PAUL STANLEY’S SOUL STATION
RELEASE DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM
NOW AND THEN
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE
KISS co-founder & frontman, best-selling author and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer PAUL STANLEY’s Soul Station officially released their highly anticipated debut studio album Now and Then via UMe – Listen to the album HERE.
A collection of nine classic soul covers and five original tracks, Now and Then has received early critical acclaim. Rock Cellar Magazine describes the new material as “strong and radio-ready original songs penned by Stanley that perfectly capture the songwriting sophistication, vocal stylings and sumptuous production sheen of classic Motown and Philly International records.” Rolling Stone notes “Stanley is an encyclopedia of soul music knowledge, and he’s made it his mission to preserve and celebrate classic tunes by the Temptations, the Delfonics, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles on his new album.”
Now and Then is the first-ever full-length album from Soul Station: A band gathering some of today’s leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists and songs from the R&B and soul catalog to keep this vital music current. While a surprise to many, Stanley’s early pivotal roots in this music has quietly turned this passion into a celebrated touring and recording band. Stanley’s 15-piece ensemble group has toured the U.S. and Japan, but it wasn’t until recently that they were able to get in the studio together and record Now and Then.
Updated Soul Station information can be found at www.paulstanley.com
Stanley’s legendary band members include: Rafael “Hoffa” Moreira (guitar & backing vocals), Sean Hurley (bass), Alex Alessandroni (Musical Director, keyboards), Ely Rise (keyboards), Eric Singer (drums & backing vocals), RayYslas (percussion), Gavyn Rhone (backing vocals), Crystal Starr (backing vocals) and Laurhan Beato (backing vocals) and Jon Pappenbrook (lead trumpet).
The band is augmented by three string players and two horn players of the same stature enabling Soul Station’s wall of sound to be firmly rooted in the past while staking claim to both the present and future.
Now and Then – Tracklist
- Could It Be I’m Falling In Love
- I Do*
- I, Oh I*
- Ooo Baby Baby
- O-O-H Child
- Save Me (From You)*
- Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
- Whenever You’re Ready (I’m Here)*^
- The Tracks Of My Tears
- Let’s Stay Together
- La-La – Means I Love You
- Lorelei*
- You Are Everything
- Baby I Need Your Loving
* Written, arranged and orchestrated by Paul Stanley
^ Duet with Crystal Starr
About Paul Stanley:
As co-founder of KISS, Stanley has piloted the band’s music and business through its 50-year career as one of the biggest bands in the history of rock. In addition to 100 million in world sales, their 30 U.S. gold albums make them the #1 American band for most certified gold albums. Stronger than ever, the KISS legacy continues to grow, generation after generation. Stanley has further established his legacy when his memoir Face The Music: A Life Exposed debuted at #2 on the New York Times best seller list upon its April 2014 release and was followed by his second best seller Backstage Pass.
