The Art of Letting Go (album)
Appearance
The Art of Letting Go | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 11, 2024 | |||
Studio | Studio Barbarosa (Orlando, Florida) | |||
Length | 46:22 | |||
Label | Napalm | |||
Producer | Michael Baskette | |||
Myles Kennedy chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Art of Letting Go | ||||
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The Art of Letting Go is the third studio album by American songwriter and Alter Bridge lead singer Myles Kennedy. It is the follow-up to 2021's The Ides of March. It was released on October 11, 2024, via Napalm Records.
Background
[edit]On June 10, 2024, Myles Kennedy announced his third solo album, further divulging that the project begins with riff-heavy songs, and closes in a haunting fashion.[1]
In an interview, Kennedy discussed the difference between releasing a solo album compared to his work with Slash and Alter Bridge, and explained that there are a ton of songs and ideas that he would like to express that simply wouldn't work in other realms. [2]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Myles Kennedy
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Art of Letting Go" | 4:38 |
2. | "Say What You Will" | 3:33 |
3. | "Mr. Downside" | 4:17 |
4. | "Miss You When You're Gone" | 4:10 |
5. | "Behind the Veil" | 5:48 |
6. | "Saving Face" | 4:10 |
7. | "Eternal Lullaby" | 5:24 |
8. | "Nothing More to Gain" | 5:04 |
9. | "Dead to Rights" | 4:19 |
10. | "How the Story Ends" | 4:59 |
Total length: | 46:22 |
Personnel
[edit]- Myles Kennedy – vocals, guitar
- Zia Uddin – drums, percussion
- Tim Tournier – bass guitar
- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – producer, mixing
- Jef Moll – engineering, digital editing
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
Charts
[edit]Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[3] | 10 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[4] | 195 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[5] | 36 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 9 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 20 |
UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 98 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 2 |
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] | 2 |
References
[edit]- ^ Childers, Child (June 11, 2024). "Myles Kennedy Drops Blistering Solo Single 'Say What You Will,' Announces New Album + Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Chuck (August 12, 2024). "Myles Kennedy Feels Like He Was 'Put On This Planet and Play Music and Make People Happy'". Loudwire. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Myles Kennedy – The Art of Letting Go" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Myles Kennedy – The Art of Letting Go" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Myles Kennedy – The Art of Letting Go" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Myles Kennedy – The Art of Letting Go". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 19, 2024.