{"product_id":"luke-bell-the-king-is-back","title":"Luke Bell - The King Is Back","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2LP Cloudy Clear Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2LP - Limited Edition 'Cloudy Clear' Vinyl.\u003cbr\u003eA posthumous collection of studio recordings — most of them previously unreleased — that showcase his full range as a storyteller and songwriter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a leader of country-western music, Luke Bell's time on the throne was short.\u003cbr\u003eHe released one official album during his lifetime, delivering a mix of honky-tonk shuffles and Bakersfield barnburners in a voice as magnetic as his own personality.\u003cbr\u003eHe toured briefly, graduating from career-launching gigs in the dive bars of Austin and Nashville to bucket-list shows opening for Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam.\u003cbr\u003eAnd then he disappeared from the public eye to privately wage a war with the mental illness that eventually claimed his life.\u003cbr\u003eHe was just 32 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree years after his passing, Luke's music endures.\u003cbr\u003eNowhere is that more apparent than The King Is Back, a posthumous collection of studio recordings — most of them previously unreleased — that showcase his full range as a storyteller and songwriter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracked between November 2013 and August 2016, these 28 songs capture Luke in his artistic prime, spinning stories about blue-collar workers, heartbroken ramblers, and the personal struggles that bind us together.\u003cbr\u003eHe'd been raised by a family of writers, and he did his part to uphold the Bell tradition, stocking his songs with characters whose bulletproof exteriors fail to hide the hurt that lurks within.\u003cbr\u003eLaced with pedal steel guitar, saloon-style piano, heartland hooks, and plenty of two-stepping' groove, The King Is Back isn't just a career retrospective; it's also a reminder of the timeless catalog that Bell built in three short years, pairing the vintage vibes of golden-era country music with lyrics that tackled the human condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet proceeds from the album will benefit the Luke Bell Memorial Affordable Counseling Program, honouring his life by supporting mental health access for those in need.\u003cbr\u003eThrough this release, Bell’s music continues to shine, bringing comfort, awareness, and firmly cementing Luke Bell as a legend in country music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe King is Back is a powerful and poignant 28-track collection from the late country artist Luke Bell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn from years of work both polished and raw, the album includes unheard studio recordings alongside early takes of previously released tracks, revealing the depth of Bell’s craft and the timeless spirit he brought to country music.\u003cbr\u003eFar from a retrospective, The King is Back is a full-bodied testament to Bell’s enduring voice and vision - a reminder that his story didn’t end with his passing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet proceeds from the album will benefit the Luke Bell Memorial Affordable Counseling Program, honoring his life by supporting mental health access for those in need.\u003cbr\u003eThrough this release, Bell’s music continues to shine — bringing comfort, awareness, and firmly cementing Luke Bell as a legend in country music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALL BLUE RECORDINGS","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition Cloudy Clear Vinyl","offer_id":53206644162887,"sku":"TRI-67571","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":53206645473607,"sku":"TRI-67572","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/43f4a358a705dcdcb9a4ff72ebbde5f3_c64a8544-542f-42b0-b1e4-f9f1344d474e.jpg?v=1769373908","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/luke-bell-the-king-is-back","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}