The 10-track studio album sees former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald rejoin the band alongside Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee both in the recording studio, writers’ room and on an upcoming global tour.
“Walk This Road” was produced in Los Angeles with John Shanks and is the first new album by the foursome in over 40 years.
As for “Angels & Mercy”, the track features vocals by Simmons, McDonald, and John Cowan.
"It's fast and loud, maybe the most rocking thing on the album," says Simmons. "It's an intense song that was a lot of fun to record as well as just coming up with the parts. It's something that we can play live and have fun with it."
Simmons wrote the song about a desperate man at the end of his rope, looking for redemption. Listeners hear the struggle the man faces, and the promise of deliverance waiting for him if he were to reach out and grab it.
The Doobie Brothers will be honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 12 when Johnston, Simmons and McDonald will be inducted.
“Walk This Road” will be released on June 6 via Rhino Records; you can pre-order the album here.
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