{"product_id":"gary-john-barden-empowered-emotions-test-pressing","title":"Gary John Barden - Empowered Emotions - Test Pressing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarden's Overture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaasai Enkai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHit the Ground Running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpowered Emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide Horsemen Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Phoenix's Gonna Burn Ya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the Children Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ruling Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe'll Meet Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gary John Barden returns with Empowered Emotions, a powerful new studio album that reaffirms his unmistakable voice and enduring relevance in melodic hard rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as the legendary singer on the classic early-’80s albums by the Michael Schenker Group (besides working with Praying Mantis, Statetrooper and Silver, among others), Barden delivers a confident and inspired performance that reconnects with the genre’s golden era while sounding focused and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was written largely by Barden in close collaboration with German producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Voss, with whom he previously worked in the band Silver—a creative partnership that clearly benefits from shared history and musical chemistry. Together, they crafted a record rooted in classic melodic hard rock, driven by strong riffs, memorable choruses, and a timeless European approach to songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead single “Hit the Ground Running” offers an urgent and biting approach, powered by a driving riff inspired by the George Lynch school of hard rock. Additional highlights include “Maasai Enkai” and the title track “Empowered Emotions,” (with Don Airey on keyboards) which adds a sense of grandeur and atmosphere, as well as the epic “Dark Water,” a dramatic and emotive centerpiece that expands the album’s sonic scope and features a guitar solo by Michael Schenker. The album is is enriched by an impressive roster of more guest musicians, including Brian Tichy, Barry Sparks, Tommy Denander, and others, all contributing to a record that feels both classic and vital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpowered Emotions is a cohesive, melodic, and powerful statement—an album that celebrates classic hard rock values without sounding nostalgic. With strong songwriting at its core and a commanding vocal performance throughout, it stands as one of Gary John Barden’s most focused and compelling releases to date.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary John Barden","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48031480021166,"sku":"FRLP1594TP","price":99.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/6899\/1662\/files\/0fd9b6fc3467bb6be3337fb416bea7d0.png?v=1782763436","url":"https:\/\/frontiers-us.shop\/products\/gary-john-barden-empowered-emotions-test-pressing","provider":"Frontiers Music Srl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}