Warren Haynes to release new album 'Ashes and Dust' in July
Warren Haynes, as a member of the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule, has released many records over the years and that had an impact on his solo career. That's about to change on July 24 when he will release Ashes and Dust, the third record issued under his own name and will feature songs written in the past 30 years.
Haynes released the following announcement:
"I've been writing songs all my life from a more folky, singer-songwriter, even Celtic direction. For a while, I've been compiling songs that didn't necessarily fit in with Gov't Mule or the Allman Brothers or even my last solo album. So this record was really a chance to bring a lot of that music to fruition. It's really given me the opportunity to take a lot of songs I love, that didn't have a home, and build a home for them."
Railroad Earth, an American band from New Jersey will also back him up on his project and Haynes had only good things to say about them:
"We've known each other casually for several years, and then at Del-Fest a few years ago, we winged a few songs together and it went really well. A little later, when I was opening the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y., they joined me for part of the set. We did that with a little more rehearsal, more preparation, and it was a great experience. At that point I started thinking that maybe I should make my next record with these guys."
Ashes and Dust can be pre-ordered at Haynes' website.
Listen to "Spots of Time", one of the songs from the album:
Ashes and Dust track listing:
01. "Is It Me or You"
02. "Coal Tattoo"
03. "Blue Maiden’s Tale"
04. "Company Man"
05. "New Year's Eve"
06. "Stranded in Self-Pity"
07. "Glory Road"
08. "Gold Dust Woman" (feat. Grace Potter)
09. "Beat Down the Dust"
10. "Wanderlust"
11. "Spots of Time"
12. "Hallelujah Boulevard"
13. "Word on the Wind"
Deluxe Edition Bonus CD:
01. "Company Man" (demo)
02. "New Year's Eve" (demo)
03. "Glory Road" (demo)
04. "Wanderlust" (demo)
05. "Hallelujah Boulevard" (live from 12/28/2006)