Can't Slow Down is the ninth studio album by the British-American rock band Foreigner. It is the band's only studio album with lead singer Kelly Hansen and the first with bassist Jeff Pilson and the group's first new studio album since 1994's Mr. Moonlight.Christman, Ed. "Foreigner Comeback to be a Wal-Mart Exclusive". billboard.com. July 27, 2009. In the U.S. the album was first available exclusively through Wal-Mart retailers.
The song "Too Late" had previously been featured on the group's 2008 compilation album No End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner.
Marti Frederiksen and guitarist Mick Jones' stepson, Mark Ronson, co-produced the album.Gundersen, Edna. "Foreigner's Triple Play: New, Old and Live". USA Today. July 16, 2009.
Reception
Can't Slow Down debuted at 29 on the Billboard 200.Trust, Gary. "Chart Beat Thursday: Barbra Streisand, Foreigner, Jay Sean". billboard.com. October 8, 2009. The first two singles from the album, "When It Comes to Love" and "In Pieces" both reached the top 20 on Billboards Adult Contemporary chart.
In 2010, it was awarded a gold certification from the Independent Music Companies Association, which indicated sales of at least 100,000 copies throughout Europe.
Track listing
Personnel Foreigner Kelly Hansen – lead and backing vocals Mick Jones – acoustic piano, lead guitar, backing vocals Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – guitars, saxophone, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Brian Tichy – drums, percussion Jason Bonham – drums on "Too Late"
Additional musicians Marti Frederiksen – keyboards, guitars, percussion, backing vocals Russ Irwin – keyboards on "Too Late" Ryan Brown – drums on "Lonely" Jason Paige – backing vocals Suzie McNeil – backing vocals
Production Producers – Marti Frederiksen and Mick Jones (Tracks 1–12); Mark Ronson (Track 13). Recording – Marti Frederiksen Additional and vocal engineer – Jason Paige Mixing – Anthony Focx and Marti Frederiksen Editing and mastering – Anthony Focx Art direction – Hackmart, Inc. Photography – Bill Bernstein
Charts +Chart performance for Can't Slow Down Chart (2009) Peak position
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