Mr. Big have announced their 10th studio album, simply titled Ten, which arrives July 12th.
The hard rock vets also offered up lead single “Good Luck Trying.” The song is built around a strutting blues riff from guitarist Paul Gilbert and unfurls at a fast pace. If the verses carry a heavy Led Zeppelin vibe, then the slowed-down chorus is more Bad Company, opening up space for frontman Eric Martin’s strong vocal delivery.
“Overall, it’s about being overwhelmed with life, and realizing that you won’t win many of the battles, but still fighting to the end,” stated Gilbert on the lyrics. “And keeping a sense of humor about it by saying to anyone nearby, ‘Wish me good luck trying!'”
Ten was produced by Jay Ruston and Mr. Big. The band’s lineup features Martin, Gilbert, and Billy Sheehan alongside drummer Nick D’Virgilio, who took over for the late Pat Torpey in 2023. The album is dedicated to Torpey, who helped formed the band in 1988, and was a member until his passing in 2018.
“This new album doesn’t copy anything from the nine previous studio records… it’s all new stuff from scratch,” said Martin. “This is raw, unadulterated riff rock and blues with all the Mr. Big trimmings.”
The new album will arrive after the completion of the current North American leg of Mr. Big’s farewell tour (get tickets here), and just prior to a summer UK/European leg.
You can pre-order Ten via Frontiers Music. Check out the new song “Good Luck Trying” and see the album art, tracklist, and North American tour dates below.
Ten Artwork:
Ten Tracklist:
01. Good Luck Trying
02. I Am You
03. Right Outta Here
04. Sunday Morning Kinda Girl
05. Who We Are
06. As Good As It Gets
07. What Were You Thinking
08. Courageous
09. Up On You
10. The Frame
11. 8 Days On The Road (Bonus Track)
Mr. Big 2024 North American Tour Dates:
05/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom
05/25 – Toronto, ON @ MERIDIAN HALL
05/29 – Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage
05/30 – Wyandotte, MI @ District 142 – Live Music & Event Venue
06/02 – Clearwater, FL @ Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
06/04 – Ridgefield, CT @ The Ridgefield Playhouse
06/06 – Buffalo, NY @ Electric City
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