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Content Introduction: It's a sunny day in California! Raising up dust, they charge forward with hard-driving rock and irresistibly catchy melodies! Night Ranger, the men who embody the essence of American hard rock, are releasing their new album, "Don't Let Up," with a new lineup! Formed in 1982, Night Ranger has been rocking the world for 35 years. They've had hits like "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "Rock in America," and "Sister Christian," achieving 17 million album sales worldwide. They've played over 3,000 live shows, thrilling their fans. The battle between the two guitarists with completely different personalities is groundbreaking and has raised the global level of technical guitar playing. In 2016, they released the live video "35th Anniversary Live in Chicago 2016," showcasing their unchanging super-performance and numerous hit songs from the 1980s, and without delay, they have completed a new studio album. Regarding "Don't Let Up," vocalist and bassist Jack Blades said, "This is Night Ranger. It not only captures the soul of our live performances, but it also captures our essence as a 'kick-the-ass American rock and roll band.'" This 11th studio album is driven from start to finish by hard-driving rock and irresistibly catchy melodies. The opening track, "Somehow Someway," is an uptempo number that drummer Kelly Keagy warns, "If you listen to this on your car stereo, you might find yourself stepping on the gas and speeding!" The album showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock and pop, evident in tracks like "Running Out of Time," which wraps a singable melody in a big beat; "Say What You Want," which heats up with an intro reminiscent of the classic "Rock in America"; and "Day and Night," which premiered at their 35th-anniversary live show. "Don't Let Up," incorporating place names from their California hometown, is a strong contender for a single hit. From the acoustically enhanced, poppy "We Can Work It Out" to the loosely grooved slide guitar-featured "(Won't Be Your) Fool Again," "Don't Let Up" contains everything we love about Night Ranger. This album marks the first time Brad Gillis and newcomer Keri Kelly (formerly of Vince Neil, Ratt, Warrant, and L.A. Guns) have collaborated on a studio album. The album features battles between the two vocalists and harmonious lead vocals that respond to each other, further expanding the band's musicality. Jack Blades and Kelly Keagy's twin vocals, with their rich volume and veteran expressiveness, infuse the songs with even more emotion. Eric Levy's keyboards, which he joined in 2011, also blend seamlessly, making him an indispensable part of the band. This new album is from "five musicians who live and breathe rock and roll 24 hours a day" (according to Jack). "Don't let up" is Night Ranger's message for 2017. [Japan Edition Exclusive Bonus Track / Lyrics Translation Included / Japanese Liner Notes Included / Japanese Subtitles Included] [Members] Jack Blades (Bass/Vocals) Kelly Keagy (Drums) Brad Gillis (Guitar) Eric Levy (Keyboards) Keri Kelly (Guitar) [Track Listing] 01. Somehow Someway 02. Running Out of Time 03. Truth 04. Day and Night 05. Don't Let Up 06. (Want Be Your) Fool Again 07. Say What You Want 08. We Can Work It Out 09. Comfort Me 10. Jamie 11. Nothing Left of Yesterday 12. We Can Work It Out (Acoustic Version) *Japan Edition Exclusive Bonus Track [Bonus DVD Contents] 01. 01. "Day and Night" Music Video 02. "Running Out of Time" Music Video 03. Album Making-of Video "All Access Behind the Scenes" Media Reviews and More It's a sunny day in California! Raising up dust, they charge ahead with hard-driving rock and irresistibly catchy melodies! Night Ranger, the men who embody the essence of American hard rock, are releasing an album with a new lineup! (C)RS