Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Not even 30 years old yet, Marcus King has already lived a wealth of musical lifetimes. A child guitar prodigy, he was laying down blues-based hot licks before he was even in high school. Then there was his Southern rock-focused namesake band, which gave him the chance to work with both Warren Haynes and Dave Cobb as album producers. His first solo effort, 2020’s El Dorado, saw Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) drawing a rawer blues and roots vibe out of King. And Young Blood, two years later, detailed King's struggle with substances, romance and depression—all with a wink and a nod at ZZ Top, Skynyrd and even Black Sabbath. Now a cleaned-up, married, new man, King has turned to the guru of rock ’n’ roll wellness, Rick Rubin, to explore, as he puts it “the caverns of my own soul.” Take that last word literally: In another reinvention, King is producing one of the best homages to Al Green around right now. It’s there on "Save Me," which finds King giving his slow-hand guitar time and air—no need to gild the lily. It’s also in the humming organ and lover-man falsetto of "Hero,” a swampy mid-tempo ballad with a playful groove. “Fuck My Life Up Again" summons Green’s gospel-soul hybrid (and a little bit of Isaac Hayes cool) with a slow-strut beat, dramatic strings and, in an earthy show, the distinct sound of hands slapping and rubbing together. King’s restless, almost tortured guitar matches the lyrics: “Come fuck my life up again/ I don't deserve to live without pain/ Destroy all my confidence again/ Watch me lose control and feel ashamed.” He has said that the record spans the course of a personal relationship, but also how his mental health issues and substance abuse played both cause and effect on each other. The title track—bluesy with jazz-like freedom— is a stunner that, indeed, swings, as he sings about trying to get his doctor-prescribed meds right while still self-medicating (“But in exchange for my pain/ I maintain inspiration”). "Me or Tennessee" sounds like a helluva studio party, King and his blinding guitar solo holding the room like a tent revival preacher man, backed up by a joyous choir and showboat organ. "Soul It Screams" is breezy and notably restrained, while piano-led “Delilah” evokes Leon Russell. And "Bipolar Love" is full of contrasts: low-key guitar and a wailing solo on the bridge; lush strings and modest hand drums. "If we grow together/ Then I know forever can be mine,” King sings, sounding like he’s been to therapy and got something out of it. © Shelly Ridenour/Qobuz
More infoYou are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From 12,49€/month
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Bass, Drum, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Kristen Rogers, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daphne Chen, String Arranger, Viola, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Dexter Wansel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Ashly Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ro Rowan, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Herman Bryant III, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Porcha Clay, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Runyon, Synthesizer Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Moog Bass, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Dave, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Aaron Paris, String Arranger, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Benny Bock, Piano, Mellotron, AssociatedPerformer - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Dave, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Cory Henry, Keyboards, Organ, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ashly Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Electric Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Herman Bryant III, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Porcha Clay, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Kevin Scott, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Dave, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Dan Auerbach, ComposerLyricist - Kristen Rogers, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Cory Henry, Keyboards, Organ, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Dave, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Cory Henry, Hammond Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gabe Lee, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bryan Montesano, A&R - Briley King, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Justin Johnson, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Dave, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Peter Levin, ComposerLyricist - Cory Henry, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Ashly Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Electric Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Herman Bryant III, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Porcha Clay, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Runyon, Synthesizer Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Bryan Montesano, A&R - Christopher Spies, Horn, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Dave, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Tobias Jesso Jr., ComposerLyricist - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Kevin Scott, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daphne Chen, String Arranger, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Dave, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Kristen Rogers, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Cory Henry, Hammond Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Aaron Paris, String Arranger, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Benny Bock, Mellotron, AssociatedPerformer - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Dave, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Cory Henry, Percussion, Piano, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ashly Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Herman Bryant III, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Porcha Clay, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bryan Montesano, A&R
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Rick Rubin, Producer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Lader, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Synth Bass, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Goldberg, A&R - Kristina Grossmann, A&R - Marcus King, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Isaiah Gage, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Isaac Heymann, A&R - David Wolter, A&R - Dylan Neustadter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bryan Montesano, A&R - Briley King, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2024 Marcus King
Albumbeschreibung
Not even 30 years old yet, Marcus King has already lived a wealth of musical lifetimes. A child guitar prodigy, he was laying down blues-based hot licks before he was even in high school. Then there was his Southern rock-focused namesake band, which gave him the chance to work with both Warren Haynes and Dave Cobb as album producers. His first solo effort, 2020’s El Dorado, saw Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) drawing a rawer blues and roots vibe out of King. And Young Blood, two years later, detailed King's struggle with substances, romance and depression—all with a wink and a nod at ZZ Top, Skynyrd and even Black Sabbath. Now a cleaned-up, married, new man, King has turned to the guru of rock ’n’ roll wellness, Rick Rubin, to explore, as he puts it “the caverns of my own soul.” Take that last word literally: In another reinvention, King is producing one of the best homages to Al Green around right now. It’s there on "Save Me," which finds King giving his slow-hand guitar time and air—no need to gild the lily. It’s also in the humming organ and lover-man falsetto of "Hero,” a swampy mid-tempo ballad with a playful groove. “Fuck My Life Up Again" summons Green’s gospel-soul hybrid (and a little bit of Isaac Hayes cool) with a slow-strut beat, dramatic strings and, in an earthy show, the distinct sound of hands slapping and rubbing together. King’s restless, almost tortured guitar matches the lyrics: “Come fuck my life up again/ I don't deserve to live without pain/ Destroy all my confidence again/ Watch me lose control and feel ashamed.” He has said that the record spans the course of a personal relationship, but also how his mental health issues and substance abuse played both cause and effect on each other. The title track—bluesy with jazz-like freedom— is a stunner that, indeed, swings, as he sings about trying to get his doctor-prescribed meds right while still self-medicating (“But in exchange for my pain/ I maintain inspiration”). "Me or Tennessee" sounds like a helluva studio party, King and his blinding guitar solo holding the room like a tent revival preacher man, backed up by a joyous choir and showboat organ. "Soul It Screams" is breezy and notably restrained, while piano-led “Delilah” evokes Leon Russell. And "Bipolar Love" is full of contrasts: low-key guitar and a wailing solo on the bridge; lush strings and modest hand drums. "If we grow together/ Then I know forever can be mine,” King sings, sounding like he’s been to therapy and got something out of it. © Shelly Ridenour/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:46
- Main artists: Marcus King
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Republic Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative en Indie
© 2024 Marcus King ℗ 2024 Marcus King
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.