CHAMPLIN WILLIAMS FRIESTEDT – CWF 3 [Japan Blu-spec CD2 + 4 Bonus Tracks] (2024) *HQ*

TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up again with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist / producer Peter Friestedt in CWF for a new remarkable AOR release; “CWF3“.
The album features an impressive lineup of iconic artists, making it a true celebration of the AOR/West Coast sound. Alongside Williams, Champlin and Friestedt, contributions from CHICAGO’s Jason Scheff on vocals and bass, legendary drummer John “J.R.” Robinson, backing vocals by Lars Säfsund (WORK OF ART), and Grammy Award-winning songwriters Randy Goodrum and Bill Champlin ensure top-notch production quality and a stellar listening experience.
This Japanese release on Blu-spec CD2 quality disc is being released with the band name CHAMPLIN WILLIAMS FRIESTEDT, features different cover art, and adds no less than 4 bonus tracks worth hearing.
Musically, the album offers a rich journey through rock, soul, and classic AOR elements. Key tracks include the TOTO-flavored “Brighter Day”, featuring stellar lead vocals from Williams, the CHICAGO-sounding ballad “Find The Love”, and the straightforward rock anthem “Wings Of Tomorrow”.
Other highlights are the soulful duet “I Will Find You There” performed by Michael Ruff and Champlin, and ”Sure” (lead vocals Jason Sheff).

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1. Brighter Day
2. Sure (feat. Jason Sheff)
3. Wings Of Tomorrow
4. Find The Love
5. Carrie (feat. Jason Sheff)
6. I Will Find You There (feat. Michael Ruff)
7. Stay With Me
8. Almost Had Me There
9. Fly Away Now
10. Moments Of Joy
11. The Last Unbroken Heart (feat. Tamara Champlin)
JAPAN BONUS TRACKS:
12. Time Never Stops (Theme Song For Swiss Timing)
13. Hard Habit To Break (Live)
14. When You Look In My Eyes (Live)
15. Carry On 2024

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