''Step Into Light'' is the sixth studio album by American
rock band
A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre. A four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. In the early years, the configuration was typically two guita ...
Fastball and called "the must have album of the summer
f 2017" Their first album since 2009, it was released in 2017. The album was recorded over a two-week period. The album was produced by the band, Chris "Frenchie" Smith, and mixed by
Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain (born January 15, 1953) is an American recording engineer, mixer and record producer. He has worked with many major acts, including Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Toto, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, with whom he has a very ...
.
Recording history
Some songs appearing on the album were written in the years between Fastball albums. A version of "Secret Agent Love" was produced by
Adam Schlesinger, but was re-recorded for the album. Initial recording sessions started in February 2015 at the Bubble
in Austin, Texas.
"Love Comes in Waves" was recorded and issued as a single in 2015.
Track listing
#"We're on Our Way" (Kevin Lovejoy, Miles Zuniga) – 2:44
#"Best Friend" (Zuniga,
Tony Scalzo
Tony Scalzo (born May 6, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American rock musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the band Fastball.
Early life
Tony Scalzo was born in Hawaii to a mother from Arizona and an Italian-American fath ...
) – 3:21
#"Behind the Sun" (Zuniga) – 2:03
#"I Will Never Let You Down" (Scalzo) – 2:38
#"Love Comes in Waves" (Zuniga) – 2:51
#"Step Into Light" (Zuniga) – 2:16
#"Just Another Dream" (Scalzo) – 2:57
#"Tanzania" (Zuniga) – 1:56
#"Secret Agent Love (Scalzo) – 2:46
#"Hung Up" (Zuniga) – 2:28
#"Don't Give Up On Me" (Zuniga, Scalzo) – 2:19
#"Frenchy and the Punk" (Zuniga) – 2:31
Personnel
Fastball
*
Tony Scalzo
Tony Scalzo (born May 6, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American rock musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the band Fastball.
Early life
Tony Scalzo was born in Hawaii to a mother from Arizona and an Italian-American fath ...
- vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, guitar
* Miles Zuniga - vocals, guitar
* Joey Shuffield - drums, percussion
References
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2017 albums
Fastball (band) albums