Title - V
Artist - Black Country Communion
For those unaware, Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian come together to release new music for the first time in 7 years.
Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley, V marks a monumental chapter in the band’s storied career, embodying a renewed spirit and an evolution of their unmistakable sound. Shirley captures the essence of the band’s journey, stating, “For a band that started out as a collection of the best practitioners of their instruments, they very quickly found a unique sound.”
“This time around, it has more purpose, the riffs are tougher, and there are hooks! Yes, hooks! It’s the most cohesive record, full of soul and grit, and I think this is the one that’s going to be the benchmark for Black Country Communion.”
Glenn agrees, “In my opinion, we had the best time recording this record at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, tons of fun & a magical recording. Meet you inside the Music.”
"Stay Free," the lead single, is a powerhouse track that blends hard rock’s raw energy with a heavy dose of blues, channeling the spirit of legends like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin. It sets the tone for what fans can expect from V – a testament to the band’s dynamic synergy and creative evolution.
1. Enlighten
2. Stay Free
3. Red Sun
4. Restless
5. Letting Go
6. Skyway
7. You’re Not Alone
8. Love And Faith
9. Too Far Gone
10. The Open Road
The brilliantly creative new recording opens on the fervent foot-tapper Enlighten and the throaty rocker Stay Free and they are followed by the foot to the floor Red Sun, the mid tempo ballad Restless and the rambunctious Letting Go.
After that we next get the guitar rocker Skyway and the prog-rock vibe of You’re Not Alone and they are backed by the Hammond-thread rock of Love And Faith, the album rounding out on the drum-fed Too Far Gone, closing on the rock-pop of The Open Road.
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