Strange Days is the third album by British glam rock band The Struts, released on 16 October 2020 through Interscope Records. It was recorded at producer Jon Levine's home studio during a COVID-19 lockdown over a period of ten days.
"Another Hit of Showmanship" (with Albert Hammond Jr.), "Strange Days" (with Robbie Williams), and "I Hate How Much I Want You" (with Phil Collen & Joe Elliott of Def Leppard) were released as singles prior to its release. Originally scheduled for 2020 and rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the band embarked on the Strange Days Are Over tour in support of the album in August 2021.
Release and promotion On June 12, 2021, a limited run of clear vinyl pressings of the album were released as a part of Record Store Day. Also included with the album was a poster of the band featuring a letter to fans on the reverse.
Tour
To promote Strange Days, The Struts launched the Strange Days Are Over Tour on 31 March 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The first tour announcement included 16 shows, with the last in New York City, on 8 October 2021. A second set of 18 shows was announced on June 22, 2021, beginning in Albany, New York on October 12 and ending on November 5 in Tempe, Arizona. In addition to their own headlining tour, the Struts also supported Shinedown for six shows during this period.
Track listing
Personnel The Struts Luke Spiller – lead vocals, piano Adam Slack – guitar, backing vocals Jed Elliot – bass guitar, backing vocals Gethin Davies – drums
Featured additional musicians Robbie Williams – vocals (on "Strange Days") Albert Hammond Jr. – guitar (on "Another Hit of Showmanship") Phil Collen – guitar (on "I Hate How Much I Want You") Joe Elliott – vocals (on "I Hate How Much I Want You") Tom Morello – guitar (on "Wild Child") Albert Hammond Jr. – guitar (on "Another Hit of Showmanship")
Additional musicians Erasmo Solerti – violin (1), viola (1) Marianela Cordero – cello (1) Nylo – additional vocals (6, 10) Rachel Mazer – horns (2), saxophone (10)
Production Jon Levine – producer
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