Few voices in rock history are as instantly recognizable as Lou Gramm’s. As the iconic frontman and key songwriter behind Foreigner, alongside Mick Jones, Gramm helped define arena rock across multiple decades, delivering era-shaping hits and multi-platinum albums that continue to resonate around the world. Beyond Foreigner, his solo career has stood tall in its own right, highlighted by acclaimed releases such as ‘Ready Or Not' and enduring singles including ‘Midnight Blue' and ‘Just Between You And Me.'
Fresh off Foreigner’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his recent return to the stage with the band for select 2025 performances, Gramm has surprised fans with the announcement of a brand new solo album. That long-anticipated project is now official. Friday Music has confirmed the release of ‘Released,' a ten-song collection that showcases some of Gramm’s most powerful vocals and classic rock instincts in years. Co-written with longtime collaborator Bruce Turgon, the album opens with the hard-driving ‘Young Love' which features Def Leppard's Viv Campbell on guitar and carries that familiar Foreigner-era energy into standout tracks like ‘Long Gone,' ‘Walk The Walk' and ‘Word Gets Around.'
The album also leans into Gramm’s celebrated softer side, with the award-winning power ballad ‘True Blue (Unplugged)' offering a stripped-back, emotionally rich moment. Elsewhere, tracks such as ‘Deeper Side Of Love,' ‘Heart And Soul' and ‘Lightning Strikes' bring the rock intensity fans have come to expect. With Released, Lou Gramm delivers a confident, nostalgic, yet forward-looking statement that reaffirms his place as one of rock’s great voices. Set to arrive in 2026, the album is already shaping up to be one of the year’s most significant classic rock releases.
