Paul Laine - The Long Road Back - Gold LP

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Love Me Or Leave Me
   
2. Don't Let Me Go Tonite
   
3. Someday
   
4. Come Back To Me
   
5. Save Me Saturday Night
   
6. Her Name Is Trouble
   

Side B

1. Heaven And Earth Collide
   
2. Bad Habit
   
3. Kiss Me California
   
4. The Ones That Got Away
   
5. Now That You Don't Love Me Anymore
   

A masterclass in melodic rock, Paul Laine’s new album delivers soaring hooks, heartfelt ballads, and arena-ready anthems that traverse the full spectrum of the genre. From the driving energy of Love Me or Leave Me to the intimate vulnerability of Someday (co-written with Andrew Oye), every track is meticulously crafted, showcasing Laine’s signature vocal power and melodic sensibility. Don’t Let Me Go Tonite comes alive with a striking video that complements its infectious energy.

Joining Laine in the studio are longtime collaborators Bruno Ravel (his bandmate in The Defiants and also in Danger Danger bass, producer), Scotty “Hooch” Taylor (drums), Andrew Oye (keys), and Michael Schau (guitar), with production handled by Laine and Ravel. The album features standout singles like Love Me or Leave Me, the video-driven Don’t Let Me Go Tonite, and the heartfelt Someday.

Musically, the record touches every corner of melodic rock, yet the unmistakable influence of classic Bon Jovi shines through—both in Laine’s soaring vocals and in the anthemic, hook-laden songwriting. This is an album for fans who crave big choruses, passionate performances, and the kind of timeless melodic rock that only Paul Laine can deliver.