Finn, Craig - Always Been LGAN9829.1

Finn, Craig - Always Been LGAN9829.1The Hold Steady's Craig Finn returns with Always Been, his first solo album since 2022. The album was produced by Finn's long time friend Adam Granduciel, the principal of The War on Drugs. Recorded throughout 2024 at One Cue Studio in Burbank, CA, Always Been features a host of musicians, including many of Granduciel's bandmates in The War on Drugs. Kathleen Edwards and Sam Fender provide guest vocals. The musical result is distinctive, purposeful,

it also shows that punk and classic rock can be occasional friends" - No

Cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering

rare record wrapped in a mysterious yet playful ambiance

and plenty of vitriol--and layer them over a melodic base that packs considerable popular appeal

His extraordinary compositions are given thrilling performances by a diverse ensemble featuring Kenny Dorham

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12 LP1 Side B

The Vinyl Styl™ 12" Anti-Static Cork Turntable Mat is designed to improve overall sound quality

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Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab cut the lacquers at 33 1/3 RPM utilizing the legendary Doug Sax's custom all-tube system and cutting lathe