From the New World (album)

From the New World
Studio album by
Alan Parsons
Released15 July 2022
Recorded2021–2022
GenreProgressive rock
Length45:34
LabelFrontiers
ProducerAlan Parsons
Alan Parsons chronology
The Secret
(2019) 		From the New World
(2022)
Singles from From the New World
  1. "Uroboros"
    Released: May 2022
  2. "I Won't Be Led Astray"
    Released: June 2022
  3. "Give 'Em My Love"
    Released: July 2022

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Ultimate Classic RockPositive[3]
Prog Archives2.44/5 (C- rating)[4]
Sea of Tranquility4/5[5]
Spill Magazine9/10[6]

Track listing

No.TitleLead vocalistLength
1."Fare Thee Well"Todd Cooper4:36
2."The Secret"Alan Parsons4:18
3."Uroboros" (featuring Tommy Shaw of Styx)Tommy Shaw4:09
4."Don't Fade Now"P.J. Olsson4:16
5."Give 'Em My Love" (featuring James Durbin, Joe Bonamassa)James Durbin3:22
6."Obstacles"Todd Cooper3:38
7."I Won't Be Led Astray" (featuring David Pack, Joe Bonamassa)David Pack4:41
8."You Are the Light"Mark Mikel4:27
9."Halo"Dan Tracey4:18
10."Goin' Home"Alan Parsons4:57
11."Be My Baby" (The Ronettes cover, featuring Tabitha Fair)Tabitha Fair2:52
Total length:45:34

Personnel

  • Lead vocals: Alan Parsons, Tommy Shaw, David Pack, James Durbin, P. J. Olsson, Todd Cooper, Dan Tracey, Mark Mikel, Tabitha Fair
  • Guitars: Alan Parsons, Jeff Kollman, Dan Tracey, Doug Powell, Jeff Marshall, James Durbin, Tim Pierce, Joe Bonamassa (solos on "Give 'Em My Love" and "I Won't Be Led Astray")
  • Bass: Guy Erez
  • Drums: Danny Thompson
  • Keyboards: Tom Brooks, Doug Powell, Matt McCarrin, Kim Bullard
  • Saxophone: Todd Cooper
  • Cello: Mika Larson (on "I Won't Be Led Astray")
  • Producer: Alan Parsons

Charts

Chart (2022) Peak
position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] 7
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] 8

References

  1. ^ "Alan Parsons Announces New Studio Album 'From The New World' To Be Released On July 15, 2022". Frontiers Music Srl. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  2. ^ ""From The New World" CD". Alan Parsons Live. Retrieved 18 October 2025. 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.
  3. ^ a b "Alan Parsons, 'From the New World': Album Review".
  4. ^ a b "Alan Parsons – From The New World review".
  5. ^ a b "Review: "Parsons, Alan: From the New World"".
  6. ^ "Review: "Spill Magazine Review: Alan Parsons: From The New World".
  7. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Alan Parsons – From the New World" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.
  8. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Alan Parsons – From the New World". Hung Medien.
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