Robin Trower announces new album, “Shine”
Robin Trower will release his new studio album, Shine, on September 25 via Provogue / Artone Label Group. The legendary British guitarist has also released the album’s first single, “Live Your Time.”
The 81-year-old guitarist continues a prolific stretch that has produced eight studio albums over the past decade. Trower says his drive to continue creating new music remains unchanged.
“I think you’ve either got to keep pushing – or give up.”
Trower recorded Shine at Studio 91 in Newbury before moving to engineer Sam Winfield’s new facility, The Pines, to complete the album. Trower produced the record and handled guitar and bass, with drummer Chris Taggart and longtime vocalist Richard Watts rounding out the studio lineup.
“The strength of his vocals, the beauty of his vocal tone – he’s so musical,” Trower says of Watts. “I usually write with Richard in mind. I can hear it all in my head.”
The album finds Trower addressing the current state of the world while maintaining an optimistic outlook.
“I agree with people that it’s a very dark time. But I don’t want to make gloomy music. I think that most of these songs are positive.”
The first single, “Live Your Time,” features a soul-funk-influenced riff and Trower’s signature guitar tone.
“The opening riff of Live Your Time is one of the best things I’ve ever come up with,” he says. ” It’s always very loud in the studio, and that’s how you get the tone, by cranking the amp. That’s another song where I’m saying, ‘Calm down, it’s all going to work out. Just get the most out of your life.'”
Shine follows Trower’s 2025 album Come And Find Me and moves his solo catalog closer to 30 releases. His career stretches back to the 1960s and includes his tenure with Procol Harum, his landmark 1974 album Bridge Of Sighs and collaborations with artists including Jack Bruce, Bryan Ferry and Maxi Priest.
Trower says maintaining the quality of his recent work remains a priority.
“I think, over the past few years, I have set quite a high standard. Now I’m determined to keep that going. To still have the energy to work, that is a real blessing.”
Along with the new album, Trower will return to the road with a run of UK dates from August 31 through September 5, followed by a U.S. tour from September 15 through October 14.
“It’s great to get that energy back off an audience,” Trower says, “but I just love recording too. It’s always fun, you know? Playing guitar: that’s what I do, and that’s what I love.”
For Trower, the steady flow of musical ideas continues to fuel his creativity more than six decades into his career.
“Really, if I have a gift,” he concludes, “it’s probably that I come up with ideas. Ideas for songs, ideas for lead work. Certainly, that’s what keeps me going. It’s just so exciting to see something blossoming into a new song.”
TRACK LISTING
The Missing Piece
Shine
Love By Any Other Name
Live Your Time
Faith
Driving On Through
Truth
The Race
Without You
It’s Not Time
It is impressive to see an experienced musician continue creating and releasing new material after such a long career. A new album can be a great opportunity for longtime listeners to hear how an artist’s sound has evolved over the years. More information is available at [Link deleted]
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