08/28/2024, by Andrea Lami.
There aren’t many people who start new bands at 80, but legendary guitarist, producer and songwriter Steve Cropper It’s not slowing down anytime soon.
The triple-musician, recently nominated for his first solo Grammy for the debut album of his tight-knit rock n’ soul quintet, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hourhas just released his highly anticipated second album, ‘Friendlytown’, out via Mascot Label Group/Provogue.
Always ahead of its time and never repeating itself, Cropper involved the talent of in the album Billy F. Gibbons of the ZZ TopThe album also features appearances by guitarist extraordinaire Queen Brian May and of the country-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Tim Montanawho balanced a successful solo career with high-profile collaborations with Gibbons and Kid Rock.
“If your ass doesn’t shake in the first two bars of this album, you’re already dead in your chair”ride Cropper. “I feel really good about this group of songs. They’re full of radio hooks, and we have Billy Gibbons, Brian May and Tim Montana playing on the album—it’s guitar heaven.”
Available versions:
– green vinyl
– cd
Tracklis:
1. Friendlytown
2. Too Much Stress (feat Brian May)
3. Hurry Up Sundown
4. Let’s Get Started
5. Talkin’ Bout Politics
6. I’ll Take Tomorrow
7. Lay It On Down
8. You Can’t Refuse (feat Tim Montana)
9. Rain On My Parade
10. There’s Always A Catch
11. In God We Trust
12. Reality Check
13. I Leave You In Peace
