| From the New World | ||||
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| Released | 15 July 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 45:34 | |||
| Label | Frontiers | |||
| Producer | Alan Parsons | |||
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| Singles from From the New World | ||||
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From the New World is the sixth solo studio album by English rock musician Alan Parsons. It was released on 15 July 2022 via Frontiers Music Srl [1] . The album features a number of notable guest appearances, including guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Shaw of Styx, and vocalist David Pack (formerly of Ambrosia) [2] . The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. [3] [4] [5]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Ultimate Classic Rock | Positive [3] |
| Prog Archives | 2.44/5 (C- rating) [4] |
| Sea of Tranquility | 4/5 [5] |
| No. | Title | Lead vocalist | Length |
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| 1. | "Fare Thee Well" | Todd Cooper | 4:36 |
| 2. | "The Secret" | Alan Parsons | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Uroboros" (featuring Tommy Shaw of Styx) | Tommy Shaw | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Don't Fade Now" | P.J. Olsson | 4:16 |
| 5. | "Give 'Em My Love" (featuring James Durbin, Joe Bonamassa) | James Durbin | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Obstacles" | Todd Cooper | 3:38 |
| 7. | "I Won't Be Led Astray" (featuring David Pack, Joe Bonamassa) | David Pack | 4:41 |
| 8. | "You Are the Light" | Mark Mikel | 4:27 |
| 9. | "Halo" | Dan Tracey | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Goin' Home" | Alan Parsons | 4:57 |
| 11. | "Be My Baby" (The Ronettes cover, featuring Tabitha Fair) | Tabitha Fair | 2:52 |
| Total length: | 45:34 | ||
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [6] | 7 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [7] | 8 |
Guest appearances include guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, and vocalists Tommy Shaw of STYX, David Pack formerly of Ambrosia, and American Idol alumni James Durbin, who blend seamlessly with Alan and his incredible band.