Heart will premier Fanatic on US nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with the band toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625).
Fanatic premieres 10 new essential performances from sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson on songs including 'Fanatic', 'Dear Old America', 'Walkin' Good' (featuring Sarah McLachlan), 'Skin and Bones', 'Million Miles', 'Pennsylvania', 'Mashallah', 'Rock Deep (Vancouver)', '59 Crunch', and 'Corduroy Road'.
The first album of new music from Ann and Nancy Wilson since 2010's Red Velvet Car, Fanatic was recorded in hotel rooms and studios up and down the West Coast, with Grammy-winning producer Ben Mink back at the helm with the Wilson sisters drawing from their own lives and personal experiences as inspiration for their music. 'Dear Old America' comes from memories of a military household and is written from the point of view of their father, a Marine Corps officer, returning from war ("When I get home, I'm going to own this town/Shine this medal/Wear that crown…."); 'Rock Deep (Vancouver)' harkens back to the city where Dreamboat Annie was written; and 'Walkin' Good' (a duet with Vancouver resident Sarah McLachlan) captures the joy of finding new life in a new love.
The album track, ''Dear Old America', as well as the album's title track can be streamed in the player at this location. 'Fanatic' can also be heard via YouTube below:
"What a crazy year we are having," said Ann Wilson. "Our box set, Strange Euphoria, and our book, Kicking and Dreaming, each tell the story of our lives so far, personally and musically. Our new album, Fanatic, tells our story as it is now and brings it all up-to-the-minute. What a thrill to have worked with both Charles Cross and Ben Mink respectively on these, and of course to touch the musical magic Nancy and I have always shared together. Anybody want to RAWK??"
Heart will be touring throughout the summer and fall (June 29th - November 17th). Alejandro Escovedo and Shawn Colvin will be supporting in October and November respectively. On September 25th, Ann and Nancy Wilson will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (followed by a live concert webcast).
Tuesday, September 18th marks the publication of the HarperCollins hardcover edition of Kicking And Dreaming: A Story Of Heart, Soul And Rock And Roll, the avidly-awaited insider's memoir penned by Ann & Nancy Wilson with noted Seattle-based author Charles R. Cross (Room Full of Mirrors - A Biography of Jimi Hendrix; Heavier Than Heaven - a biography of Kurt Cobain).
