Well, would you look at that! Quo legend Francis Rossi has fired up the amps once more for a brand-new solo album – and it’s pure, undiluted boogie-rock magic! 😎🔥
Titled The Accidental, the record is set to drop 30 January 2026 via earMUSIC, landing on CD, vinyl (including a limited crystal-clear edition) and all the usual streaming haunts. Yep, Rossi’s still rolling out those head-bobbing riffs and cheeky smiles like it’s 1976 all over again. Tidy! 🏴
🪶 What’s Occurring, Then?
We’re getting 14 fresh tracks of what Rossi does best — heads-down, no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll. Expect bluesy swagger, pub-floor rhythm, and that unmistakable Quo crunch.
The first taster, a double-A single — “Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)” / “Go Man Go” — is already out and giving fans a proper nostalgia hit with a modern punch. You can stream it now and feel the boogie running through your veins. 🤘
🎛️ Who’s in the Studio?
Rossi didn’t ride solo on this one — he’s teamed up with some top-tier talent:
- 🎸 Hiran Ilangantilike – guitar wizardry
- 🎚️ Andy Brook – co-producer and studio maestro
- 🥁 Leon Cave – Quo’s own thunder-foot on drums
- 🎸 John ‘Rhino’ Edwards – that legendary Quo bass growl
- 🎤 Amy Smith – lush backing vocals tying it all together
The result? A sound that’s loud, proud, and dripping with classic Quo DNA. “It’s loud, the guitars are right to the fore,” Rossi says. Just how we like it, butt! 💪
💿 Collectors, Take Note
If you’re the type who still treasures liner notes and the smell of fresh vinyl (and who isn’t?), Rossi’s got you covered.
There’ll be a standard black LP and a limited crystal-clear pressing, both up for pre-order now — along with exclusive bundles and merch for those who want to look the part while rocking out in the kitchen. 🍺
🎧 Riff Report Verdict (Coming Soon!)
We’ll be spinning The Accidental loud and proud when it drops in January — and you bet we’ll tell you whether it boogies like ’76 or bites like 2026.
Until then, get your air guitars ready and your denim pressed — Rossi’s back, and the boogie never dies. 🔥
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