Lou Gramm has today released his new single titled ‘Young Love, from his upcoming album ‘Released’, dropping March 26th via Stray Notes Music, Inc. and Rhino Entertainment Company.
‘Young Love’ unfolds with the patience of a song that trusts its own bones. There’s no rush to the chorus, no need for spectacle — just a steady build shaped by melody and intent. The arrangement breathes, allowing space between the notes to matter as much as the notes themselves. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t demand attention so much as it earns it, revealing its strengths through restraint rather than excess.
Lou Gramm’s voice remains the defining presence, not because it reaches for past highs, but because it understands how to inhabit a song. There’s a seasoned clarity in his delivery, a knowing weight that gives the lyrics dimension. He sings not from longing alone, but from perspective — that rare place where memory and acceptance coexist. It’s a reminder that time doesn’t dull a great voice; it reshapes it.
The song’s emotional pull lies in its honesty. ‘Young Love’ doesn’t dress itself in rose-colored hindsight, nor does it undercut its sentiment with irony. Instead, it reflects on connection with a grounded sincerity, acknowledging both its intensity and its impermanence. The production supports this balance, staying clean and warm without crowding the song’s emotional center.
In the end, ‘Young Love’ feels like a conversation rather than a declaration. It sits comfortably within Lou Gramm’s broader musical story while standing on its own as a thoughtful, well-crafted piece of melodic rock. For listeners willing to slow down and listen between the lines, it offers something increasingly rare — a song that values meaning over momentum, and heart over volume.
About ‘Released’
A blistering rock anthem with a classic AOR sound, “Young Love” showcases Gramm’s signature powerhouse vocals alongside soaring guitar riffs, capturing the raw energy and heartfelt passion of budding love. Set to arrive on March 27, 2026, Released features ten original tracks co-written by Lou and his former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon. The album channels the timeless sound that has defined Lou’s career, while also delivering a powerful sense of rediscovery and completion. 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 himself, Released features appearances from an outstanding cast of musicians, including Tony Franklin on bass for “Long Gone” and Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard) on guitar for the opening track “Young Love”, alongside long-time collaborators such as Lou’s brother Ben Gramm on drums. The result is a collection that feels both timeless and deeply personal, rooted in the era that made Lou one of rock’s most recognizable voices. The physical album, available in both CD and limited-edition Ruby Red vinyl formats, is now available for pre-order HERE.
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Lou Gramm emerged from a highly musical family before forming Black Sheep, whose two albums for Capitol Records have since become cult favorites. A pivotal meeting with Mick Jones in 1975 led to the formation of Foreigner the following year, launching a career that produced a run of multi-platinum albums and hit singles. Foreigner famously became the first band since The Beatles to see their first eight singles reach the US Top 20.
Alongside his work with Foreigner, Lou enjoyed major 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”. Now, with Released, Lou delivers his third solo studio album, completing a vital chapter in his solo catalogue while standing proudly alongside both his earlier solo work and his defining recordings with Foreigner.
The album also 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.
‘Released’ Tracklist
- Young Love
- Lightning Strikes
- Walk The Walk
- Long Gone
- Heart And Soul
- Long Hard Look
- True Blue Love (Unplugged)
- Deeper Side of Love
- Time Heals The Pain
- Word Gets Around
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