{"product_id":"gary-john-barden-empowered-emotions-cd-merch-bundle","title":"Gary John Barden - Empowered Emotions - CD Merch Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarden's Overture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaasai Enkai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHit the Ground Running\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpowered Emotions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning Wind\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide Horsemen Ride\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Phoenix's Gonna Burn Ya\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the Children Play\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ruling Class\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe'll Meet Again\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary John Barden returns with Empowered Emotions, a powerful new studio album that reaffirms his unmistakable voice and enduring relevance in melodic hard rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as the legendary singer on the classic early-'80s albums by the Michael Schenker Group (besides working with Praying Mantis, Statetrooper and Silver, among others), Barden delivers a confident and inspired performance that reconnects with the genre's golden era while sounding focused and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was written largely by Barden in close collaboration with German producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Voss, with whom he previously worked in the band Silver—a creative partnership that clearly benefits from shared history and musical chemistry. Together, they crafted a record rooted in classic melodic hard rock, driven by strong riffs, memorable choruses, and a timeless European approach to songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead single \"Hit the Ground Running\" offers an urgent and biting approach, powered by a driving riff inspired by the George Lynch school of hard rock. Additional highlights include \"Maasai Enkai\" and the title track \"Empowered Emotions,\" (with Don Airey on keyboards) which adds a sense of grandeur and atmosphere, as well as the epic \"Dark Water,\" a dramatic and emotive centerpiece that expands the album's sonic scope and features a guitar solo by Michael Schenker. The album is enriched by an impressive roster of more guest musicians, including Brian Tichy, Barry Sparks, Tommy Denander, and others, all contributing to a record that feels both classic and vital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpowered Emotions is a cohesive, melodic, and powerful statement—an album that celebrates classic hard rock values without sounding nostalgic. With strong songwriting at its core and a commanding vocal performance throughout, it stands as one of Gary John Barden's most focused and compelling releases to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Gary John Barden","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":57316100735349,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":57316100768117,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":57316100800885,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":57316100833653,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":57316100866421,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":57316100899189,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/4089\/6680\/files\/CDMerchBundle_GJB_684decfd-d17d-4706-b63d-af1a0da6a3f7.png?v=1782397572","url":"https:\/\/frontiers.shop\/products\/gary-john-barden-empowered-emotions-cd-merch-bundle","provider":"Frontiers Records Srl EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}