Allen Stone – Mystery
Allen Stone – Mystery
Format: CD – Vinyl LP – Digital
Label: ATO Records
Release: 2024
Release date: November 1, 2024
The EP’s title track is out now, featuring 5-time Grammy winner PJ Morton(Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5). The pairing is a match made in heaven, combiningStone’s signature smoothness with Morton’s soulful tones, making for a track that drips with emotional depth and pure musical chemistry. The musical bed was recorded with PJ Morton‘s band in Al Green’s studio in Memphis, TN. “It’s a true honor and milestone to have a song with PJ.” Allen shares “Not only one he produced but is a feature. He’s at the top of my list of artists whom I deeply respect in this music thing.”
The new single follows last month’s release of “Can’t Explain This Love,” the single produced by Soulive’s Eric Krasno, which also features on the upcoming EP.
“Mystery” is a groovy and vibrant EP that is as much about mood as it is about message. From the moment the first beat drops, you’re hooked—drawn into an upbeat tempo that flows effortlessly across tracks, making it an undeniable groove fest. With smooth vocals that cut through like butter on tracks like “Memory of You” and “Sweet Little Rainbows,” Stone proves he hasn’t lost his touch in delivering that lush, silky sound fans crave.
Lyrically, the album takes you on a journey. Love, ego, heartache, and self-realization are all themes Allen Stone masterfully explores, offering a wide emotional spectrum. Tracks like “Already There” and “Ego-Motion“ showcase that growth in content, while also leaning into a soundscape that feels both familiar and refreshingly bold.
Sonically, Stone has taken a few risks, and they all work in his favor. The blend of smooth ballads, uptempo grooves, and explorative production will leave you raising your hands on tracks like “Already There” and dancing without a care on tracks like “Strong” and “Can’t Explain This Love”.
This EP is an exhilarating mix of the old and the new—smooth vocals, infectious rhythms, and an emotional journey that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Allen Stone is back, and he’s brought the funk and soul with him.
Website: https://www.allenstone.com/
Tracks:
01. Already There
02. Mystery ft. PJ Morton
03. Memory of You
04. Can’t Explain This Love
05. Strong
06. Sweet Little Rainbows
07. Ego-Motions