Can't Slow Down cover art

  Studio Album · No. 9

Can't Slow Down Songwriting Credits by Foreigner

2009 Rhino Records 13 tracks 50 min

Produced by Mick Jones, Marti Frederiksen, Mark Ronson  ·  Engineered by Marti Frederiksen, Jason Paige, Anthony Focx

Rhino Records RockHard RockArena Rock
92%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Foreigner carries a lyricist or composer credit.

92%
12 trackswritten by Foreigner 1 trackoutside writers
Foreigner's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer92%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
6
Lyricists
3
Producers
500,000+
Worldwide Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight

Can't Slow Down is a Mick Jones-led writing record built with his modern lineup. As the band's only original member, Jones co-wrote nearly every song with new singer Kelly Hansen and producer Marti Frederiksen, the trio credited together on ten of the thirteen tracks. Outside writers add color on a few cuts: Steve McEwan on 'I Can't Give Up' and 'Lonely,' and Oliver Leiber with Russ Irwin on 'Too Late.' Kelly Hansen sings lead throughout, the clearest sign of the post-Lou Gramm era. The lone exception to the Jones-Hansen-Frederiksen pattern is the closer 'Fool for You Anyway,' a solo Jones composition first cut in 1977 and re-recorded here under Mark Ronson's production.

Can't Slow Down is the ninth studio album by Foreigner, released September 29, 2009 on Rhino Records in North America and their first album of new material in fifteen years. By this point founding guitarist Mick Jones was the only original member, having rebuilt the band around lead singer Kelly Hansen, who replaced Lou Gramm, alongside bassist Jeff Pilson, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, multi-instrumentalist Thom Gimbel, and drummer Brian Tichy. Most of the record was written by Jones and Hansen with producer and songwriter Marti Frederiksen, who also handled recording and co-produced the bulk of the album with Jones. Mark Ronson stepped in to produce a re-recording of the 1977 Jones song 'Fool for You Anyway' that closes the standard edition. The album reached number 29 on the Billboard 200 and number 12 on the Top Rock Albums chart, earning Gold certification in the United States, while singles 'When It Comes to Love' and 'In Pieces' reached the Billboard Adult Contemporary top 20.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Can't Slow Down
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
2
In Pieces #21
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
3
When It Comes to Love #19
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
4
Living in a Dream
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
5
I Can't Give Up
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti FrederiksenSteve McEwan Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti FrederiksenSteve McEwan Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
6
Ready
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
7
Give Me a Sign
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
8
I'll Be Home Tonight
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
9
Too Late
Mick JonesMarti FrederiksenOliver LeiberRuss Irwin Michael Leslie JonesMarti FrederiksenOliver LeiberRuss Irwin Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Russ Irwin (Keyboards)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Jason Bonham (Drums)
10
Lonely
Steve McEwanMarti Frederiksen Steve McEwanMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Ryan Brown (Drums)
11
As Long As I Live
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
12
Angel Tonight
Mick JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Michael Leslie JonesKelly HansenMarti Frederiksen Mick JonesMarti Frederiksen Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)
13
Fool for You Anyway
Mick Jones Michael Leslie Jones Mark Ronson Kelly Hansen (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals)Mick Jones (Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals)Thom Gimbel (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals)Michael Bluestein (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jeff Pilson (Bass, Backing Vocals)Brian Tichy (Drums, Percussion)

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Frequently Asked Questions Can't Slow Down

Who wrote Can't Slow Down?
Most of the album was written by Mick Jones, Kelly Hansen, and producer Marti Frederiksen together, credited on ten of the thirteen tracks. Steve McEwan, Oliver Leiber, and Russ Irwin contributed to individual songs, and the closer 'Fool for You Anyway' was written solely by Jones.
Who sings lead vocals on Can't Slow Down?
Kelly Hansen sings lead throughout. He had replaced original vocalist Lou Gramm, and this was his first Foreigner studio album.
Which original members played on the album?
Guitarist Mick Jones is the only original Foreigner member on the record. The rest of the lineup - Kelly Hansen, Jeff Pilson, Michael Bluestein, Thom Gimbel, and Brian Tichy - all joined years after the band formed.
Who produced Can't Slow Down?
Mick Jones and Marti Frederiksen produced tracks 1 through 12, and Mark Ronson produced the closing track 'Fool for You Anyway.'
Is 'Fool for You Anyway' a new song?
No. It is a re-recording of a Mick Jones song that first appeared on Foreigner's 1977 debut album, here reworked with production by Mark Ronson.
How did the album and its singles chart?
The album debuted at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 12 on Top Rock Albums. Singles 'When It Comes to Love' and 'In Pieces' peaked at 19 and 21 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Did the album sell well?
It was certified Gold in the United States for over 500,000 units and Silver in the United Kingdom. It was Foreigner's first album of new material since 1994.
Who played drums on the album?
Brian Tichy played drums on most tracks. Jason Bonham played drums on 'Too Late' and Ryan Brown played drums on 'Lonely.'

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