The blood of our fathers lights the road we’re on — moving out of the darkness to a place in the sun. These are the words that usher in the conclusion of I’m Coming Home, the last song on Thunder and Rain, the new album by veteran South African rocker ...
, the 2021 album that found Louw returning to active duty after a 13-year absence. After this prolonged period away from the spotlight, Louw discovered an audience eager to hear new music from the singer/songwriter:received strong reviews and earned a nomination for Best Rock Album at the South African Music Awards in 2022.
Revitalised by his comeback, Louw was soon back in the studio recording a new collection of songs with the team responsible for. Returning to the fold are Grammy-nominated keyboardist Kevin McKendree, guitarist Rob McNelley, bassist Alison Prestwood and drummer Greg Morrow, with Doug Lancio serving as a versatile multi-instrumentalist.
With producer Kevin Shirley — a longtime friend and colleague of Louw’s who has also worked with Joe Bonamassa, John Hiatt, Robert Cray Band, and the Black Crowes — behind the boards,shares some sonic similarities with its acclaimed predecessor, yet it has its own distinctive character.crackled with the pent-up energy of an artist eager to unburden his feelings in the wake of a long hiatus,unfurls at a relaxed pace.
, a song where acoustic guitars give the track a steady, windblown propulsion, one that muscles through on the chorus: he’s a man on a mission, one dedicated to the task at hand.This sense of purpose flows throughout Louw’s career. It was there on the two records he made with his first band, All Night Radio, including 1986’s, the album on which he first collaborated with Kevin Shirley.
. The film raised Louw’s international profile, leading to his collaboration with Queen’s Brian May and Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart on
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