TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up again with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist / producer Peter Friestedt in CWF for a new remarkable AOR release; “CWF3“.
The album features an impressive lineup of iconic artists, making it a true celebration of the AOR/West Coast sound. Alongside Williams, Champlin and Friestedt, contributions from CHICAGO’s Jason Scheff on vocals and bass, legendary drummer John “J.R.” Robinson, backing vocals by Lars Säfsund (WORK OF ART), and Grammy Award-winning songwriters Randy Goodrum and Bill Champlin ensure top-notch production quality and a stellar listening experience.
This Japanese release on Blu-spec CD2 quality disc is being released with the band name CHAMPLIN WILLIAMS FRIESTEDT, features different cover art, and adds no less than 4 bonus tracks worth hearing.
Musically, the album offers a rich journey through rock, soul, and classic AOR elements. Key tracks include the TOTO-flavored “Brighter Day”, featuring stellar lead vocals from Williams, the CHICAGO-sounding ballad “Find The Love”, and the straightforward rock anthem “Wings Of Tomorrow”.
Other highlights are the soulful duet “I Will Find You There” performed by Michael Ruff and Champlin, and ”Sure” (lead vocals Jason Sheff).
Tracklist:
1. Brighter Day (4:40)
2. Sure (feat. Jason Sheff) (4:22)
3. Wings Of Tomorrow (4:12)
4. Find The Love (4:40)
5. Carrie (feat. Jason Sheff) (3:42)
6. I Will Find You There (feat. Michael Ruff) (4:25)
7. Stay With Me (4:05)
8. Almost Had Me There (3:31)
9. Fly Away Now (3:48)
10. Moments Of Joy (3:54)
11. The Last Unbroken Heart (feat. Tamara Champlin) (4:26)
12. Time Never Stops (Theme Song For Swiss Timing) (Bonus Track For Japan) (1:45)
13. Hard Habit To Break (Live) (Bonus Track For Japan) (5:14)
14. When You Look In My Eyes (Live) (Bonus Track For Japan) (3:03)
15. Carry On 2024 (Bonus Track For Japan) (4:38)
Champlin Williams Friestedt – CWF3 – 2024, FLAC+MP3, Japan Edition Blu-Spec CD2, CD w/Scans
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