The Lucky Losers – Arrival

Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz (The Lucky Losers) join forces with producer Kid Andersen on their 2025 release, Arrival. The record is a fearless mix of gospel, blues, soul, and Americana — music that speaks to today’s struggles while echoing timeless themes of love, resilience, and survival. The blistering “S-C-A-M” takes aim at greed and exploitation, while “Pull On The Rope” channels gospel fire into a plea for unity and hope. Berkowitz’s “Sunday Stroller” offers a cinematic portrait of a sly, restless dreamer, and the “Beatlesque” groove underscores the irony. Cathy Lemons delivers an unflinching anthem of solidarity with survivors in “I Believe Her,” while “Pig Iron Tough” proclaims the endurance of a true road warrior. From the New Orleans swagger of “Sorry Brother” to the Memphis soul of “Don’t Let It Slip Away” and the playful “Ain’t the Marrying Kind,” a blues duet, Arrival stands as The Lucky Losers’ best.

Track Listing:
1. S-C-A-M - 4:44   2. Sunday Stroller - 4:34   3. Pull On The Rope - 4:00   4. Play it From The Heart - 4:54   5. I Believe Her - 4:21   6. Sorry Brother - 3:58   7. My Father’s Song - 3:57   8. Pig Iron Tough - 4:50   9. Don't Let It Slip Away - 4:00   10. Misfit Kids - 4:04   11. Ain't the Marrying Kind - 3:40

Personnel:
Cathy Lemons (vocals), Phil Berkowitz (vocals, harmonica) , Chris Burns (keys) , Simon Govan Smith (lead guitar on 1,3,4,5,6,8,10) , Danny Caron (guitar on 2,7,9) , Kid Andersen (guitar on 2,8,11, keys on 1,8,10, bass on 5,9) , Edgar San Gabriel (bass on 1,3,4,6,8,10) , Endre Tarczy (bass on 2,7,9) , Doug James (tenor sax) , Mike Rinta (trombone) , John Halbleib (trumpet) , Jon Otis (percussion, drums on 1,3,4,5,6,8,10) , Paul Revelli (drums on 2,7,9)