Counting Crows have announced the release of their highly anticipated new album, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!, set to drop on May 9 via BMG. This marks the band's first full-length project since their 2021 release, Butter Miracle: Suite One.
Leading the charge for this new era, Counting Crows have unveiled their latest single, ‘Spaceman In Tulsa.' The song showcases the band's signature storytelling while introducing a fresh, dynamic sound. As their first new single in nearly five years, ‘Spaceman In Tulsa' highlights the band's evolution while staying true to the heartfelt lyricism and rich melodies that have defined their career.
Frontman Adam Duritz describes ‘Spaceman In Tulsa' as a song about transformation, explaining that it explores “the way music breaks down who we were and spins us into something new. It's about broken lives becoming something better.” This theme of metamorphosis sets the tone for the upcoming album, which promises to deliver the intricate narratives and emotional depth that fans have come to expect from Counting Crows.
Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! builds on the success of its predecessor, offering a collection of songs that blend intimate storytelling with larger-than-life themes. Duritz's raw and compelling vocal performance is complemented by the band's dynamic instrumentation, which merges rock, folk, and alternative influences.
The album's tracklist features a mix of new songs and previously released material, including:
- With Love, From A-Z
- Spaceman In Tulsa
- Boxcars
- Virginia Through The Rain
- Under The Aurora
- The Tall Grass
- Elevator Boots
- Angel of 14th Street
- Bobby and The Rat-Kings
With Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!, Counting Crows continue to solidify their place as one of the most beloved bands of the last three decades. The album promises to be a journey through the band's signature sound, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a collection of songs that resonate with raw emotion and musical depth.
