by Huey Lewis and the News (Hoopla Music)
This final new album from the veteran rockers was released in 2020, and features a mere 7 songs. It was also Huey Lewis and the News’ first new album in 10 years, and their eleventh original album overall. Subsequent to Weather‘s release, Lewis revealed that he was suffering from Meniere’s Disease, a hearing disorder that will prevent him from further live performances or music-writing.
But if they had to go out, at least they went out with an album that captures the essence of what the band has been about for the many decades they’ve performed together. 6 of the 7 songs on the album, more an EP than a full LP, are upbeat, fun, pop rock. Only the very last song, “One of the Boys”, takes on an introspective tone and leaves the listener a bit wistful. Otherwise, the rest of this small collection recaptures the “feel good” sound of classic Huey Lewis, and will leave you nodding and tapping your foot as you listen.
Sadly, the libraries don’t own this on CD, but Weather is accessible via the digital Hoopla Music service.
Oh, and Huey Lewis isn’t fading into the background — he recently was involved in bring his music to life in the Back to the Future stage musical, and a new “jukebox musical”, The Heart of Rock and Roll, just opened on Broadway!
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to listen to the rest of Huey Lewis and the News’ output, especially the albums Sports, Small World and Greatest Hits.)
( official Huey Lewis and the News web site )
Recommended by Scott C.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
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