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Hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed 2021 album The Fire Cosmic, blues-rock slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Troy Redfern returns with his most compelling album of his career with The Wings of Salvation. The 10-track album released Friday, September 23rd is available to pre-order from www.troyredfern.com/shop.
The first single Come On released today is available to buy and stream HERE. Watch the official Come On music video :
Produced by Dave Marks (Hans Zimmer) at the UK’s Dulcitone Studios, The Wings of Salvation is an exciting new chapter in Redfern’s trajectory, not only as a slide guitarist but as a creative force in the recording studio.
“I wanted to make a record that was a true representation of where I am right now as an artist,” says Redfern. “I wanted to create something in the spirit of the old school classic rock albums that I grew up listening to.”
After releasing an unprecedented six albums in just under two years, Troy’s new album The Wings of Salvation is his most compelling work to date. The album highlights Redfern’s powerfully edgy vocal delivery, condensed songwriting skills, and tight arrangements, complemented by his trademark “firebrand” slide guitar playing.
“I felt like the time was right to head back into the studio as the creative juices were flowing,” says Redfern. “On the new album, I wanted to approach the recording process by starting with a completely clean slate.”
I wrote the new album from scratch in just under five weeks, in the same way, that the bands that I grew up listening to use to do. It makes everything fresh and immediate. It’s an accurate snapshot of where you are as an artist at that moment.”
Says Troy, “Dave Marks, my producer, and I also decided early on we wanted an old school aesthetic for this album, in that we wanted no studio fixes, no autotune, no drum editing or samples. It had to be real, with only complete takes, no chopping up parts in post-production to make them sound perfect. We wanted an album that authentically captured my sound. I feel satisfied in knowing that we achieved what we set out to accomplish, and I couldn’t be prouder of this album.”
“My 1935 Dobroresonator features heavily on the new album along with my MagnatoneTwilighter amplifier,” reflects Redfern. “I found this to be a killer combination. It’s such a huge tone without the need for layers and layers of guitar tracks.”
For drum duties, Dave enlisted the skills of Paul Stewart, the drummer from chart toppers The Feeling. Troy says, “Dave felt that Paul was the perfect fit to play the drums on this album. He connected with my new material and took it to another level.”
“It was important for me to get the right drum sound for this album as that’s the foundation everything else is built on,” recalls Redfern. “I wanted a more three-dimensional, ‘open’ sound for this record.”
We used Lee Russell’s Dulcitone Studios in Kettering to track the drums, which is a beautifully converted church, and it has the most amazing natural reverb sound. The results are astounding. On the new album, we’ve managed to take the production to the next level.”
“Mastering is an important part of making a great sounding record” explains Troy. “Abbey Road Studios was the only option. It has the gold-standard reputation for the best mastering facilities in the world. I decided that Sean Magee would be the perfect choice to master the new album. His credentials include the Beatles, Deep Purple, John Lennon, the Ramones, Tina Turner, Sex Pistols, Rush, and Iron Maiden. He turned out to be an excellent choice. He gave the album that gorgeous shine Abbey Road is renowned for.”
Album Track Listing
1. Gasoline (3:53)
2. Sweet Carolina (3:54)
3. Come On (3:50)
4. Navajo (3:24)
5. Mercy (4:06)
6. Can’t Let Go (4:21)
7. Dark Religion (3:20)
8. Profane (3:00)
9. Down (3:30)
10. Heart & Soul (3:47)
Production Credits
Troy Redfern: Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Dave Marks: Bass guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, banjo, additional guitars, backing vocals
Paul Stewart: Drums
Produced by Dave Marks at Two Wolves Studios
Engineered by Dave Marks and Troy Redfern
Drums recorded by Lee Russell at Dulcitone Studios
Mixed by Jo Webb at XXX Studios
Mastered by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios
THE KING OF SLIDE GUITAR RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM “THE WINGS OF SALVATION”
RELEASED 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
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TROY REDFERN ON TOUR:
HAYSEED DIXIE JULY 2022 UK TOUR SPECIAL GUEST:
TROY REDFERN
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
Bilston, The Robin
Thursday 7 July 2022
Chester, The Live Rooms
Friday 8 July 2022
Castleton, The Devil’s Arse
Sunday 10 July 2022
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DARE OCTOBER 2022 UK TOUR
SPECIAL GUEST: TROY REDFERN
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
Thursday 6 October 2022
Newcastle, The Cluny
Friday 7 October 2022
Glasgow, The Garage
Saturday 8 October 2022
Bury St Edmunds, The Apex
Thursday 13 October 2022
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Friday 14 October 2022
Bilston, The Robin
Saturday 15 October 2022
Shoreham Ropetackle, Brighton
Friday 21 October 2022
Southampton, 1865
Saturday 22 October 2022
Bristol, Fleece
Sunday 23 October 2022
London, O2 Academy Islington
Thursday 27 October 2022
Manchester, Academy
Friday 28 October 2022
Newbury, Arlington Arts Centre
Saturday 29 October 2022
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“Come On” photo by Adam Kennedy
Album cover charcoal portrait by Troy Redfern
“Backlit with blazing white light; dressed like a member of Fields of the Nephilim,
Troy both sounds like one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” – Sonic Abuse
“Troy’s guitar playing is on another level, and slide guitar purists are
drooling as he peels off one incredible lick after another.” – Devils Gate Music
“Dressed in his flared leather pants with his long hair and hat, Redfern looks every bit the rock star. He performs with incredible passion and love for his craft.” – Rock ‘N’ Load
