Wednesday, October 19, 2011

James Durbin: Debut album details released



“James Durbin kicks ass; he's the real deal.”
- Mick Mars of Motley Crue



James Durbin is ready to go for the November 21 release of his debut album, “Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster.”

On Wednesday, the American Idol rocker released details about the project, including confirmation of the first two singles: the anthemic "Stand Up" will go to rock radio and the power-charged "Love Me Bad" will hit Top 40 radio.

Unforgettable performances on the Idol stage with legends such as Judas Priest and Zakk Wylde led Durbin's own "Idols" to support the rocker's first ever release. Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe, songwriters James Michael (Sixx: A.M., Mötley Crüe) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Buckcherry, Ozzy Osbourne), along with Swedish rock band Hardcore Superstar.

Durbin, who co-wrote five of the albums tracks exclaimed it was "surreal" to be working with this bevy of rock royalty and recalls, "When Mick Mars started shredding on his guitar I literally lost my mind." The long-time Mötley Crüe fan continued saying, "He's a true rock legend and he's playing on my record. It doesn't get any cooler than that."

Mick Mars echoed the same fervor, "It was sick to have played on James' debut album. To be the only featured guest artist on the record was really cool, as I know a lot of others wanted to be on it. James Durbin kicks ass; he's the real deal."

"Stand Up" is a showcase for Durbin's signature rock-star yowl and powerful, energetic voice…and the NFL agrees. The league has tapped the single as its stadium anthem for the 2011 season, featuring it on jumbotrons nationwide during games this fall, and is featuring it on their "Game Day" EP as the song impacts radio.

22-year-old Durbin was guided throughout the making of "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster" by leading rock producer, Howard Benson. Benson (My Chemical Romance, Daughtry, Motorhead) gives Durbin room to evolve musically on the hard-hitting album, saying the opportunity to work with Durbin was "pretty simple: I loved his voice. I think he has a compelling story to tell." Benson, who kept his eye on Durbin throughout Idol thought, "It was interesting that he spoke his mind and didn't back down from who he was. That's always a good sign."

On American Idol, James Durbin waved the flag for rock and it was that devotion to rock that helped him overcome his private struggles with tourette's and asperger's syndrome. He touched the hearts of people everywhere while on the show, and with the release of "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster," he is ready to wave that flag high again.

James Durbin
“Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster”

Release date: November 21, 2011

Higher Than Heaven
All I Want
Love In Ruins
Right Behind You
Love Me Bad
Deeper
May
Screaming
Outcast - feat. Mick Mars
Everything Burns
Stand Up

Stand Up - Official Gameday Music of the NFL - EP James Durbin - Stand Up - Official Gameday Music of the NFL - EP

James Durbin – Stand Up (2011)

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