Frontiers Records has revealed more information about the highly anticipated new
GLENN HUGHES album, entitled
"First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (F.U.N.K.)", which is scheduled for release on May 11.
Produced by
Glenn in Los Angeles, after countless hours spent writing in his home studio,
"F.U.N.K." is another magnificent statement from the "Voice of Rock." "It is a roots album, it is a true account of my musical heritage but also fearless and multi-dimensional," says
Hughes.
Once again
Glenn has reinvented himself and his art, being able to offer a new album which is truly emotional and picturing his own current way to speak the language of music.
"The beauty of makin' music, for me", explains the former
DEEP PURPLE and singer and bassist, "is to have a vast blank canvas. To completely open myself up to the universe and the spirits, that these days, live with me day and night. I am no longer in fear of the dark, or what lurks behind door number 13. The songs on my new album were written in, and around my Los Angeles home, sometimes in semi-consciousness... sometimes, in a dreamstate, sometimes fully alert, as I was in full jog down by the harbour... these new songs are a true vindication. And realization, of the gift of a serene life, one day at a time".
The result is a brilliant balance of the diverse influences that have always been present in
Glenn's music, but with an incredible and very addictive mood that helps creating a feeling of joy and true enjoyment all over the album. "I believe that the hard work has been worth waitin' for, this is for all my fans, and beyond: a deep musical statement," concludes
Glenn.
Once again all drums on the record were played by none other than the great
Chad Smith of the
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, while
Luis Maldonado took care of the majority of the guitars (
JJ Marsh and
George Nastos only appear on two songs each) and
Anders Olinder is on keyboards (with
Ed Roth guesting on three songs).
"F.U.N.K." track listing:
01.
Crave02.
First Underground Nuclear Kitchen03.
Satellite04.
Love Communion05.
We Shall Be Free, Imperfection06.
Never Say Never07.
We Go To War08.
Oil And Water09.
Too Late to Save the World10.
Where There's A WillCheck out audio samples at
this location.
Glenn has just finished shooting a promo video for the fist single,
"Love Communion", which will be included on the CD as a special bonus.