Razvan Albu - Labour of Love (2024)

Tracklist

01. What's In It For Me?
02. Two Smoking Barrels
03. Long Time Comin'
04. Fast Track
05. Timeline
06. Up & Down
07. White Lines
08. The Place 2 B
09. Stumble & Fall
10. Land Right On My Feet

Recorded across the UK, Germany, and Romania, 'Labour of Love' features ten original tracks, eight penned by Razvan himself and two by his long-time collaborator Jason Falloon, renowned for his work with Queen's Roger Taylor. The album’s title, the artist explains, is a reflection of his deep passion for music, as well as a celebration of the birth of his daughter, Mara.

Razvan adopted a collaborative approach for this album, granting Jason a more active role beyond guitar playing. It was a decision that Jason ran with, co-producing and mixing the album, contributing co-lead vocals on 'Timeline' and providing backing vocals on several other tracks. The album also features a stellar rhythm section with Martin Hofbauer on bass and Martin Hauser on drums, along with some surprise guest appearances, including saxophonist Pit Widmer, known for his work with Simply Red.

The album's sound is described as old-school, with all instruments played and mic'd, devoid of any programmed parts or synthesizers. This organic approach resonated with Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Brad Blackwood, who praised the album's sound during mastering.

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