Glenn Hughes – Chosen: His Most Powerful Solo Album Yet?
When an artist reaches a point in their career where they’ve done everything — played in one of the greatest rock bands of all time, survived the chaos, the heartbreak, and the glory — what happens next?
With Chosen, Glenn Hughes answers that question with a record that feels less like a comeback and more like a revelation. It’s already the fastest and best-selling solo album of his career, and having interviewed Glenn recently for Now Spinning Magazine, I can tell you he’s never sounded more alive, more focused, or more spiritually in tune with his art.
I’ve been following Glenn Hughes since I was 13. From Trapeze through Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, Sabbath, Iommi, Black Country Communion, and beyond — I’ve lived through every chapter. Yet Chosen feels special. It’s not just another entry in the Glenn Hughes catalogue; it’s an emotional statement — one that invites us to reflect on our own journeys through the mirror of his music.
Voice in My Head
The album opens with a swaggering stomp. Imagine Led Zeppelin funk colliding with soulful introspection. The riff hangs in the air, defiant and rich with attitude. Glenn’s voice — still a miracle of power and control — delivers a performance that’s part sermon, part groove masterclass. It’s a call to attention.
My Alibi
A killer bass riff drives this track — one of the best bass tones Glenn has ever recorded. The verses float and breathe before the chorus strikes with real fire. There’s angst here, but also control. Glenn’s phrasing and sense of melody are impeccable. It’s heavy, but never overplayed — the hallmark of a seasoned craftsman.
Chosen
This is the beating heart of the album — one of Glenn Hughes’ finest songs ever. It’s deeply emotional, soaked in soul and self-reflection. You can feel him laying himself bare: vulnerable, honest, and full of gratitude. The chorus feels like a cinematic drive along the Cornish coast — uplifting, expansive, life-affirming.
Sue loves this one too, and rightly so. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to choose life, to feel again.
Heal
A high-energy, guitar-led track that bursts with momentum. Glenn’s voice soars, powerful yet tender. You can sense him turning a corner creatively — stepping from rock toward something even more soulful. It’s music as medicine: “It’s time to heal.” The mid-section delivers a bluesy, Zeppelin-esque solo that’ll make you grin.
In The Golden
A groove-laden rock anthem that balances vulnerability with drive. The interplay between vocal and riff feels instinctive — Glenn’s songwriting DNA in full effect. The solo breathes rather than shreds, each note serving the song. It’s heartfelt and redemptive — an anthem of endurance and rebirth.
The Lost Parade
This one drips with attitude — a sludgy, dragging riff that feels like it’s clawing its way through the dirt toward daylight. The vocal is raw, the solo beautifully restrained. Every note serves the emotion rather than ego. It’s the sound of an artist in total control of his narrative.
Hot Damn Thing / Black Cat Moan
Pure swagger. These tracks echo The Faces and early Rolling Stones — rootsy, funky, and joyously rebellious. Glenn sings with the kind of grit that only experience can give. The guitars bite, the bass growls, and the whole thing just moves.
Come and Go
A gentle ballad that radiates love and light. Acoustic textures shimmer beneath Glenn’s most intimate vocal on the album. It’s a reminder of his spiritual side — that deep, unshakable belief in music as connection.
This is a song to close your eyes to, to let yourself dissolve into. Glenn Hughes, the “Voice of Rock,” becomes the voice of the heart.
Into the Fade
The closer — and what a closer it is. A classic chugging riff straight out of the Iommi/Hughes playbook, but shot through with optimism. It’s heavy, soulful, and deeply human. As the music fades, Glenn speaks softly underneath the mix — like a final benediction.
Final Thoughts
Chosen is one of Glenn Hughes’ greatest artistic statements — an album that transcends genre and expectation. It’s an affirmation of life, love, healing, and spiritual growth. The production, the tone, the lyrics — everything feels aligned.
If you only stream two songs to begin with, make them “Chosen” and “Come and Go.” They’re the twin bookends of this journey, and they reveal everything you need to know about where Glenn Hughes is — and where he’s going next.
This is music to be listened to — not skimmed, not scrolled past. Put down your phone, close your eyes, and really hear it.
Glenn Hughes – Chosen
Available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Interview with Glenn Hughes available on the Now Spinning Magazine YouTube channel and podcast.
“I’ve followed Glenn Hughes for most of my life, and I can honestly say this album feels like the culmination of his journey — and perhaps the beginning of another. Chosen is soul rock for the soul.”
Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
