Peter Frampton Announces First Original Album in 16 Years with Star-Studded Collaborations

Peter Frampton will release his first album of original material in 16 years on May 15, the guitarist announced.

The new album, "Carry the Light," was co-written and co-produced by Frampton's son, Julian Frampton. It features guest appearances by Graham Nash, Sheryl Crow, Tom Morello, Benmont Tench, Bill Evans and H.E.R.

Frampton's most recent studio album, "Frampton Forgets the Words," was released in 2021 and featured instrumental covers of songs by artists including David Bowie and George Harrison. His last collection of original songs was "Thank You Mr. Churchill" in 2010.

"Carry the Light" includes 10 tracks and is available for pre-order through UMe. The lead track, "Buried Treasure," which features Tench, is available now, along with the album's full track list.

"Buried Treasure" is a tribute to Tench's late bandleader Tom Petty and is named for the SiriusXM radio show Petty hosted for 15 years. The lyrics are assembled from the titles of Petty's songs.

"It was one of my most enjoyable projects ever," Frampton said in a statement. "I got to work with my son Julian, writing and producing together-a first of many for us, I'm sure."

"This may be the best album Peter's ever made," engineer and co-producer Chuck Ainlay said. Ainlay has previously worked with Mark Knopfler, Miranda Lambert and others. "The songs are just so poignant, and his voice has matured in a way that really delivers what he's trying to get across."

Track list for "Carry the Light":
1. Carry the Light
2. Buried Treasure (featuring Benmont Tench)
3. I'm Sorry Elle (featuring Graham Nash)
4. Breaking the Mold (featuring Sheryl Crow)
5. I Can't Let It Be
6. Lions at the Gate (featuring Tom Morello)
7. Islamorada (featuring H.E.R.)
8. Can You Take Me There (featuring Bill Evans)
9. Tinderbox (featuring Bill Evans)
10. At the End of the Day