Lou Gramm of Foreigner unveils 'Released' in March

Lou Gramm, best known as the orginal voice of Foreigner, unveils “Young Love,” the first single from his upcoming album Released. Set to arrive on March 27, Released features 10 original tracks co-written by Lou and his former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon. 

A promotional tour will kick off this summer, with full headline dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

Lou says, “My new album Released is a collection of unreleased songs that were recorded in the 1980s during the production of my 3 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, Released features appearances from Tony Franklin (The Firm) on bass for “Long Gone” and Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard) on guitar for the opening track “Young Love.” The physical album, available in both CD and limited-edition Ruby Red vinyl formats, is now available for pre-order here: https://lnk.to/LGReleased

Amid Foreigner's run of multi-platinum albums and hit singles, Lou enjoyed solo success with Ready Or Not (1987), featuring the hit “Midnight Blue,” followed by Long Hard Look (1989), which included “Just Between You And Me.”

The album includes “True Blue Love (Unplugged)”, originally appearing on Long Hard Look, and follows recent high-profile collaborations with Foreigner connected to the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Lou Gramm will be touring throughout 2026 in support of Released, including solo dates and special appearances with Foreigner. Full tour dates will be announced soon.

Formats details: Digital Album, Dolby Atmos Album, CD (HNE Recordings / Cherry Red Records), Vinyl (Friday Music)

Track listing:

1. Young Love
2. Lightning Strikes
3. Walk The Walk
4. Long Gone
5. Heart And Soul
6. Long Hard Look
7. True Blue Love (Unplugged)
8. Deeper Side of Love
9. Time Heals The Pain
10. Word Gets Around