2018 Blues Music Awards Acoustic Album of the Year! 

Premium 180g 45RPM 2LP-Set Half-Speed Mastered by Paul Stubblebine & Pressed by Quality Record Pressings

On Break The Chain, his third album for Reference Recordings - prolific singer, songwriter, engaging storyteller, and masterful guitarist, Doug MacLeod continues to explore the breadth and depth of the human condition. Recorded by Reference's Grammy­-winning engineer 'Prof.' Keith O. Johnson at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, CA, Break The Chain has 12 new MacLeod songs. Each is extremely personal and at the same time, universal; covering subjects topical, humorous, and soulful; from the satirical to the sublime.

The title work, "Break The Chain," composed and performed with his son Jesse, focuses on breaking the cycle of family violence and abuse. A powerful concern all too many are familiar with, Doug and Jesse confront this pervasive issue directly and personally, bringing it out of the shadows. Together, they share the healing, reconciliation and peace available to all who work to prevent the cycle from repeating and to "Break The Chain."

The album was co-­produced by MacLeod and Janice Mancuso and finds bassist Denny Croy, drummer Jimi Bott and percussionist Oliver Brown joining Doug in duo, trio and quartet settings. Like all ‘Prof.' Johnson's sessions, Break The Chain was recorded live, in real­time, with no overdubs or effects. This premium 45RPM 2LP-set pressed by Quality Record Pressings on 180g vinyl and half-speed mastered by Paul Stubblebine will thrill all vinyl ­loving audiophiles and blues fans alike!

Musicians:
Doug MacLeod / Janice Mancuso, producer
Doug MacLeod, vocals/guitar
Denny Croy, bass
Jimi Bott, drums
Oliver Brown, percussion

Features:
• 180g 45RPM 2LP-set from Reference Recordings
• 2018 Blues Music Awards Acoustic Album of the Year
• Recorded live, in real­time, with no overdubs or effects by Grammy­-winning engineer 'Prof.' Keith O. Johnson at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, CA
• Half-speed mastered by Paul Stubblebine
• Pressed by Quality Record Pressings