The release for Mr. Big’s new album, ...The Stories We Could Tell, has been moved from September 22nd to September 29th in the UK, and from September 23rd to September 30th in North America via Frontiers Music Srl.

"The new album rocks,” says Paul Gilbert. “I love playing guitar, singing, and writing with Eric, Billy, and Pat. And after 25 years, I'm proud that we can make an album that is melodic, powerful, interesting, groovy, and emotional."

 

 

The original lineup comprised of Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass) and Pat Torpey (drums), are back with some of their most powerful material to date. The new album is the follow-up to the 2011 release, What If, that marked the band’s return to their signature hard rock sound.

Mr. Big got together this past June to begin recording and laid down the 13 new tracks in just a month. …Stories We Could Tell was produced by Pat Regan, known for his work with the likes of Deep Purple, Warrant and Keel.

 

 

The tracklisting for ...The Stories We Could Tell is:

"Gotta Love The Ride"                                                                         

"I Forget To Breathe"
"Fragile"
"Satisfied"
"The Man Who Has Everything"
"The Monster In Me"
"What If We Were New?"
"East/West"
"The Light Of Day"
"Just Let Your Heart Decide"
"It’s Always About That Girl'

"Cinderella Smile"
"The Stories We Could Tell"

"Addicted To That Rush" (live – exclusive bonus track)

Mr. Big recently announced that drummer Pat Torpey has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The diagnosis has left him unable to perform his normal drumming duties on the band’s upcoming World Tour. He did complete all of the drumming on the upcoming album, but unfortunately touring will be too difficult for him at the present time. Mr. Big intends to announce a drummer in the near future who will handle most of Mr. Big’s drumming duties on the fall 2014 tour and expects Torpey to jump on the drums on suitable live songs as well as participating in the group’s acoustic set.

Mr. Big have announced tour dates in Europe in support of the new album. For more details on Mr. Big and their live schedule visit Mrbigsite.com.