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Peter Frampton has announced Carry the Light, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer-guitarist’s first album of original material in 16 years. The LP, which arrives May 15th, features Tom Morello, Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, H.E.R., and more.
In advance of the album’s arrival, Frampton has unveiled the single “Buried Treasure” featuring keyboardist Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fame. The mid-tempo tune has a Tom Petty vibe, both in its guitars and its pacing, and serves as a tribute to the late rocker with lyrics created entirely from Petty song titles.
Frampton co-wrote and co-produced the new album with his son Julian Frampton, and stated, “The Carry the Light album is the first new music from me in 16 years. It was one of my most enjoyable projects ever. I got to work with my son Julian — writing and producing together. A first of many for us I’m sure.”
Addition production and engineering came from Chuck Ainsley, who added, “This may be the best album Peter’s ever made. The songs are just so poignant, and his voice has matured in a way that really delivers what he’s trying to get across.”
Crow lends her vocals to the tune “Breaking the Mold,” while Morello plays guitar on the protest song “Lions at the Gate.” Elsewhere, Nash sings harmonies on “I’m Sorry Ellie,” “H.E.R. trades guitar licks with Frampton on the instrumental track “Islamadora,” and Miles Davis saxophonist Bill Evans performs on two songs.
Listen to “Buried Treasure,” and see the artwork and tracklist for Carry the Light, below. Pre-order the album on yellow vinyl and CD at this location,
Carry the Light Artwork:
Carry the Light Tracklist:
01. Carry the Light
02. Buried Treasure (feat. Benmont Tench)
03. I’m Sorry Elle (feat. Graham Nash)
04. Breaking the Mold (feat. Sheryl Crow)
05. I Can’t Let It Be
06. Lions at the Gate (feat. Tom Morello)
07. Islamorada (feat. H.E.R.)
08. Can You Take Me There (feat. Bill Evans)
09. Tinderbox (feat. Bill Evans)
10. At The End of the Day
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