This is the first studio album of new material from Chantel McGregor since her 2015 album Lose Control. The Healing reveals a whole new side to Chantel McGregor in both a musical and emotional sense and marks the first time that Chantel has written material of an autobiographical nature.
The new album features her regular band-mates Colin Sutton on bass and Thom Gardner on drums, a pair of players with whom she has developed a form of musical telekinesis. Where things depart from the norm is the presence of the two newcomers. Noted UK guitarist Oli Brown (The Dead Collective) assisted with the programming and is also a co-producer. Wayne Proctor, another member of The Dead Collective, handled production mixing and mastering. In another huge break with tradition, both Oli and Wayne were involved heavily in the song writing process.
So how has the sound progressed in ten years? Well to this listener and fan there definitely a more sophisticated and polished sound to the production of this album, which still captures Chantel’s beautiful voice and wonderful guitar playing.
The album consists of eight tracks, two of which have been available as single releases Broken Heated Liar and Stand on My Own. The longest track on the album is The Truth Will Out, at just under 7 minutes. This track highlights the different vibe of this album, but still contains a trademark soaring Chantel guitar solo at the end.
The rockiest tracks track on the album are the opener I Will Breath and the lively and catchy Undercover, At just over three minutes the shortest track on the album and one for the live set I would think.
There are some lovely vocal and guitar work on Tears and Echoes, with these tracks capturing the overall tone of the album so well. The title track The Healing builds from lovely gentle smooth start to heavier rift that takes the album to a conclusion.
It is so great to hear new material again from Chantel, which I think all involved can be very proud of.
Track Listing
I will Breath
Broken Hearted Liar
Tears
Standing on my Own
Echoes
Undercover
The Truth Will Out
The Healing.
Pre-orders for Chantel McGregor’s new album, The Healing, are officially live at www.chantelmcgregor.com
All pre-orders will be dispatched in time for the album’s release on 23 May 2025.
The album is available in multiple formats, including CD, Black Vinyl, and a Limited-Edition Splatter Vinyl, with only300 copies produced, featuring a gatefold sleeve and full lyrics. In addition, exclusive T-Shirts and Tops are also available for pre-order.
To celebrate the album’s arrival on 23 May 2025, Chantel and her band will play a special launch show at a legendary venue, the 100 Club, on the same day.
Tour Dates
May 23 | London 100 Club ALBUM LAUNCH
May 24 | Godalming, Borough Hall
May 25 | Southampton, The Brook
May 27 | Bilston, Robin 2
May 28 | Manchester, Night & Day
May 29 | Hertford Corn Exchange
May 30 | Hull, Social
May 31 | Hungerford, Croft Hall
Jun 1 | Hastings Carlisle
Jun 4 | Essex, Southend on Sea, Chinnerys
Jun 5 | Winchester, The Arc
Jun 6 | Aldershot, West End Centre
Jun 7 | New Milton, Forest Arts Centre
Jun 8 | Milton Keynes, Stables
Jun 10 | Bury St Edmunds - The Apex
Jun 11 | Worthing, Factory
Jun 12 | Bridport, Electric Palace
Jun 13 | Hampton, The Hub Club
Jun 14 | Derby, Flowerpot
Jun 15 | Staines, Thames Side Brewery 4pm
Jun 18 | Norwich, Waterfront
Jun 19 | Grimsby, Yardbirds
Jun 20 | Glasgow, Garage 2
Jun 21 | Newcastle, Cluny
Jun 22 | Edinburgh, Bannermans
Jun 24 | Birkenhead, The Swinging Arm
Jun 25 | Oxford, Bullingdon
Jun 26 | Cambridge Junction 2
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