With a mythology that spans from the clubs of Swinging London, through 1974’s gold-selling “Bridge Of Sighs” and onward into a vital post-millennial solo catalogue, Robin Trower’s place amongst the all-time greats is beyond doubt.
Yet while his ’60s peers have long softened into greatest-hits autopilot, this restless artist returns in 2026 with “Shine” a powerful, intimate new album where molten guitar solos drive songs urging us to meet the modern world head-on.
Self-producing while handling guitar and bass, the veteran was confident to delegate key duties to his trusty studio band, with drummer Chris Taggard driving the new material, while long-standing vocalist Richard Watts articulates each emotion.
The first track, “Live Your Time.” It’s a song about making the most of the time you’ve been given, and it features one of my favourite riffs I’ve written in a long while. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.
“Shine” is the latest thrilling evidence of a songwriter who chooses to forge ahead rather than rest on his laurels.
“Shine”, will be released on September 25th,
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