| IV | ||||
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| Released | October 20, 2006 | |||
| Studio | The Funky White House and Quad Studios, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
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| Length | 49:52 | |||
| Label | Frontiers | |||
| Producer | Kip Winger | |||
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IV is the fourth studio album by American rock band Winger, and the first since their 1993 album Pull .
According to frontman Kip Winger, one morning he "just woke up and heard the new Winger record" in his head, knowing just what he wanted to do with it. [2] It was released in October 2006 on Frontiers Records. The album is the most musically progressive album of Winger's career. Lyrically, much of the album is sung from the perspective of U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. Kip Winger was inspired to do this after performing solo shows at U.S. military bases, and being touched by the stories of the soldiers he met.
The album cover, showing a U.S. soldier being watched over by angels, was drawn by comic book artist Ethan Van Sciver, known for his work at DC and Marvel Comics. Kip Winger was introduced to Van Sciver by a mutual friend in Florida.
In 2009 Kip Winger was presented by U.S. General Harold Cross with an honorary plaque and U.S. flag that had flown in Iraq for the song "Blue Suede Shoes", which honors the service and sacrifice of the United States armed forces and their families. [3]
All tracks are written by Kip Winger and Reb Beach (except where noted)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Right Up Ahead" | 5:07 | |
| 2. | "Blue Suede Shoes" | 3:46 | |
| 3. | "Four-Leaf Clover" | 4:18 | |
| 4. | "M16" | Kip Winger | 3:57 |
| 5. | "Your Great Escape" | Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Paula Winger | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Disappear" | 3:49 | |
| 7. | "On a Day Like Today" | Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Paula Winger | 6:24 |
| 8. | "Livin' Just to Die" | 3:40 | |
| 9. | "Short Flight to Mexico" | Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Paula Winger | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Generica" | 6:33 | |
| 11. | "Can't Take It Back" | 4:05 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Blue Suede Shoes" (Acoustic) | 3:32 |
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