- 2025-07-14
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MUSIC
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38 Special Announces New Album “Milestone”, Shares New Song “All I Haven't Said”
American rock band 38 Special, consisting of Don Barnes (vocals/guitar), Bobby Capps (keyboards), Gary 'Madman' Moffatt (drums), Barry Dunaway (bass) and Jerry Riggs (lead guitar), has announced their upcoming 13th studio album “Milestone” will be released on September 19, 2025.
The album marks the band's 50th anniversary and is their first LP in 21 years since the 2004 album “Drivetrain”.
From the album, the band released a new song “All I Haven't Said” along with a music video on July 11, 2025.
It was written by Christine Barnes, Don Barnes, and Jim Peterik. Produced by Don Barnes and Jim Peterik.
The band frontman Don Barnes said of the song, “That's my throwback to the '60s, inspired by bands like the Searchers. I've always loved that jangling guitar sound and what's old is new again. We just inject more power guitars to it. About a year ago, I was playing some chords while my wife Christine was in the kitchen. She has a musical ear and out of the clear blue she said, “That sounds like it should be called 'All I Haven't Said.'” I was floored! The most perfect title matching what the chords were conveying. She helped craft some lyrics and a storyline and has a songwriting credit on it.”- The new album comprises 9 tracks, featuring features guests and co-writes with Pat Monahan and Randy Bachman, and longtime collaborator Jim Peterik.
Don Barnes said of the album, “After all this time, we wanted to create a more modern 38 Special album. This is a fresh, updated approach to the sound we've been making together for so long. Why not make a big statement after all these years? When you're reintroducing yourself to the world, 'good enough' doesn't work anymore. If you're gonna do it, you might as well go big.” -
He continued, “Now, I have to say...some of the 'new' members have been here over 30 years and they are my brothers, too. We've built our mission out of sheer stamina and fortitude, and after all this time together, we've learned that if we're gonna do something, we should fiercely go at it and do it the best we possibly can. That's why we worked so hard on Milestone. It's paying respect to that history. Every song is diverse. We have in-your-face rockers and introspective moments. We go back and forth, over and over. It's a great ride.”
Photo by Nick Spanos - source : Apple Music
