Warren Haynes : Million Voices Whisper : November 1st 2024
Warren Haynes, the GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, guitarist, and Gov’t Mule frontman, is set to release his highly anticipated solo album Million Voices Whisper on November 1st via Fantasy Records. This marks Haynes’ first solo venture in nearly a decade, and the album promises to be a powerful collection of soulful blues-rock that showcases his unparalleled musicianship and songwriting prowess.
Million Voices Whisper is a departure from Haynes’ previous solo works, blending his love for soul music with his signature blues-rock style. The album features 11 tracks, each infused with Haynes’ characteristic passion and energy. Haynes himself describes the album as “quite different than my previous solo records,” emphasizing the influence of soul music while remaining deeply rooted in strong, song-oriented storytelling.
The first single, “This Life As We Know It,” encapsulates the album’s overarching theme of embracing positivity and change. Haynes explains, “It’s about moving forward and getting past a lot of things but feeling good about life and feeling good about yourself.” The single, along with an in-studio video featuring behind-the-scenes footage, is now available for streaming (see below)
Joining Haynes on this musical journey are some of the finest musicians in the industry. The album features his current all-star band, including John Medeski on keyboards, Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott, and Terence Higgins from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band on drums. Special guest appearances include Derek Trucks, who lends his unmistakable guitar sound to three tracks, and Haynes’ collaborators from The Last Waltz Tour, Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson, who feature on the track “Day of Reckoning.”
One of the album’s highlights is “Real Real Love,” a track co-written with the late Gregg Allman. Haynes honors his friend by finishing the song in Allman’s style, creating a poignant tribute that resonates with emotional depth.
A Tour to Support the Album
To celebrate the release of Million Voices Whisper, Haynes and his band will embark on a 16-date fall tour, kicking off on September 19th. The tour will span the East Coast, concluding on October 12th. Fans can expect an electrifying live experience that brings the album’s powerful tracks to life, along with special guest appearances and the unique energy that Haynes always delivers on stage.
In addition to the Million Voices Whisper Tour, Haynes will also continue his Now Is The Time Tour with The Warren Haynes Band and The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience. This tour features orchestral arrangements of his classic hits, offering a fresh perspective on his extensive catalog, including songs from Gov’t Mule, The Allman Brothers Band, and his solo work.
Warren Haynes’ enduring influence in the world of blues-rock. From the uplifting messages in tracks like “This Life As We Know It” to the soulful ballads and powerful collaborations, this album showcases Haynes at the peak of his creative powers.
The album will be available digitally and on CD on November 1st, with a vinyl release following on November 15th. A deluxe CD version, featuring four bonus tracks, will also be available.
Million Voices Whisper Track Listing:
- These Changes (ft. Derek Trucks)
- Go Down Swinging
- You Ain’t Above Me
- This Life As We Know It
- Day of Reckoning (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)
- Real, Real Love (ft. Derek Trucks)
- Lies, Lies, Lies > Monkey Dance > Lies, Lies, Lies
- From Here On Out
- Till The Sun Comes Shining Through
- Terrified
- Hall of Future Saints (ft. Derek Trucks)
- Baby’s On The Move
- Smooth Sailing
- Find The Cost of Freedom > Day of Reckoning [extended version] (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)
- Back Where I Started (ft. Derek Trucks)
Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
