After 22 years at the helm of New Zealand's most loved rock band, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood has built up a treasure trove of musical connections. With a vast collection of musical ideas and a bit of downtime, Jon began work on a project which has now become The Adults -- a celebration of his work with some of New Zealand's brightest talents and an iconic Kiwi album in-the-making.
The Adults are Jon Toogood (Shihad), Tiki Taane, Shayne Carter (Straitjacket Fits/Dimmer), Anika Moa, Ladi6, Julia Deans, Gary Sullivan (JPSE/Dimmer), Nick Roughan (Skeptics), Ruban & Kody Nielson (The Mint Chicks), Warren Maxwell (Trinity Roots/Little Bushman), Ricki Gooch (Trinity Roots) Redford Grenell (ex-Shapeshifter) and Steve Bremner.
Their debut, self titled album (2011) features the tasty sweet soul of "Nothing to Lose" which has gone on to become a #1 Alt radio hit and YouTube favourite.
"One Million Ways" (the first official single) is one of the many standout tracks -- infectious and epic in equal measure. Other highlights include the Anika Moa lullaby-esque "Sleep Me Tight", good friend Julia Deans on the optimistic "New Beginning" and co-pilot Shayne Carter on "Most Important". The result is a collection of unique songs -- beautiful in its eclecticism.
Tracks:
1. One Million Ways
2. A Part Of Me
3. A New Beginning
4. Reunite
5. Nothing To Lose
6. Sleep Me Tight
7. Most Important
8. Up and Gone
9. Everyday I Wake Up
10. Long Way Off
11. Anniversary Day
12. Please Wake Up
