TRACK LISTING
1. NOTHING TO DO WITH LOVE
2. JUST WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
3. PLAYING WITH A LOSING HAND
4. AN EYE FOR AN EYE
5. HOW FAR DOWN
6. TRAIN TO MY HEART
7. SLOW TRAIN TO NOWHERE
8. NUMBER’S DOWN
9. THAT GOOD OLD ROCKIN’ BLUES
10. TOUGH TIMES AHEAD
11. THE SUM OF SOMETHING
"TOUGH" John Mayall's new album with his new band is gritty and urban, current and strong--a study in the struggle of the current state of the world, the difficulties with human relationships, the pitfalls of temptations and, finally, the promise of hope.In the 44 years since his first record release and at almost 76 years old, this is John Mayall’s 57th official album. Produced by John Mayall himself, this album is also the debut of his new band lineup, making this is a new start with fresh new blood. He has collected 11 new songs, written by various artists and himself, constructing a statement about where he is at this point in his life, told from the wisdom of a man that has lived it all, with a voice of power and strength.
The band features Mayall's latest guitar discovery from Texas--Rocky Athas; a blues rhythm section from Chicago—Greg Rzab on bass guitar and Jay Davenport on drums; Tom Canning on organ and piano; and, of course, John Mayall on keyboards, organ, harmonica, guitar and vocals.