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Brent Cobb Announces New Album Recorded With His Touring Band, Releases Title Track “Ain’t Rocked In A While”
Brent Cobb and The Fixin’s are cooking up something GOOD.
Brent Cobb has a new single today and announced a new album, showcasing his music in a new light. Cobb announced his forthcoming record Ain’t Rocked in a While, which is the first project Cobb has made with this touring band, The Fixin’s.
Slated for a July 11th release via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers, Cobb wanted to create a project that encapsulated the feeling of his live shows, noting that he began to feel like there was a disconnect between the singer/songwriter he is compared to the rocking southern soul that takes over his life shows.
“This album is a point of reference. It’s not that I’ve never rocked before. Just ain’t rocked in a while…
It’s been real cool seeing so many new faces showing up at shows these last couple years. A lot of them even seeming to mostly know stuff from the more recent albums almost exclusively and that’s not a bad problem to have. I’ve always said our crowd is the best on any side of the musical genre tracks. They really care about the songs and come to truly listen. I’ve also always declared myself a songwriter-singer. Songwriter first, singer second. So, I think naturally they expect to have more of a low-key, intimate, songwriter-y experience and I believe that expectation is delivered upon. However, something that seems to catch some by surprise is that when I’m with The Fixin’s we sorta put on a rock show too and really… that’s nothing new.
When making the set list each night, I do my best to pull from the entirety of my 20+ years of catalog to include songs from all eras. A good many of those early ones were rockers written by a teenage me who was more influenced at the time by classic rock than I was by classic country. A few of those even went on to be recorded by more rock-leaning bands. Thank goodness. My resume and light bill appreciates it. And it’s just cool to see friends succeed.
I guess I say all this to say – for listeners who’ve become familiar more recently, dig on into the back catalog stuff too. You might recognize more than you think. And for the folks who’ve been around a while… you already know. Thanks for caring.”
Cobb and The Fixin’s Len Clark (drums), Matt McDaniel (guitars), and Josh Williams (bass) revisit the music Cobb grew up on, such as Black Sabbath, Metallica, and AC/DC. They bring classic rock and roll elements to their southern roots to create the music featured on this record.
Recorded at The Black Palace in Springfield, MO, Cobb also shared that this record was cut straight to the tape in the studio with the full band.
“P.S. We recorded live straight to tape for this project. Just me and The Fixin’s. But that ain’t nothin’ new either. All my favorites are made that way. All of my own albums, except for one, were also recorded that way.”
Cobb released the title and lead single of the record today as well to preview what’s in store. “Ain’t Rocked In A While” showcases the edgier side of Cobb’s sound, while still keeping that songwriting he’s known and loved for. This song has a great groove that will quickly have you bobbing your head to.
This single rips and is a strong lead single for what the rest of the record will feature.
Turn it all the way up.
AIN’T ROCKED IN A WHILE TRACKLIST
1. Beyond Measure
2. Ain’t Rocked in a While
3. Bad Feelin’
4. Do It All the Time
5. Even If It’s Broke
6. In Our Hands
7. Power Man
8. Take Yer Meds
9. Til Dawn
10. Beyond Measure (Fixin’s)
BRENT COBB TOUR DATES
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach
May 8—Isle of Palms, SC—The Windjammer
May 9—Raleigh, NC—Lincoln Theatre
May 10—Lexington, KY—The Burl
June 5—Newport, KY—Southgate House Revival
June 6—Huntington, WV—The Loud
June 7—Maryville, TN—The Shed
June 28—Alton, IL—Mississippi River Festival
July 18—Redmond, OR—FairWell Festival
July 19—Whitefish, MT—Under The Big Sky Festival
August 29—Lexington, VA—Lime Kiln TheaterThe post Brent Cobb Announces New Album Recorded With His Touring Band, Releases Title Track “Ain’t Rocked In A While” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.