In early January, we introduced the single ‘Come Hell or High Water’ as a foretaste of the new album and here it is: ‘Take The Edge Off’, Travellin’ Blue’s new, highly varied album, on which five experienced musicians showcase their respective qualities. But at the same time, this album sounds like an organic and timeless whole. The sound palette resolutely breathes the 21st century, but the songs rely on tradition, with a dose of ‘know your classics’ and an occasional pinch of seventies. Back to the future as it were …
The album will be released on February 21 on CD, blue vinyl (what else?) and digital services worldwide.
Started late 2020, Travellin’ Blue (Kings at the time) had a major update in autumn 2023, displaying solid letters of nobility and an impressive pedigree: Blues Lee, Last Call, The Electric Kings, The Scabs, Hideaway, Howlin’ Bill, … just to name a few.
The ‘Bending The Rules’ album, released in 2022, has been very well received and generated considerable airplay in Europe and the States (62 weeks (!) in Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Blues Rock Album airplay chart in the US), resulting in the band being booked in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Norway.
All songs written by Biesmans/Alexander except 4. Biesmans, 8. Cuyvers and 9. Ford/Biesmans
All songs published by Donor Publishing