Rock Band Fuel’s Comeback with New Lineup CD “Anomaly”

Fuel Resurgence makes a big comeback with

NEW CD: ANOMALY

BY ALEXXIS STEELE

Last night I had the pleasure once again to speak with Carl Bell, founder of the rock band Fuel. The first time we spoke a few years ago, he was releasing his solo cd out of Nashville titled Tennessee Fuel.

This time however, it was for the exciting news of the resurgence of the band with drummer Kevin Miller that he originally created. Carl went on to tell me that Kevin had a proposition for him to put the band back together, but with other new members. Carl was hesitant at first because he only wanted to do shows, but when Kevin told him that he already had all the players that were great musicians he played with, Carl got excited to start writing for it.

During the Pandemic in 2020, he wrote, played, produced, and recorded everything on the cd. Carl wanted to make use of the technology that was available since he recorded his solo album. Because of the situation with travel during Covid, he had no choice to do it that way, and the results were phenomenal!.

The only thing that needed to be added were the lead vocals from newcomer John Corsale. The vocals were recorded in Pennsylvania, at two studios, including local favorite Soundmine Studios and then sent to Carl. Enter, Fuels first cd in 18 years since fan favorite albums like Natural Selection,and Something Like Human, this one he called Anomaly. Also added to the new lineup was bassist Tommy Nat, and guitarist Mark Klotz. Now, I have known drummer Kevin Miller for many years, from playing in popular cover band Shotgun Wedding, to his own bands Fosterchild and most recent band Kevin Millers Smashed. In his most recent band,you would find guitarist Mark Klotz, who I had the opportunity to play with when we were trying to start a band some years ago.. Let me tell you I know first hand the guitar and vocal capability that adding Mark brings to the table! Carl and I discussed his awesome vocals and harmonies as well,so adding him to the mix was a real gem!

This lineup of Fuel, brought changes to the table in both looks and sound. Gone is Kevin Miller’s signature longer locks in favor of a short hairstyle, more in line with the rest of the current players. Fans may also notice a slightly different sound, with some tracks leaning towards more of a current radio friendly pop rock sound. Personally I have not yet heard the entire album, but I am excited because of what I have already heard. The band has so far put out three music videos starting with their first single release- “Hard”, followed by “Don’t Say I”, and their most recent video for radio pop song “Landslide”.

For their most recent video, they chose to do it on a rooftop high above the NYC skyline in Manhattan, with great results. The premise of the song is about relationships, and includes some pretty girls, with bar scenes and playing pool.

While they don’t have an actual tour set up for the cd, they are doing some shows, with one local, on November 26th at Musikfest Cafe,in Bethlehem Pa., followed by a show in Lititz Pa as well.

Their 11 track cd was released on October 22nd, and is signed by all the band members.

Fans will certainly not be disappointed by the new lineup and music, as this brings Fuel to a whole other level. I know Carl is happy with it, and stated to me that this is the best band he has ever played in!\