SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH: New Solo Track Available For Free Download

February 5, 2011

We don't need to rave about the well-known legacy of the man who is Scott Weinrich, better known as Wino. With dozens of albums released throughout his time spent in THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS, SHINE, SPIRIT CARAVAN, THE HIDDEN HAND, SHRINEBUILDER, Dave Grohl's PROBOT project and much more since the late '70s, his mammoth and varied resume spans nearly three full decades, essentially set him up as a purveyor and forerunner of the entire genre we now call doom rock. A true legend; this is Wino. But, with the release of the humble but legendary musician's new solo album, "Adrift", a side of the man that most haven't heard is being uncovered for the first time.

Answering the call from his friends and supporters to record an acoustic solo album following the sudden and tragic passing of friend and bandmate Jon Blank, who appeared on Wino's first "solo release," "Punctuated Equilibrium", in 2009, he set to work on his most personal and powerful recording to date. "Adrift" is a revealing alternative view of this underground legend’s personality and history. Stripped down to the bare minimum — just his voice and his guitar — the songs on "Adrift" follow classic American songwriting ideals offering a compelling mixture of emotion and storytelling.

Wino is a man on his own in a boat without sails. He's fighting against tides and storms, enjoying the moments of bright sunshine; bound to the will of something external — the wind, destiny and the drift. Easily his most heartfelt and personal material to be recorded to date, the twelve tracks on "Adrift" help elevate this already iconic musician to a new level of storytelling, setting Wino up to fall right in line with greats like Johnny Cash, Woodie Guthrie, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and other classic American songwriters.

"Adrift" track listing:

01. Adrift
02. I Don't Care
03. Hold On Love
04. Mala Suerte
05. Old And Alone
06. Iron Horse/Born To Lose
07. Suzane's Song
08. DBear
09. Whatever
10. Shot In The Head
11. O.B.E.
12. Green Speed

The song "Hold On Love" is avaialble for free download at NPR.org. It can also be streamed using the audio player below.

"Adrift" is set for official release on respected German label Exile On Mainstream Records on March 8, 2011 in North America, the label now distributed domestically by E1 Entertainment. A limited-edition vinyl version of the album featuring extended liner notes and more is to be released in the U.S. on January 18 by Volcom Entertainment.

Wino will hit the road stateside this February on a short acoustic tour, rocking alongside longtime friend, and also SHRINEBUILDER bandmate, Scott Kelly (NEUROSIS). The tour will be in support of the upcoming split seven-inch single between Wino and Kelly, to be released early in the year by Volcom, as well as the "Adrift" album. Sponsored by BrooklynVegan, the tour will venture through California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland and New York, showcasing both legendary artists each in solo, acoustic mode.

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