Simon McBride, one of the most celebrated guitarists to emerge in recent years, announces the release of his new album, Recordings 2020–2025, out March 14 on earMUSIC.
The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran’s 1992 hit track, “Ordinary World”, is available now for streaming and download. “This is such a beautiful song,” Simon McBride shares about the single. “I wanted to try a different feel on it. Like with any version of a song, it’s important to me to be creative but also pay respect to the original.”
Stream/download the single here, and listen below.
McBride’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Since joining Deep Purple in 2023, he has captivated audiences worldwide, playing a crucial role in the band’s latest chart-topping album =1. His journey – from years of hard work as a solo artist to gracing the covers of music magazines and celebrating multiple number one chart positions – is the kind of story rock and roll dreams are made of.
Recordings 2020–2025 showcases McBride’s unique musical style, a dynamic blend of blues, hard rock and jaw-dropping guitar mastery. Featuring raw, intense studio sessions, it captures the essence of McBride’s high-energy live performances. Alongside original material, the new album includes handpicked covers such as “Ordinary World”, Mr. Mister’s “Uniform Of Youth”, and Bryan Adams’ “Kids Wanna Rock”.
With flawless performances and exceptional production quality, this collection of rare tracks is essential for rock fans. For those who have followed Simon McBride’s journey with Deep Purple, the new album offers an exciting glimpse into his versatility and musical brilliance.
Album formats:
– CD (Digipak)
– 2LP (black, 180g)
Pre-order here.
Recordings 2020–2025 tracklisting:
“Uniform Of Youth”
“Kids Wanna Rock”
“Ordinary World”
“Grandma’s Hands”
“I Gotta Move”
“Lovesong”
“Dead In The Water”
“Gimme Something Good”
“Don’t Dare”
“Heartbraker”
“The Stealer”
“Hell Waters Rising”
“Dead Man Walking”
“Fat Pockets”
“So Much Love To Give”
“Ordinary World”:
Simon McBride will embark on a European tour in March and April. Fans will have the chance to experience his breathtaking live performances. Tickets are available on Simon McBride’s website, here.
(Photo – Franz Schepers)
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The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran’s 1992 hit track, “Ordinary World”, is available now for streaming and download. “This is such a beautiful song,” Simon McBride shares about the single. “I wanted to try a different feel on it. Like with any version of a song, it’s important to me to be creative but also pay respect to the original.”
Stream/download the single here, and listen below.
McBride’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Since joining Deep Purple in 2023, he has captivated audiences worldwide, playing a crucial role in the band’s latest chart-topping album =1. His journey – from years of hard work as a solo artist to gracing the covers of music magazines and celebrating multiple number one chart positions – is the kind of story rock and roll dreams are made of.
Recordings 2020–2025 showcases McBride’s unique musical style, a dynamic blend of blues, hard rock and jaw-dropping guitar mastery. Featuring raw, intense studio sessions, it captures the essence of McBride’s high-energy live performances. Alongside original material, the new album includes handpicked covers such as “Ordinary World”, Mr. Mister’s “Uniform Of Youth”, and Bryan Adams’ “Kids Wanna Rock”.
With flawless performances and exceptional production quality, this collection of rare tracks is essential for rock fans. For those who have followed Simon McBride’s journey with Deep Purple, the new album offers an exciting glimpse into his versatility and musical brilliance.
Album formats:
– CD (Digipak)
– 2LP (black, 180g)
Pre-order here.
Recordings 2020–2025 tracklisting:
“Uniform Of Youth”
“Kids Wanna Rock”
“Ordinary World”
“Grandma’s Hands”
“I Gotta Move”
“Lovesong”
“Dead In The Water”
“Gimme Something Good”
“Don’t Dare”
“Heartbraker”
“The Stealer”
“Hell Waters Rising”
“Dead Man Walking”
“Fat Pockets”
“So Much Love To Give”
“Ordinary World”:
Simon McBride will embark on a European tour in March and April. Fans will have the chance to experience his breathtaking live performances. Tickets are available on Simon McBride’s website, here.
(Photo – Franz Schepers)
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