Feature Image Credit Tony Ayiotou
“DON’T NEED ANOTHER HEARTACHE”
RELEASED BY FRONTIERS RECORDS – FRIDAY MAY 3, 2024
PRE-ORDER ALBUM
Released by Frontiers Records on Friday May 3rd, the new album s available to pre-order HERE.
“Heartache draws influences from the bands love for bands like free and Bad Company,” says FM’s lead singer Steve Overland. “It’s a straight-to-the-point, classic blues rock track.”
‘This song will probably be in the live set for the 40th anniversary tour as it’s one of our favourites from the album,” explains drummer and founder FM member, Pete Jupp.
intimate, yet powerful vocals, and clean guitar sound.
“Out Of the Blue is a song that old school FM fans will really latch on to,” says Steve. “So far, the reaction to the track has been amazing.”
The heavier side of the album is represented by “Lost,” “Another Day in My World,” and “Leap of Faith.” Whilst more hard hitting, these songs embody the catchy melodic choruses that FM are known for.
“Black Water” is a brooding, bluesy track that grows and grows. ‘This is a real favourite of mine,” says FM guitarist, Jim Kirkpatrick. “I could hear Brian May playing the guitar solo, so I pulled out my Brian May signature guitar and tried to do my best impersonation of him. Hopefully I got somewhere close.”
1. Out of the Blue (4.21)
2. Don’t Need Another Heartache (4.35)
3. No Easy Way Out (3.54)
4. Lost (5.20)
5. Whatever It Takes (4.37)
6. Black Water (4.52)
7. Cut Me Loose (4.34)
8. Leap of Faith (4.05)
9. California (5.17)
10. Another Day in My World (4.14)
11. Blue Sky Mind (5.06)
Production Credits
Old Habits Die Hard
Produced by FM
Mixed by Jeff Knowler
Mastered by Jim Griffiths at Principal Audio
Photography by Paul Stuart Hollingsworth
Recorded at West3 Productions, Tremelo, Electric Pepperland, Morsecode Studios, JK Studios
All songs written by – Overland/Goldsworthy/Jupp/
Out of the Blue – “I wrote this song in Lanzarote, says FM’s keyboardist, Jem Davis. “It’s about a guy who is completely happy in his own little world, and suddenly his partner declares she’s not, and is calling it a day! This comes to him out of the blue, but he’s not going to give in and lose her without a fight.”
Don’t Need Another Heartache – “This is one of the bluesier tracks on the album, kind of early Foreigner/Bad Company vibe,” says Steve Overland. “It’s about a guy that’s been in a bad relationship for too long, but he’s finally had enough.”
No Easy Way Out – “This was one of the first songs written for the album,” says Steve. “It’s about a guy that’s been down on his luck and knows it won’t be easy but is determined to pick himself up.”
Lost – This is a real AOR groove rocker,” says Steve. “It’s about someone who had it all, lost it, and wants it all again.”
Whatever It Takes – “This is the ballad of the album, really,” says Steve. “It’s a song about a guy who worships a girl from a distance but doesn’t have the words to tell her… a familiar story.”
Black Water – “This initially had the working title of Havana, says Jem. “It turned out to be about a someone from Deep South, USA. No matter how far he travelled, the strong pull of home was always going to draw him back.”
Cut Me Loose – “This song is about a relationship that’s faded,” reflects Steve. “It’s time to move on, but how hard that can be if you’ve been together for a long time?”
Leap Of Faith – “This one is the opposite to Cut Me Loose,” explains Steve. “it’s a great riff to open the track. The story tells how if you lose the spark, and you both want to, you can get it back if you both want it.”
Another Day in My World – “This tells the story of a guy who has always gone unnoticed and has spent his life in the shadows,” explains Steve. “Suddenly, he wants to change that and make his mark in life.”
Blue Sky Mind – “No one knows how they will react when being diagnosed with cancer, “Says Jem. “When I was diagnosed January 2023, I found my way of dealing with it was just to stay positive. Nothing you can do. I received the all-clear in September. It’s about staying positive and leaving the neg behind. I like this being the last track. It’s a positive message to everyone dealing with cancer!”
40TH ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR 2024
BRAVE RIVAL*, COLLATERAL**,
ROMEO’S DAUGHTER***, & HAND OF DIMES****
NOTTINGHAM, RESCUE ROOMS
FRIDAY 3 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
GATESHEAD, GLASSHOUSE ICM
SATURDAY 4 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
LEEDS, BRUDENELL
SUNDAY 5 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
BURY ST EDMUNDS, APEX
FRIDAY 10 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
BIRMINGHAM, ASYLUM
SATURDAY 11 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Romeo’s Daughter***
CARDIFF, TRAMSHED
FRIDAY 17 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Hand of Dimes ****
NEWBURY, ARLINGTON ARTS
SATURDAY 18 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
EXETER, PHOENIX
SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Hand of Dimes ****
SOUTHAMPTON, 1865
FRIDAY 24 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Brave Rival*
LONDON, DINGWALLS
SATURDAY 25 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Brave Rival*
GLASGOW, ORAN MOR
FRIDAY 31 MAY 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
ABERDEEN, LEMON TREE
SATURDAY 1 JUNE 2024
Special Guests: Collateral**
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