Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton has released his first album of all-new material in 16 years, titled Carry The Light.
The collection was co-written and produced with Frampton's son Julian and features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Bill Evans, H.E.R., Tom Morello, Graham Nash, and Benmont Tench.
"The Carry the Light album is the first new music from me in 16 years," Frampton said.
It was one of my most enjoyable projects ever.
I got to work with my son Julian—writing and producing together.
A first of many for us I'm sure." The album is a reflection of the present, rooted in the challenges, changes, and connections that have defined recent years.
Carry The Light features an all-star supporting cast, including Sheryl Crow on "Breaking the Mold," Bill Evans adding saxophone to both "Can You Take Me There" and "Tinderbox," H.E.R.
trading guitar lines on the instrumental "Islamorada," Tom Morello bringing his distinctive intensity to "Lions at the Gate," Graham Nash lending harmonies to "I'm Sorry Elle," Benmont Tench contributing keyboards to "Buried Treasure." Everyone asked to participate in Carry The Light gladly heeded the call to lend their support and create new material with an artist who's been dispersing endless goodwill and great music across the globe for more than six decades and counting.
Carry The Light is available in a variety of formats, including CD, 180-gram yellow vinyl, and digitally in stereo, hi-res audio, and immersive Dolby Atmos.
A limited-edition vinyl, with a premium cover design and numbered edition, is sold exclusively via Peter Frampton's official store, uDiscover Music, and Sound of Vinyl.
The album includes the following tracks: "Buried Treasure" (feat.
Benmont Tench), "I'm Sorry Elle" (feat.
Graham Nash), "Breaking The Mold" (feat.
Sheryl Crow), "I Can't Let It Be," "Lions At The Gate" (feat.
Tom Morello), "Islamorada" (feat.
H.E.R.), "Can You Take Me There" (feat.
Bill Evans), "Tinderbox" (feat.
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