The Cold Stares, known for their electrifying blend of blues-rock, have just announced details of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, 'The Southern,' set for release on September 6th via Mascot Records.
Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album embodies a true reflection of their heritage. “When it came time to record this album, I thought about everybody giving us this Southern rock tag, and decided to intentionally write songs that explore that,” says singer-guitarist Chris Tapp. “In doing so, I realized that being Southern, for me, is more than an accent, and a setlist of songs. It’s about family and tradition.
Though the trio has below the Mason-Dixon Line origins, the group mines a woolier sound than expected. Fuzzed-out guitars, Zep-style riffs, and fleet-fingered Cream-style improvisations abound, as do nods to Delta blues.
"Our version of the South is different," says Tapp. "When Brian and I were young, we would sit in with these old guys at the local lodge, at the time they were still playing the old hits by Bad Company, Robin Trower, and AC/DC mixed in with country and southern rock - artists like the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. When I heard Free’s ‘All Right Now’ I thought they were from Georgia!”
Drawing from the wild tales his grandfather shared with him, Tapp’s cinematic songwriting weaves narratives as vivid as the Western movies they watched together. These stories of crooked cops and outlaw heroes, and local legends like "Hoppy" who tapped out rhythms while shining shoes, infuse the album with a rich, narrative depth. It is thus fitting that one of the standout tracks is titled “Coming Home,” a song that encapsulates the essence of these tales and the sense of returning to one's roots.
Please note that Bandcamp only allows 90 days of preorders. The release date below will be updated until it shows September 6, 2024.
Though the trio has below the Mason-Dixon Line origins, the group mines a woolier sound than expected. Fuzzed-out guitars, Zep-style riffs, and fleet-fingered Cream-style improvisations abound, as do nods to Delta blues.
"Our version of the South is different," says Tapp. "When Brian and I were young, we would sit in with these old guys at the local lodge, at the time they were still playing the old hits by Bad Company, Robin Trower, and AC/DC mixed in with country and southern rock - artists like the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. When I heard Free’s ‘All Right Now’ I thought they were from Georgia!”
Drawing from the wild tales his grandfather shared with him, Tapp’s cinematic songwriting weaves narratives as vivid as the Western movies they watched together. These stories of crooked cops and outlaw heroes, and local legends like "Hoppy" who tapped out rhythms while shining shoes, infuse the album with a rich, narrative depth. It is thus fitting that one of the standout tracks is titled “Coming Home,” a song that encapsulates the essence of these tales and the sense of returning to one's roots.
Please note that Bandcamp only allows 90 days of preorders. The release date below will be updated until it shows September 6, 2024.
EU Tour Dates:
23 Aug - Sønderborghus Sonderborg, Denmark24 Aug - Karosserifabrikken, Helsingør, Denmark
25 Aug - Music Star, Norderstedt, Germany
26 Aug - Music Star, Norderstedt, Germany
27 Aug - Hafenbar Tegel, Berlin, Germany
29 Aug - Musiktheater Piano, Dortmund, Germany
30 Aug - The Carlisle, Hastings, UK
31 Aug - Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, UK
1 Sep - Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK
3 Sep - The 1865, Southampton, UK
4 Sep - New Cross Inn, London, UK
5 Sep - The Bourne Music Club, Sittingbourne, UK
7 Sep - Breda Barst Festival, Breda, The Netherlands
8 Sep - De Blaaspijp, Koekelare, Belgium
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