MUMBAI: Rod Stewart’s much anticipated new album, Another Country, which is scheduled for release on 23 October via Capitol Records, will continue a prolific new chapter in Stewart's storied career as one of rock’s most gifted storytellers.

With his singular voice, narrative songwriting and passionate live performances, Stewart has amassed sales of more than 200 million albums and singles worldwide. Throughout his career, he has bagged 18 Grammy nominations, and in 2007 was bestowed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England.

 “I've found that the only way to write songs is to be as personal and honest as possible," said Stewart.

 "When my last album was so well-received it gave me the confidence to keep on writing, and to examine and write about different things. It also gave me the freedom to experiment with different sounds - like reggae, ska and Celtic melodies," the artist added.

Fans who pre-order the 12-song standard or 17-song deluxe album from digital retailers will instantly receive a download of Stewart's first single “Love is”, along with an instant download of "In A Broken Dream," the infamous 1968 Python Lee Jackson song featuring the vocals of a yet unknown Stewart.  The video for "Love is" has been released on 30 June on Vevo and features Stewart and his band jamming on the roof of the iconic Capitol Records building in Hollywood, CA.       

. "It seems like I've spent years of my life in a recording studio so being able to record this album at home, where most of the songs were written, felt so much more intimate and inspiring," said Stewart on his collaboration Kevin Savigar, who co-produced the album and on his tryst with technology.