Brian Fallon announces new album ‘Not Bad For New Jersey’
BRIAN FALLON has announced a brand new album!
Titled Not Bad For New Jersey, the upcoming release from the American singer-songwriter and THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM frontman is set for release digitally on September 10th, with a physical release following on September 11th via his own Lesser Known Records. The album marks Fallon’s first original solo full-length in more than five years and follows his extensive body of work both as a solo artist and with his long-running band, continuing his tradition of heartfelt, emotionally-driven songwriting.
Produced by longtime collaborator Butch Walker (GREEN DAY, TAYLOR SWIFT, JESSE MALIN) at his Nashville studio, the album sees Fallon embracing a vibrant mix of power pop and heartland rock. The record also features a number of high-profile guest appearances, including Brandon Flowers (THE KILLERS), Phil Collen (DEF LEPPARD), Marc Ribot, and Lori McKenna.
Speaking about the album, Fallon shares, “from the beginning I knew I had to fully lean into the passion and lunacy of all these songs I felt inspired by – there wasn’t much room for subtlety. There was so much childlike joy in writing and recording all these songs. The whole album came together so naturally, with a level of creative fulfillment I hadn’t experienced in a very long time.”
Alongside the announcement, Fallon has released the new single Pearls, which follows the previously unveiled tracks Not Bad For New Jersey and Better Before.
Speaking about Pearls, Fallon says, “I’ve never been one to resent anybody for having certain advantages in life, and I don’t think there’s anything inherently pure in having to struggle. But I do think there’s real value in overcoming the odds stacked against you, because getting to the point of feeling like you’re actually worth something is one of the toughest mountains to climb.”
Listen to Pearls here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track list:
- Not Bad for New Jersey
- Better Before
- Pearls
- The Big Sleep (feat. Donovan Woods)
- On Good Terms (feat. Lori McKenna)
- Nobody Likes You in NYC
- Love at the End of the World (feat. Brandon Flowers)
- Somewhere You Shouldn’t Be (feat. Phil Collen)
- Fading on Me
- Walkin’ Through the Garden
- Wolf by the River (feat. Marc Ribot)
Not Bad For New Jersey is set for release on September 10th (digital) and September 11th (physical) via Lesser Known Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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