38 Special recently released a new single, “Slightly Controversial,” featuring Train’s Pat Monahan.

“Slightly Controversial” is the latest single from the classic southern rock band’s upcoming album, Milestone, set for release on September 19, marking their 50th anniversary. Milestone will mark 38 Special’s first album in more than two decades.

Speaking about “Slightly Controversial,” the band’s frontman and co-founder Don Barnes said, “This song is wrapped around a mystery woman who’s been through a few things in her life. She wants to keep people guessing and talking about her every move and they just can’t seem to figure her out. Her choice to be an enigma is for her own emotional protection. I’ve known someone like this and felt compelled to explore the story. The song is a powerful guitar banger with Pat Monahan and me singing together. Pat absolutely crushed it! We all had a great time putting that track together.”

Monahan adds, “A while back I sang on Joe Bonamassa’s version of ‘Hold On Loosely,’ one of the all-time great songs from 38 Special. Don heard it and contacted me about ‘Slightly Controversial.’ What a great honor to sing on a track from one of my favorite bands and songwriters. I hope I did it justice.”

Milestone tracklist:

“So Much So Right” (D. Barnes / J. Peterik)
“Slightly Controversial” feat. Pat Monahan (D. Barnes/B. Capps/R. Wilson)
“All I Haven’t Said” (C. Barnes/D. Barnes/J. Peterik)
“The Main Thing” (D.Barnes/J. Peterik)
“Long Long Train” (D.Barnes, R. Bachman)
“Looking For My Life” (D. Barnes, J. Peterik)
“Making Up For Lost Time” (D. Barnes, J. Peterik)
“Windows of Memories” (D. Barnes, J. Peterik)
“The Look” (J. Peterik)

Source: RTT Music News