London July 20 (IANS) Legendary singer Rod Stewart will release his 30th album "Blood Red Roses" on September 28.
"Blood Red Roses" is a personal 13-track collection of originals and three covers.
The album s first single "Didn t I" is about the damage drugs can do from a parents point of view.
This new album his first in three years follows international bestsellers "Another Country" (2015) and "Time" (2013).
"I always think I make albums for a few friends and this record has that intimacy " Stewart said in a statement to IANS.
"Sincerity and honesty go a long way in life and the same is true in song-writing " added the Grammy winner.
Co-produced by his long-term collaborator Kevin Savigar "Blood Red Roses" moves easily from acoustic driven folk through pop/R&B to rock n roll and ballads.

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