt-rock sound can be found in a promotional video released by record label ThinkSay Records.

Can't see the video? Watch it here.

Duchovny will star in the upcoming NBC series Aquarius, which debuts May 28.

With files from CBC News