RivalSons Great Western ValkyrieWe’ve talked about Rival Sons before. They are a classic rock-sounding band from Long Beach, California, that has been gathering attention all along the release timeline of their previous three albums, including 2012’s Head Down.  I picked up on the band during the release of their Pressure and Time (2011) album, and I was immediately pleased with their bluesy Rock and Roll style.

It’s good news that they have a new album on the calendar. Coming from Earache Records on June 9 (UK), June 10 (US), as well as an early arrival in the rest of Europe on June 6, Great Western Valkyrie sounds like another classic winner for the band.

The new album is being planned on a variety of distribution formats.  The first is an appreciative Deluxe Edition Box that would contain a clear vinyl 2LP with etching on side 4, a 12″ x 12″ hand signed card, a t-shirt with the album cover on the front, a throw blanket, and an exclusive 5-track bonus CD with two session tracks not included on the complete album. As of this writing, that limited edition box has already SOLD OUT! Their 2LP white vinyl, and the 2LP one black, one white color vinyl LP sets, has also sold out in advance of the June release date.

What will be available are signed digipak CD and T-shirt combo packages, a 2LP white-base, black splatter colored vinyl set, single CD, single SIGNED CD, and 2LP standard black vinyl LP.  If you’re into swag, they have a zip-up black hoodie celebrating the new album as well.

That should give you an idea on how anticipated and appreciated Rival Sons are.

Track-listing:

01. Electric Man
02. Good Luck
03. Secret
04. Play The Fool
05. Good Things
06. Open My Eyes
07. Rich and the Poor
08. Belle Starr
09. Where I’ve Been
10. Destination on Course

If you haven’t heard anything by Rival Sons, then I suggest that you at least give them a listen. Below, you’ll find their YouTube channel with a 22-minute intro for Great Western Valkyrie.  From there, you can explore further.

By MARowe

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