Paul Raymond, songwriter, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of legendary cult hard rock outfit
UFO, has inked a deal with
Cherry Red Records' new hard rock imprint label
Hear No Evil for his new solo album with the
PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT.
The new album, entitled
"Terms & Conditions Apply", is set for a worldwide release on January 28, 2013. It will mark the sixth release by the group and features a guest appearance from
Michael Schenker (
MSG,
UFO,
SCORPIONS) on a cover of
"Reach Out (I'll Be There)" and by
Reuben Archer (
STAMPEDE,
WILD HORSES,
LIONHEART,
LAUTREC) on
"Love Is Blind".
Paul Raymond is set to play some select regional solo U.K. shows to promote
"Terms & Conditions Apply" in the New Year, including a special headline launch show at London's Borderline venue on Friday, February 1, before resuming his duties touring with
UFO. The shows will feature
STAMPEDE vocalist Reuben Archer, among other special guests, and will showcase the new material as well as
UFO classics. Regional dates are yet to be announced.
Paul Raymond is primarily best known for his work in
UFO, having joined the band's ranks in 1976. Beginning with
"Lights Out" in 1977, to date Paul has appeared on 11
UFO albums, including the incendiary double live
"Strangers In The Night". In a varied career, he's also been a key member in a number of acts, including '70s legends
SAVOY BROWN,
CHICKEN SHACK,
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and
WAYSTED.
The
PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT (
PRP) was first formed in 1989 in Japan featuring original lineup of
Frank Di Mino (formerly of
ANGEL) on lead vocals and
Masoyoshi Yamashitu (
LOUDNESS) on bass.
Paul spent 1990 writing new material, inspired by the resurgence of straight-ahead blues/rock led by bands such as
THE BLACK CROWES and the
QUIREBOYS, until, joined by guitarist
Andy Simmons, the third incarnation of the project released
"Man On A Mission" through
Zoom Club Records. It was to be nine years before
Paul and
Andy joined forces again and recorded
"Virtual Insanity" as
UFO had once again intervened. In 2010, together with bass player
Mark Coles and drummer
Tony Steel, they began working on
"Terms & Conditions Apply".
"Terms & Conditions Apply" track listing:
01.
Born & Raised On Rock 'N' Roll02.
End Of Life As We Know It03.
Deeper Shade Of Blue04.
C-List Celebrity05.
We Will Be Strong06.
Terms & Conditions07.
Whiskey Mac08.
Bright Lights09.
Reach Out (I'll Be There) (featuring. Michael Schenker)
10.
Love Is Blind (featuring Reuben Archer)
11.
If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody Bonus tracks:
12.
Still The Same13.
Drifting Apart14.
Partners In Crime PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT is:
Paul Raymond - Lead Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Andy Simmons - Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Mark Coles - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tony Steel - Drums, Backing Vocals

