Living Like a Runaway

Living Like a Runaway
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 4, 2012 (Europe)
June 19, 2012 (North America)
Recorded2011–2012
StudioWazoo Music Studio, Pelham, New Hampshire and Metronome Studio, Brookline, New Hampshire
GenreHeavy metal
Length40:56
LabelSPV/Steamhammer
ProducerGary Hoey
Lita Ford chronology
Wicked Wonderland
(2009)
Living Like a Runaway
(2012)
The Bitch Is Back ... Live
(2013)

Living Like a Runaway is the eighth solo studio album from American rock-musician Lita Ford, released in June 2012. This is the first album of Ford's to be released on SPV/Steamhammer Records.[1] "SPV gets who I am, my work, and what it takes to bring this project to life. I'm very excited to have them on my team," says Ford.[2]

The album was co-written and produced by rock guitarist Gary Hoey and represents a return to form for Lita, who drew inspiration from her "ugly divorce" from Nitro singer Jim Gillette.

"Gary Hoey and I wanted to approach this record by getting back to basics," she said. "We want to strip away all the electronics and plug-ins and keep it to vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. Going back to basics is going back to what punk, metal and The Runaways was for me."

She added, "[The album title] Living Like a Runaway means freedom and empowerment. To do what I want and to pursue my dreams while answering to no one."[2]

  1. ^ "LITA FORD: First Look At Double-LP Version Of 'Living Like A Runaway'". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
  2. ^ a b "LITA FORD Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER; New Album Title Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-04.