The Art of Letting Go (album)

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The Art of Letting Go
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 11, 2024
StudioStudio Barbarosa (Orlando, Florida)
Label Napalm
Producer Michael Baskette
Myles Kennedy chronology
The Ides of March
(2021)
The Art of Letting Go
(2024)
Singles from The Art of Letting Go
  1. "Say What You Will"
    Released: June 11, 2024
  2. "Nothing More to Gain"
    Released: July 30, 2024
  3. "Miss You When You're Gone"
    Released: September 13, 2024

The Art of Letting Go is the third studio album by American songwriter and lead singer Myles Kennedy. It is the follow-up to 2021's The Ides of March . It will be released on October 11, 2024, via Napalm Records.

Contents

Background

On June 10, 2024, Myles Kennedy announced his third solo album, further divulging that the project begins with riff-heavy songs, and closes in a haunting fashion. [1]

In an interview, Kennedy discussed the difference between releasing a solo album compared to his work with Slash and Alter Bridge, and explained that there are a ton of songs and ideas that he would like to express that simply wouldn't work in other realms. [2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Myles Kennedy

The Art of Letting Go track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Art of Letting Go" 
2."Say What You Will"3:33
3."Mr. Downside" 
4."Miss You When You're Gone"4:10
5."Behind the Wall" 
6."Saving Face" 
7."Eternal Lullaby" 
8."Nothing More to Gain"5:04
9."Dead to Rights" 
10."How the Story Ends" 

Personnel

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References

  1. Childers, Child (June 11, 2024). "Myles Kennedy Drops Blistering Solo Single 'Say What You Will,' Announces New Album + Tour". Loudwire . Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  2. Armstrong, Chuck (August 12, 2024). "Myles Kennedy Feels Like He Was 'Put On This Planet and Play Music and Make People Happy'". Loudwire. Retrieved September 13, 2024.