Lou Gramm hasn’t lost a thing. The legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee has released “Long Hard Look,” the second single from his solo album ‘Released’, out now via Rhino Records, and it’s a commanding reminder of why his voice defined an era.
The track is a brooding, mid-tempo rock anthem built on muscular guitars and Gramm’s unmistakable vocals. Written with longtime collaborator and former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon, it moves from a shadowed opening into a sweeping, chant-ready chorus with the kind of melodic authority that made Foreigner one of the biggest rock acts on the planet.
The production matches the ambition. Alex Garcia delivers soaring lead guitar work, Tony Franklin anchors the low end, and Ben Gramm drives the rhythm section with real force. Lou produced the album himself, and that ownership comes through in every element of the recording.
‘Released’ is Gramm’s 3rd solo studio album and the long-awaited completion of a pivotal chapter in his solo catalog. The record features Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell on guitar for opener “Young Love,” Tony Franklin on bass for “Long Gone,” and includes “True Blue Love (Unplugged),” originally released on his 1989 solo album ‘Long Hard Look’. The physical release is available on CD and limited-edition ruby red vinyl.
Gramm’s solo career runs alongside one of rock’s most decorated band histories. Foreigner famously became the first act since The Beatles to see their first 8 singles reach the US Top 20. With ‘Released’ now out and a 2026 touring schedule that includes solo dates and special appearances with Foreigner, Gramm is fully back in the game.