Multi-platinum rock band Cheap Trick returns with The Latest, a self-released album and their first new studio album since 2006′s Rockford. The Latest, produced by Julian Raymond & Howard Willing, continues Cheap Trick’s reign as power-pop progenitors as they celebrate their 35th anniversary together. The album features the original line-up of Robin Zander – vocals and guitar, Rick Nielsen – guitar and backing vocals, Bun E. Carlos – drums and backing vocals & Tom Petersson – bass and backing vocals.
According to producer Julian Raymond, “Cheap Trick are fun to record because they are each a master of their craft, and there are so many great new songs on this record. But we also included an old one called ‘When The Lights Are Out.’ I couldn’t believe it wasn’t released in ’76 when the band did it. I insisted they put it on the record just as it was.”
Track List:
1. Sleep Forever (1:37)
2. When The Lights Are Out (3:26)
3. Miss Tomorrow (4:11)
4. Sick Man of Europe (2:08)
5. These Days (2:44)
6. Miracle (3:47)
7. Everyday You Make Me Crazy (1:17)
8. California Girl (2:47)
9. Everybody Knows (4:16)
10. Alive (3:36)
11. Times of Our Lives (3:59)
12. Closer, The Ballad of Burt and Linda (3:00)
13. Smile (4:12)
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The new CD The Latest is amazing, and seems to have been heavily influenced by the Fab Four. I was at the Sgt. Pepper’s show last June at the Hollywood Bowl, and it was an incredible performance by everyone. It sounds as though the recording is from 2007, the year of Sgt. Pepper’s 40th anniversary. However, I’d read that the Bowl shows could not be recorded for legal issues, so it will be interesting to see what’s on the CD and DVD.