“The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter” will be released on the 17th of May 2024. The album is made available free of charge from the band’s online store shop.fluffyjackets.co.uk.
The album cover was painted by The Fluffy Jackets frontman Helge Rognstad, adding another layer of creativity to the project.

The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter” features an international collaboration by musicians from various corners of the globe. Helge Rognstad is fronting The Fluffy Jackets as chief songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. LA-based guitarist Matt Bradford contributes his distinct fuzz-infused lap steel work to the tracks “The Well Is Dry” and “I Think Too Much.” Scottish guitar virtuoso Liam Creedon adds his talents to the heartfelt ballad “Now That She Is Gone.” Vocalist Leif Knashaug from Norwegian rockers The Halloween Project provides duet vocals on the haunting tribute to Manny Charlton (Nazareth) in “Ship Of Dreams.” The songs are backed by a formidable rhythm section featuring Neil Murray (Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Gary Moore) on bass and Matija Bajtal (Croatian drum sensation) on percussion.

“The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter” marks a major milestone in The Fluffy Jackets’ 18-year career, as Helge Rognstad has stepped into the producer role, following in the footsteps of legendary producer Manny Charlton (Nazareth) who helmed the band’s first two albums.

Rognstad reflects, “I’ve been fortunate to work with top engineers and producers like Matt Ross Spang and Manny Charlton, picking up mixing tricks and songwriting tips along the way. I’ve aimed to apply those lessons to this record. While it’s satisfying to take control and produce this first album in The Fluffy Jackets Sound Studio, I’ve learned when to seek outside help when required. I am glad that I had the foresight to enlist Shane Shanahan at Westpoint Studios to help out with the vocal production. That was a game-changer”.

Vocal overdubs were recorded at Westpoint Studios, Acton (London, UK) under the expert guidance of engineer Shane Shanahan (pictured).

Building upon the previous albums “Fighting Demons” (2014) and “Something From Nothing” (2019), the new material from The Fluffy Jackets also represents songwriting growth and evolution. The nostalgic opener “Waterloo Bridge” evokes the pop-sensibilities reminiscent of early material from The Kinks, while ballads like “Now That She Is Gone” and “Red Sky” takes listeners on a poignant journey through themes of loss and longing. Fans of the band’s signature blues rock sound will also find plenty to love here with songs such as “When The Telephone Rings” and “The Well Is Dry”, delivering the type of gritty blues that The Fluffy Jackets are known for.

Track listing:
1. Waterloo Bridge
2. Red Sky
3. Goodbye
4. Now That She Is Gone (feat. Liam Creedon)
5. When The Telephone Rings
6. The Well Is Dry (feat. Matt Bradford)
7. I Think Too Much (feat. Matt Bradford)
8. Black Magic And Bad Choices
9. Ship Of Dreams (feat. The Halloween Project)

Instant Album Download – Available free of charge from the new online shop
Together with the new album release, The Fluffy Jackets are also launching a brand new website, complete with an online store where fans can order exclusive collectibles, T-shirts, hats, limited-edition CDs, and more. As a special treat, the band is offering “The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter” as a free download from The Fluffy Jackets’ official store https://shop.fluffyjackets.co.uk/ (offer ending 31. Dec. 2024). The album may also be pre-ordered at iTunes from the 1st of May 2024, and will arrive on Spotify, YouTube and all online streaming sites on May 17, 2024.

Instructions: How to download your copy free of charge:
Simply head over to The Fluffy Jackets online store https://shop.fluffyjackets.co.uk/ and click on “Downloads” located under the “Shop” menu. Add The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter to your checkout cart. When you go to the checkout, you will see that the album download has been added for 0 amount / free of charge. When you complete the checkout process by entering your email details, the album is instantly available for download. Simple as that!

Important note: The Free download offer ends 31. December 2024.

IMPORTANT UPDATE (August 2024) – Physical CD’s Now Available for sale from the Official Merch Store!
By popular demand, “The Rise and Fall of The Songwriter” CD is now available for purchase from the shop.fluffyjackets.co.uk