The Ides of March (album)

The Ides of March
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 14, 2021 (2021-05-14)
StudioStudio Barbarosa, Orlando, Florida
Length51:29
LabelNapalm
ProducerMichael "Elvis" Baskette
Myles Kennedy chronology
Living the Dream Tour
(2019)
The Ides of March
(2021)
4
(2022)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth7/10[1]
Classic Rock[2]
Distorted Sound7/10[3]
Kerrang![4]
Metal Hammer[5]
Riff Magazine9/10[6]
Sonic Perspectives8.5/10[7]

The Ides of March is the second solo album by American singer and guitarist Myles Kennedy. It was released on May 14, 2021 via Napalm Records.[4] In an interview with Kylie Olsson, Kennedy stated that he was listening to this record and told himself that he basically just made a "rock" record but only adding elements from his previous solo effort like acoustic guitar and lap steel guitar.[8]

It was chosen by Loudwire as the 29th best rock/metal album of 2021.[9]

  1. ^ Lawson, Dom (May 12, 2021). "CD reviews: The Ides of March – Myles Kennedy". Blabbermouth. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Flys, Phoebe (May 15, 2021). "The Ides Of March confirms Myles Kennedy as a musical powerhouse". Classic Rock. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Howkins, Jessica (May 13, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Ides Of March – Myles Kennedy". Distorted Sound. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Beebee, Steve (May 10, 2021). "Album review: Myles Kennedy – The Ides of March". Kerrang!. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Hill, Stephen (May 10, 2021). "Myles Kennedy – The Ides of March". Metal Hammer. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  6. ^ DeWal, Mike (May 14, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Myles Kennedy shows his range on bluesy 'The Ides of March'". Riff Magazine. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Smith, Jonathan (May 15, 2021). "Myles Kennedy - The Ides of March (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "MYLES KENNEDY To Release Sophomore Solo Album, 'The Ides Of March'". Sonic Perspectives. February 17, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  9. ^ "The 45 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2021". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2022.