[2020-12-04] Steve Perry "Traces: Alternate Versions And Sketches" (Fantasy)

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:07 pm

Description
In the fall of 2018, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Steve Perry made his long-awaited return with the release of TRACES, the legendary musician’s first new album in 25 years. The album’s personal expression of love, inspiration and renewal resonated with both critics and fans around the world, thrilled to have their ‘voice of a generation’ making new music once again.

Now, on TRACES (Alternate Versions & Sketches) due December 4th, 2020 via Fantasy Records, Perry revisits several of his favorite tracks, stripping away the grand production touches, taking the songs down to their essence. Presented acoustic and raw, (including some in sketch form) tracks like “Sun Shines Gray,” “No Erasin’,” “No More Cryin’,” and “Most Of All” take on new and richer meaning. In this setting, Perry’s iconic soulful voice glides out-front vibrant, clear and warm while the lyrics take on greater significance as well, even more intimate than before.

Produced by Perry and his longtime collaborator and friend, Thom Flowers, TRACES (Alternative Versions & Sketches) offers a fascinating glimpse into Steve’s creative process and a deeper understanding into an alredy treasured album.

“When writing these songs, the original inspiration is always my first compass – where the songs should go,” stated Perry. “Alternate Versions & Sketches is exactly that, and I’m very excited to have you hear the original seeds of these songs.”

Tracklist
1. Most Of All (Radio Mix)
2. No Erasin’ (Acoustic)
3. I Need You (Acoustic)
4. No More Cryin’ (Acoustic)
5. Most Of All (Stripped)
6. We’re Still Here (Acoustic)
7. You Belong To Me (Stripped)
8. Sun Shines Gray (Acoustic)

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Linda · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Steve Perry Announces Acoustic ‘Traces’ Album

https://www.ultimateclassicrock.com/ste ... aces-album

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

oh, that pesky muse..........and i will buy this......or i will sleep in the garage

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:05 pm

Pre-order details are now in the first post.

Here's a promo video for the album's opening track, the radio mix of "Most Of All":

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:56 pm

Now, here's the acoustic version of "No Erasin'":

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

nice, real nice

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

It's not Steve Perry if Neal Schon isn't on there. :harhar:

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

holidays.....

just got an email saying that my steve perry will not arrive until december 22. release date remains this friday december 4.

hope i get it to give my wife for christmas.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2020 12:31 pm

WAN more sample before the album's release, the acoustic version of "I Need You":

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Renny wrote:

holidays.....

just got an email saying that my steve perry will not arrive until december 22. release date remains this friday december 4.

hope i get it to give my wife for christmas.

guess what was on my porch today?

yep.

if you like the original 'traces' i think you will like this very mellow, very pretty version of some of the songs.

[2020-12-04] Steve Perry "Traces: Alternate Versions And Sketches" (Fantasy)

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