Glenn Hughes-Chosen--Album Review--Available September 5th, 2025 via Frontiers Music s.r.l.

Line Up:

Glenn Hughes – Vocals

Soren Andersen - Guitar

Ash Sheehan - Drums

Bob Fridzema - Keys

Frontiers Music s.r.l.

Release: 5 September 2025

It's been a minute for me to write a music review; however, when I pressed play on this album, I was inspired.

I have a soft spot for classic rock, even better when that sound is put out today, the legend that is Glenn Hughes does not disappoint here. If you want an album that almost sounds and feels like it was just pulled out of the vault, dusted off, and put out in 2025, then this is your album.

Photo Credit: Leo Baron

From bio:

Glenn Hughes first found success in the early '70s with the band Trapeze, before joining Deep Purple in 1973 during a pivotal lineup change that introduced him and David Coverdale to the group. Despite initial scepticism, the revamped band silenced critics with the release of “Burn” (1974), a powerful album that revitalized Purple’s sound and remains a classic. 

From the first track, "Voice In My Head", followed by "My Alibi", I knew that this album was something special. I'm on "Hot Damn Thing", just a great groove with a smooth drum beat along with Glenn's bass playing.

The album only has 10 songs, it's like a good friend visiting who has to leave early, but can always hit play again. 

I plan on adding a CD to my collection of the album, much like my movie collection; I prefer to have a physical copy.

"Come & Go" is a great little ballad that slows things down, with a softer voice. A great addition to an already great album, easily one of my favorite albums of this year, or any.

                       

                        

With each track, it's clear the great musicians that everyone who is on the album is, almost goes without saying, when you're in the industry as long as Mr. Hughes is, you only want others who will bring their A game to the studio. The sound is crystal clear--the mixing is fantastic, the breakdown in "My Alibi", before the guitar solo, there is a very brief bass solo. Some goosebump performances on this one!

The drums sound like fire throughout the album. In the title song "Chosen", the snap of the snare with the bass drum keeping time, they're mic'd so well. The guitar pitch to musically repeat the vocals in certain parts of the song is perfectly executed.

I couldn't even begin to pick a favorite song from the album, almost impossible for me, each song is so different than the previous one. I am on my third play on the album, thank you to everyone involved in bringing this album to life.

From Bio:

Commenting on the new album, Glenn stated: “Songwriting is deeply personal to me, and l generally write and record when I have something to say. It’s been nine years since I recorded my last solo album, “Resonate”. There have been recordings and collaborations with other artists, since 2016”.

“When writing “Chosen”, I went back to my life drawing board, writing about the human condition, love, hope, faith and acceptance. I write about how I feel on the inside and not externally. My life is lived from within, in the present moment. It’s an album of soul food, and I’ve never been so grateful, right here, on planet earth. Music is the healer!”, he added.