Power-pop legends Enuff Z’nuff are back with XTRA CHERRIES, their 21st studio album, out now via Cleopatra Records. The new record marks the band’s first release of all-new material for the label and is overflowing with their signature blend of melodic rock hooks, Beatles-inspired harmonies, and infectious grooves — with a few special guests sprinkled in for good measure.
The band celebrated release day with the premiere of their vibrant new music video for “No Cold Feeling,” featuring Trixter guitarist Steve Brown, now streaming on Cleopatra Records’ YouTube channel. The single captures the essence of XTRA CHERRIES: playful yet polished, packed with feel-good riffs and irresistible choruses that have defined Enuff Z’nuff’s career.
“The new Enuff Z’nuff XTRA CHERRIES record is a potpourri of songs celebrated through our kaleidoscope of what Enuff Z’nuff is about,” says frontman Chip Z’nuff. The 11-track album delivers on that promise, combining the band’s power pop roots with modern production and colorful rock flair.
Early reviews have been glowing. Illinois Entertainer praised the album’s “soaring vocal harmonies, hooky choruses, and memorable melodies in the vein of Cheap Trick and The Beatles,” while The Rock Pit hailed it as “a 70s-inspired pop gem with great lyrics, melody, and hooks.”
The lineup — Chip Z’nuff (vocals, bass, guitars), Jason Camino (guitars), Luis Kalil (guitars), and Chris Densky (drums) — is joined by an all-star roster of collaborators, including Daxx Nielsen, Robin Zander, Robert Fleischman, Neal Schon, Steven Adler (on the CD edition), Steve Stevens, and Gunnar Nelson.
The closing track “Shine” brings together Robert Fleischman, Neal Schon, and original vocalist Donnie Vie for a moving finale, while the late guitarist Derek Frigo makes a posthumous appearance on “You Make Me Wanna Lie,” featuring new vocals by Robin Zander.
XTRA CHERRIES is available now on all digital platforms, with CD and vinyl editions available through Cleopatra Records’ website. For fans of melodic rock, it’s a record bursting with energy, heart, and the unmistakable sweetness that only Enuff Z’nuff can deliver.