REX CARROLL BAND, THE – THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW (15TH ANN. ED.)

Fifteen years after it first tore onto the scene, That Was Then, This Is Now makes its long-overdue debut on vinyl – louder, heavier, and bluesier than ever. Pressed on Delta Maroon Vinyl and limited to just 200 copies, this 15th Anniversary Edition captures Rex Carroll (Whitecross, King James, Fierce Heart) at full throttle-channeling gritty southern blues with the soul of a rock revival and the chops of a guitar legend. Originally released in 2010, the album showcased a raw, groove-laden side of Rex that still ripped with technical fire. Mastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell (Bride, Deliverance, Saint), this edition includes a 12×12 full-color lyrics insert, a new 2025 reflection from Rex himself, and two scorching new bonus tracks: “Highway Roll” and “In For Some Trouble.” From the gritty stomp of “Witch Dr. Bones” to the soaring licks of “Throw Them Bonz” and the soul-drenched melodies of “My Train,” this is blues rock with bite, backed by the rhythm section of Antonio Acevedo and Gary Miller holding down every heavy groove. If you’re a fan of ZZ Top, Glenn Kaiser Band, or the shredding days of Whitecross, this collector’s vinyl is built for your turntable – and your soul.