St. Paul & The Broken Bones - St. Paul & The Broken Bones
The self-titled album St. Paul & The Broken Bones was released October 10, 2025 via the band’s own label Oasis Pizza Records (distributed by Thirty Tigers). For the band — a tight eight-piece soul/R&B collective from Birmingham, Alabama — this record represents a kind of “reset and refresh.” After several albums of experimentation (psychedelic, art-rock, cinematic soul), they aimed to recenter on “song-focused roots” with a warmer, more soulful, classic-sounding record. The album was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals — a symbolic return to the heart of classic American soul and R&B history. According to frontman Paul Janeway, this release captures a reinvigorated band feeling “reignited,” comfortable in their identity, and focused less on proving something and more on making good songs.
📀 Track Listing
- Sushi and Coca-Cola
- Fall Moon
- Ooo-Wee
- Sitting In The Corner
- I Think You Should Know
- Nothing More Lonely
- Stars Above
- Seagulls
- Change a Life
- Going Back
🔊 Sound & Themes — What to Expect
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The album returns to the band’s classic soul / R&B / vintage-soul roots — full horns, earthy vocals, gospel-tinged harmonies and the kind of warmth and groove reminiscent of 1960s/70s southern soul.
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Compared to their recent records (which experimented with psychedelic rock, cinematic textures, and broader atmospheres), this release feels more grounded, intimate, and centered on the joy of songwriting and live-band energy.
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The production — handled in collaboration with acclaimed producer Eg White (known for work with major pop/soul artists) — brings polished warmth without losing the raw soul spirit.
- Lyrically and emotionally, the album balances joy, nostalgia, longing, and resilience — a snapshot of a band reconnecting with their roots while embracing what they’ve grown into.