Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, widely recognized as the iconic voice of Foreigner, has revealed “Young Love”, the first single from his upcoming solo album Released. The track delivers a straight-ahead rock sound rooted in classic AOR, pairing Gramm’s unmistakable vocal power with driving guitars and an emotional edge that reflects the rush of early romance.
The full album, Released, is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, with CD editions issued through HNE Recordings and Cherry Red Records, and vinyl versions released via Friday Music. The record features ten original songs co-written by Gramm and his former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon. While the material draws heavily from the era that helped define Gramm’s career, the album also carries a strong sense of reflection and closure. A promotional tour is planned for later this summer, with full headlining dates expected to be announced soon.
Speaking about the project, Gramm explained the origins of the material and why it was important to finally share it. He commented: “My new album Released is a collection of unreleased songs that were recorded in the 1980s during the production of my three previous solo albums. These are powerful, heartfelt songs with a great vintage sound taken right from my old multitrack tapes. This new album was a long time coming and it’s a real nostalgia trip. When I pulled these songs out of the vault, I knew I had to finish them for my fans around the world, so they can experience what I did when I first heard them after all these years. It means a lot to me to finally see this album released, to be taken back in time when I hear this music again, to remember working with all these great musicians, and to feel that my catalog is now complete.”
Produced by Lou Gramm himself, Released features contributions from a notable lineup of musicians. Tony Franklin appears on bass for “Long Gone”, while Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard delivers guitar work on the opening track “Young Love”. Longtime collaborators are also part of the project, including Ben Gramm, Lou’s brother, on drums. The finished album balances a timeless rock feel with a personal, reflective tone that connects directly to the period when Gramm became one of rock’s most recognizable voices.
Physical editions of Released—including standard CD and limited-edition Ruby Red vinyl—are currently available for pre-order here.
