‘New Day’ marks John Corabi’s new full-length solo album. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025. ‘New Day’ fuses classic ’70s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Actually, only someone like rock veteran Corabi can get away with releasing an album full of classic ’60/ ’70s rock songs to a hard and heavy rock audience. Because that’s exactly what this record is. An album that, 50 years after the ’60s and ’70s, manages to capture the essence, rock ’n’ roll spirit, and feel of this amazing musical era. And that’s not all that surprising if you’ve ever seen Corabi perform at his acoustic gigs. Those are always characterized by a high concentration of SONGS, rather than cool riffs and flashy guitar parts. Just a voice and a guitar!!!
Screw the EGO’s
In that regard, ‘New Day’ is a logical step for the singer with that insanely recognizable voice. The spirit of the greats from the ’60s/ ’70s hovers throughout the entire album. An ode to the bands Corabi grew up with and that were responsible for the man’s musical roots.
The Guess Who, The Beatles, CCR, and Aerosmith, to name just a few. On this album, the songs take center stage, not the ego of the guitarist, drummer, singer, etc. Screw the ego and let’s make some brilliant music.
Embrace it, listen to it, and fall in love with it
This album is produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry) and sounds absolutely stunning. And throughout the album, Corabi is joined by Marti Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) contributing piano, organ, and clavinet, as well as Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos. Together, they create an organic, instrument-driven sound built on real performances, melodic interplay, and soulful energy.
I can’t help but praise this album. If this album had been released during the era it pays homage to, it would have been a guaranteed hit. Listening to songs like “New Day,” “When I Was Young,” or “Everyday People” puts a big, fat smile on my face.
“New Day” is a true gem in my eyes. Embrace it, listen to it, and fall in love with it.
Report by Raymond Helebrand
