Recordings: 2020-2025 Simon McBride

• 1 Uniform of Youth 02:34
• 2 Kids Wanna Rock 02:52
• 3 Ordinary World 05:34
• 4 Grandma's Hands 03:01
• 5 I Gotta Move 02:52
• 6 Lovesong 04:36
• 7 Dead in the Water 03:24
• 8 Gimme Something Good 04:11
• 9 Don't Dare (Alternative Chameleon Session) 04:17
• 10 Heartbreaker (Alternative Chameleon Session) 03:38
• 11 The Stealer (Alternative Chameleon Session) 04:43
• 12 Hell Waters Rising 06:23
• 13 Dead Man Walking 05:30
• 14 Fat Pockets 06:51
• 15 So Much Love to Give (Alternative Chameleon Session) 09:03
• Total Runtime 01:09:29

Info for Recordings: 2020-2025

Simon McBride, one of the most celebrated guitarists to emerge in recent years, announces his new album ‘Recordings: 2020-2025’ and releases the new single ‘Ordinary World’ today through earMUSIC.

The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran’s 1992 hit track ‘Ordinary World’, is available now for streaming and download. “This is such a beautiful song”, Simon McBride shares about the single. “I wanted to try a different feel on it. Like with any version of a song, it’s important to me to be creative but also pay respect to the original.”

McBride’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Since joining Deep Purple in 2023, he has captivated audiences worldwide, playing a crucial role in the band’s latest chart-topping album ‘=1’. His journey – from years of hard work as a solo artist to gracing the covers of music magazines and celebrating multiple number one chart positions – is the kind of story rock and roll dreams are made of.

‘Recordings 2020–2025’ showcases McBride’s unique musical style, a dynamic blend of blues, hard rock and jaw-dropping guitar mastery. Featuring raw, intense studio sessions, it captures the essence of McBride’s high-energy live performances. Alongside original material, the new album includes handpicked covers such as ‘Ordinary World’, Mr. Mister’s ‘Uniform of Youth’, and Bryan Adams’ ‘Kids Wanna Rock’.

With flawless performances and exceptional production quality, this collection of rare tracks is essential for rock fans. For those who have followed Simon McBride’s journey with Deep Purple, the new album offers an exciting glimpse into his versatility and musical brilliance.

Simon McBride, guitar, vocals
Dave Marks, bass
Marty McCloskey, drums

Simon McBride
is a talented musician who has had the honor of touring with legendary rock band Deep Purple. As a guitarist and singer-songwriter, Simon's unique style and impressive skills have earned him recognition and respect in the music industry. His collaboration with Deep Purple is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft. Simon continues to create and perform music that is both soulful and powerful, leaving audiences in awe of his abilities.

He is a long-time endorser of PRS Guitars and a personal pick of Paul Reed Smith.

Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now fully-fledged blues-rock virtuoso, Irishman McBride Is at the start of what many industry pundits are predicting will be a glittering career. He has toured with Joe Satriani and opened in the UK and Ireland for Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, and US slide maestro and Grammy nominee Derek Trucks.

A few months after his sixteenth birthday Simon was recruited by the Belfast-based pioneering metal band Sweet Savage, who reformed in 1994 without their founding guitarist, Vivian Campbell (Dio, Def Leppard), whom Simon replaced. Simon toured with the band and recorded two albums, Killing Time 1996 and Rune 1998. ​

Then, after six years touring with fellow Irishman Andrew Strong, who made his name in the 1991 cult film The Commitments, Simon came off the road to pursue the idea of a solo career.

His debut album on Ear Music is set to release in 2020. ​

This album contains no booklet.