Name: A Few Stars Apart
Brand: Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

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7223697

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-11

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Universal

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Standard:20

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0888072236974

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

Genre GB

Country / Americana

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Fantasy

Fantasy Records, established in San Francisco, California in 1949 by Max and Sol Weiss, is a renowned music label with a rich history. From their first artist, *Dave Brubeck*, to the iconic *Creedence Clearwater Revival*, Fantasy has been at the forefront of American rock 'n' roll. Under the leadership of Saul Zaentz and Ralph Kaffel, Fantasy expanded its influence by acquiring catalogs from prestigious jazz independents like Prestige and Riverside. The label's acquisitions also included legendary independent labels such as Stax Records and Specialty.

With an extensive catalog that spans various genres including acid jazz, folk, blues, and classic jazz, Fantasy's reissue programs have set industry standards. Their commitment to high-quality roots-based music led to the acquisition of labels like Takoma and Kicking Mule. Alongside their reissue programs, Fantasy maintains an active recording roster featuring esteemed artists such as *Sonny Rollins*, *Eric Alexander*, *Jimmy Scott*, and many others.

In 2004, Fantasy merged with Concord Records under the name Concord Music Group. While some operations remain in Berkeley, California, the label is now headquartered in Beverly Hills. Notably, John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival re-signed with Fantasy after leaving it decades earlier.

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and recording artist. Lukas Nelson is best known for his prolific solo career, with his most recent single, “Let It Pass”, released on Cavity Search Records on June 26th, 2020. His debut self-titled solo album was recorded at Tweed Recording Studio in Oxford, MS and engineered by Andrew Ratcliffe. After the release of his solo album in March ‘16, Lukas Nelson landed himself national opening spots with legend Gregg Allman from The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Marcus King Band, Jerry Joseph, Todd Snider, and fellow native North Carolina band American Aquarium.

Following this success, Lukas Nelson formed a new full band line-up called Promise of the Real. They released their debut studio album titled "The Great Divide" in 2017. Emerging from NC- Travis Shallow & The Deep End dive into The Great Divide with their eyes wide open. Their debut release seamlessly weaves genres adding a touch of surprise yet staying hauntingly familiar.

Lukas Nelson's music has received critical acclaim from Relix Magazine which describes him as a musician's musician whose new release "The Great Divide" provides listeners with a window into his talent.

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For Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, the search was essential. After woodshedding on new material for the better part of a socially-distanced year, Lukas and the band arrived at RCA's historic Studio A on Nashville's famed Music Row in late 2020 with a clutch of songs they believed in, and the conviction that after all they've experienced together, their time was now.

Amidst the crescendo of their celebrated career-which includes six full-length albums, headlining tours, major festival appearances, extensive international road and recording work with Neil Young, and the acclaim that flowed from their contribution to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's, A Star Is Born-instinctively the band wanted to reach for something higher. Enter renowned producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile), whose collaborative, spontaneous approach has helped some of Nashville's most talented, flourishing artists make the best of their particular magic.

A Few Stars Apart, the new LP from Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, was recorded over three immersive weeks and the upshot is unmistakable: a sound that's considered, spacious, and beautifully lush, with Cobb's masterful production every note is in service of the song. While the band's constant work schedule has usually necessitated recording albums in intermittent sessions that stretched over many months, they now found themselves with a rare opportunity to go into the studio and record their songs at a somewhat relaxed pace. It was the ideal setting to allow Lukas' expansive, soulful songwriting, the album's dazzling vocal performances, and the band's exquisite playing, to fully shine.

A Few Stars Apart is a journey through matters of the heart, alienation, spiritualism and simple joy; in many ways reflecting the collective consciousness of the time in which it was made. At once, both timeless and timely. From the start, the album opens with a warm, uplifting embrace on "Empires," a much-needed reminder that "We can hold on through struggle and strife / Despite all the darkness, we'll be alright".

The band then soars on "Perennial Bloom" with its towering hook and anthemic chorus, before entrancing with "Throwin' Away Your Love," a syncopated, rootsy lament with echoes of The Band's soulful Americana. On the insistent "Leave 'em Behind" fingerstyle guitar drives POTR's message of empowerment and mantra of self-love. More highlights include the irresistible "Wildest Dream," the tough-yet-tender "Giving You Away," and "Hand Me A Light," a gospel-tinged waltz. The album closes fittingly, leaving the listener with "Smile," a ballad of undeniable, aching beauty. Inventive and agile, A Few Stars Apart delivers Promise of the Real at their best over these 11 gorgeously crafted tunes.