Radio Free America is the debut studio album released by RSO, a duo featuring Bon Jovi ex-guitarist Richie Sambora and Australian guitarist Orianthi. The album was released May 11, 2018.
| Radio Free America | ||||
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| Studio album by RSO | ||||
| Released | May 11, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, blues rock | |||
| Length | 66:07 | |||
| Label | BMG Rights Management | |||
| Producer | Bob Rock | |||
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| Singles from Radio Free America | ||||
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Recording and production
editOrianthi and Sambora recorded the album over two years, mostly in their Los Angeles home. The album was produced by Bob Rock (Mötley Crüe, Metallica, Bon Jovi). Sambora and Orianthi explore a wide variety of genres on the album, including rock, blues, pop, R&B and country. The album gathers together all of the duo's previously-released singles and the 2017 EPs, Rise and Making History, along with more new tracks.[1]
The duo originally released the single "Masterpiece", which premiered on Billboard on September 28, 2017[2] and in December 2017 they released "Walk With Me"[3] and the holiday single "One Night of Peace".[4]
In February 2018, Sambora and Orianthi released dual singles for Valentine's Day putting their spin on the Sonny & Cher song "I Got You Babe", and they also debuted a brand new RSO original "Forever All the Way".[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Making History" | Bob Rock, Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 4:30 |
| 2. | "We Are Magic" | Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Rise" | Michael Bearden, Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Take Me" | Bob Rock, Richie Sambora | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Masterpiece" | Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 3:56 |
| 6. | "Walk with Me" | Bob Rock, Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 4:59 |
| 7. | "I Don't Want to Have to Need You Now" | Bob Rock, Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Truth" | Michael Bearden, Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 3:59 |
| 9. | "Together on the Outside" (featuring Alice Cooper) | Bob Rock, Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 4:16 |
| 10. | "Good Times" (featuring k-os) | Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 3:25 |
| 11. | "Forever All the Way" | Richie Sambora | 4:08 |
| 12. | "I Got You Babe" | Sonny Bono | 3:00 |
| 13. | "One Night of Peace" | Richie Sambora | 4:23 |
| 14. | "Blues Won't Leave Me Alone" | Orianthi, Richie Sambora | 5:02 |
| 15. | "Hellbound Train" | Andy Sylvester, Kim Simmonds | 8:52 |
Personnel
edit- Richie Sambora – lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, talkbox, bass, keyboards, percussion
- Orianthi – lead vocals, background vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, bass (track 3), production (track 14)
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 95 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 19 |
References
edit- ^ "Richie Sambora and girlfriend Orianthi releasing debut album, "Radio Free America," in May". ABC News Radio. March 30, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Guitarist Power Couple Richie Sambora and Orianthi Share 'Masterpiece' as Duo RSO: Premiere". Billboard. September 28, 2017.
- ^ "RSO (Richie Sambora And Orianthi) Song Premiere: 'Walk With Me'". Forbes. December 14, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
- ^ "Richie Sambora releases new EP, holiday single with Orianthi; is up for Rock Hall reunion with Bon Jovi". ABC News Radio. December 15, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
- ^ "Richie Sambora and Orianthi (RSO) Release Dual Singles "I Got You Babe" & "Forever All The Way"". Rock Your Lyrics. February 10, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 9, 2024.