New Found Glory Releases Acoustic Album, “Make the Most of it”
New Found Glory has just released a new acoustic album entitled, Make the Most if it, out now on Revelation Records. They have been a band for 26 years and this new album features 7 brand new tracks written in the wake of guitarist Chad Gilbert’s rare cancer diagnosis. Some other previous singles along with the unheard songs make this the band’s 11th full length release. Mixed by Mark Trombino (blink-182, Jimmy Eat World), Make The Most Of It is a rumination on what it means to grieve, to live, to approach every day with appreciation and a sense of fulfillment.
You can stream the new acoustic album now.
“I didn’t want this to be the ‘cancer record’ originally,” Gilbert admits. “But when we went on tour and people started hearing the story and connecting to it, I gave up on trying to control the narrative. Not all bands are dealt these cards, but we were. Let’s take these songs and help the disease get awareness and raise money for a cause that’s working on education and research for my rare cancer.”
A percentage of proceeds from Make The Most Of It will go to The Pheo Para Alliance, the longest standing internationally recognized leader in advocacy for, and awareness of, pheochromocytoma. New Found Glory have also released a limited-edition charity shirt to benefit The Pheo Para Alliance, available now at https://newfoundglorystuff.com
“Even though the songs are sadder, they’re still hopeful,” Gilbert says. “You hear so much online
about mental health and fear and anxiety. I feel proud that we can release an album with joy and honesty in a way that will hopefully make people less fearful of life. A lot of times we punish ourselves for things that might never happen. I’m going through something that did happen, but doing it with hope and joy and a greater appreciation.”
Make The Most Of It Tracklist
1. Dream Born Again
2. Mouth To Mouth
3. Get Me Home
4. Watch The Lilies Grow
5. More Than Enough
6. Kiss The Floor
7. Bloom
8. Understatement
9. All Downhill From Here
10. Dressed To Kill
11. The Story So Far
12. Failures Not Flattering
13. My Friends Over You
14. Hit Or Miss
New Found Glory is Jordan Pundik (lead vocals), Chad Gilbert (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass guitar) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums).
New Found Glory are hitting the road this month with special guest Leanna Firestone. Tickets and VIP upgrades are on sale now at www.newfoundglory.com/tour
Make The Most Of It Tour Dates
January 28 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
January 29 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
January 31 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
February 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
February 3 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden Amp
February 4 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden Amp**
February 5 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
February 7 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
February 8 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
February 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot**
February 11 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
March 10 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre**
March 11 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
March 12 – Pontiac, MI – Flagstar Strand Theatre
March 14 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
March 15 – Washington, DC – Sixth and I
March 16 – Somerville, MA – Somerville Theatre
March 17 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center For The Arts
March 18 – New York, NY – The Town Hall
March 20 – Graham, NC – Haw River Ballroom
March 21 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
March 22 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
March 23 – Miami Beach, FL – Miami Beach Bandshell
**Sold Out
Website: www.newfoundglory.com
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About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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