JIM PETERIK
JIM PETERIK has completed work for his forthcoming solo album entitled “Above The Storm”. The record is slated for a March 26th release on Frontiers Records and shall include the following tracks (click on the links to hear samples):
Live Life; Burning With A Reason; Above The Storm; In The Days We Have; Stand And Be Counted; At This Time Of Night; A Kiss To Remember You By; The God In You; Secrets Of A Woman; A Talent For Loving You; Hiding From Yourself; Midnight In My Soul; We Believe.
“Above The Storm” is Jim Peterik’s second solo album and features a few of his favourite writers, like Johnny Van Zant of LYNYRD SKYNYRD and Donnie Van Zant of .38 SPECIAL to add their unique touches to the project. The distinctive combined voices of the IDES OF MARCH also appear on the title song of “Above The Storm”. Their combination with Jim’s lead vocal have the effect of meeting an old friend in a new and unexpected place. The same can be said of the amazing synergy between Jim and singer Lisa McClowry who takes time away from her solo career and slot in Jim's world stage shows to add her soulful background vocals.
Another thread that “vibes” its way through the album is the sound of the Hammond B-3 organ, played by Jim’s Ides bandmate Scott May. More pieces of that puzzle that fit in “just right” on “Above The Storm” are the PRIDE OF LIONS rhythm section and the mighty IDES OF MARCH brass section.
The album is a comprehensive collection of all the elements that have made Jim a major success as a songwriter and performer for the past 5 decades. The songs on “Above The Storm” draw on each of his the influences combine to make a new style that defies any pat classification. This album rocks, it rolls, it inspires and it comforts. You’ll rip some of these songs for your “workout” playlist, and others to put on when you’re in a romantic mood. “Above The Storm” might just be the ultimate melodic rock album!