Ghost Hounds Release New Single ‘Last Train To Nowhere’ from their upcoming album First Last Time.
The rock and blues-fueled track comes ahead of the band’s fourth studio album, First Last Time, out July 28 on Gibson Records.
“Last Train To Nowhere” is heavy and swampy, the kind of hard roots and blues track that’ll snap your neck around. Vocalist Tré Nation sings a self-confronting story about a lost soul over a tough groove surrounded by an unspoken atmosphere that’ll shake you to your core. The strong guitar sounds Ghost Hounds have become known for gets augmented here with some sweet fiddle lines that raises the song’s swamp-rock quotient nicely and really set the mood in motion. The cut’s black-and-white music video is epic and cinematic and does a lot to up its impact. Ghost Hounds just keep dropping better songs and this is the best yet. Fine work from one of today’s most vital crews.
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The single also appears on Taylor Sheridan’s new TV show, Special Ops: Lioness, out July 23 on Paramount+.
“Last Train To Nowhere” comes to life with Tré Nation’s powerful rockstar vocals as he tells the story of about a man who lacks purpose and has lost his moral compass. Themes of desolation are explored further on the band’s forthcoming album, First Last Time. The 10-track album is a masterclass in blues-rock, with the band invigorated after touring with the Rolling Stones in 2022.
On “Last Train To Nowhere”, guitarist/songwriter Thomas Tull explained, “That’s one of my favorite songs that I’ve ever written. I wrote it on an acoustic, and the music just came together. Lyrically, it’s about a guy who’s reflecting on his life. He’s gotten older, and he’s had a varied career, if you want to call it that. He talks about laying bricks and doing all these odd jobs. He’s not someone who worked at a company or was a teacher or a fireman that can say, ‘This is what I did with my life’s work.’ This guy’s life’s work was whatever work he could get. And he never settled down, never had kids. So, he’s thinking about that last train ride, or whatever metaphor you want to use there, and he’s starting to think, ‘I’m not sure I’m gonna leave any legacy at all.’ And what does that feel like? That’s the story of that song.”
“Last Train To Nowhere” will also be making its television debut on Sunday, July 23rd as part of Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan’s new thriller, Special Ops: Lioness. The song sets the tone for a powerful moment in the show, with “Last Train To Nowhere” fueling the scene’s intensity throughout.
Ahead of the album release, Ghost Hounds will be performing tomorrow (July 15) at Harley Davidson’s Homecoming Festival, which celebrates the iconic motorcycle brand’s 120th anniversary. The band will be performing at the Milwaukee festival alongside legendary rock acts including Green Day and the Foo Fighters. Catch Ghost Hounds’ set on Saturday, July 15 at 3pm at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, WI.
Pre-order First Last Time HERE
Tracklist:
Last Train To Nowhere
Dirty Angel
First Last Time
Make It Shake
Let’s Sleep On It Together
Here No More
Love You Too Hard
Chasing You
Hot Dog
Country Roads
Ghost Hounds are a rock ‘n’ blues band hailing from Pittsburgh, PA. The band’s classic rock ‘n’ roll guitar tunes are the result of both Thomas Tull and Brooklyn native guitarist Johnny Baab, while the driving forces on bass and drums are Bennett Miller and Blaise Lanzetta, respectively. Fronted by lead singer Tré Nation, whose voice was simply made for rock, Ghost Hounds are a modern day rock band that plays blues inspired rock in such a way that proves that the genre is not only alive, but thriving for the next generation of rock fans.
Ghost Hounds have released three studio albums to date. Their debut album Roses Are Black released in 2019 and generated millions of streams and received acclaim from Billboard, American Songwriter, and many more. In 2021 the band released their sophomore album, A Little Calamity, showcasing the band’s classic rock chops, that included the infectious track and hit single, “Good Old Days.”
Soon after A Little Calamity came the band’s 2022 album, You Broke Me, a perfect testimony to Ghost Hounds’s ability to blend classic blues-rock with modern influences. The band has had plenty of time to refine their sound on the road, having supported legendary acts including the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Garth Brooks, and Bob Seger on tour.
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