long-awaited, new album from legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Mark Farner . Bridging past and present, the grit of industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man, “ Closer to My Home ” champions Farner’s multi - faceted artistry. Celebrating the 55 th anniversary of the iconic hit “(I’m Your Captain) Closer To My Home” the album is highlighted with a re - record, finding Farner in exactly the same form as 1970. From the rebellious “Anymore” to the endearing “Darlin” and to the defiant “Same Game” Farner’s journey as one of rock’s statesm e n is undeniable. “Façade”, “Friends For Forever”, “Real”, “Tiny Fingers” Farner’s journey has always called him towards love an d light. He collaborated with Jim Peterik (The Ides of March, Survivor) on the CD - exclusive “Friends Forever” * . Farner also enlisted the songwriter of multi - platinum rocker Mark Slaughter on “Same Game ”; Slaughter produced “Closer to My Home”. Farner is coproducer. “These songs are honest and from my heart,” Farner said. “ The collaboration with Jim (Peterik) and Mark (Slaughter) came from a place of trust and that makes the whole experience so much more rewarding as songwriters. The audience can fe el that and these songs reflect those very human moments that you can’t find creating a song from a computer.” “‘Closer to My Home’ comes from the idea that love is at the heart of all that I do, and music is my home