Chart topping, multi-platinum singer/songwriter, Rob Thomas will release his new single and sure fire radio hit ‘Her Diamonds’ on June 22nd and album ‘cradlesong’ on June 29th. The new release is the follow up to the success of Thomas’ debut solo album ‘…Something To Be’ and yielded the hit single ‘Lonely No More’ which spent an incredible 10 weeks on the UK chart.
‘cradlesong’ is a rock record that pulses with excitement and energy in every song. Another prime example of Thomas’s gift of turning deeply personal experiences and observations into universal truths, ‘cradlesong’ is filled with the unmistakable melodies and distinctive vocals that can only be quintessential Rob Thomas. It hooks you in on the first listen and is already being hailed as the feel good album of this summer.
The first release from the album ‘Her Diamonds’ is a rolling crescendo building into the captivating chorus; a classic, evocative Rob Thomas track full of passion and instantly recognisable moments demonstrating why he is on the most successful and prolific songwriters of a generation.
Says Thomas about the music direction of the new album, “I wanted to find a new way to do something that felt like it had an urgency to the groove. I like musical hybrids. Like, ‘What would it sound like if we took Prince’s drummer and mixed him with really amazing Nashville players?’ I like to take everyone just left of their comfort zone and record it.”
Thomas has earned a strong of accolades – both for his work as lead singer and song writer with Matchbox Twenty (3AM, Push, Real World, How Far We’ve Come) as well as for his solo work and collaborations with other artists including Mick Jagger, Willie Nelson and Marc Anthony. His smash hit collaboration with Santana, the Thomas – penned “Smooth”, sold a quarter of a million copies and earned Rob an incredible three Grammy Awards and was recently named the Number 1 rock song of all time by Billboard Magazine. Thomas has sold 25 million albums with Matchbox Twenty and contributed to the sales of more than 80 million albums.
Thomas’ debut ‘…Something To Be’ was chosen as Album Of The Month by GQ and ‘One to pick up girls with”. The Daily Mirror described Thomas’ music as “tasty as toffee pudding” proving that Rob’s music charm and charisma is one to be reckoned with.
Now Thomas is set to make yet another mark on the UK with his new record. Produced by Matt Sterletic ‘cradlesong’ also includes the highly infections tracks Real World ’09, Mockingbird, Someday and Hard On You.
Single – Her Diamonds is out June 22nd
Album – cradlesong is out June 29