"Loud Hailer" showcases Jeff Beck's late-career exploration of blues-rock with a contemporary edge, featuring guest vocalists. The album marked a return to a more vocal-centric rock sound for the guitarist.
- "Loud Hailer" was released on July 15, 2016, by Rhino Records. The album features guest vocal performances by Rosie Bones and Carmen Vandenberg of the band Bones UK. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album was produced by Jeff Beck and Filippo Cimatti. It was Beck's first studio album in six years, following "Emotion & Commotion" (2010). The sonic palette of "Loud Hailer" incorporates electronic elements and modern production techniques alongside Beck's signature guitar work.
- The track "The Revolution Will Be Televised" was released as a single prior to the album. "Loud Hailer" reached number 58 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics noting Beck's continued guitar prowess and his willingness to experiment with collaborators.
Jeff Beck was an English guitarist, known for his innovative approach to the electric guitar in rock and blues. At the time of "Loud Hailer," Beck was a seasoned artist, exploring new sounds and collaborations late in his career.
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