Molly Hatchet bring Southern rock to Abbey Road on Lost Horizon, their first studio album in 16 years. Recorded entirely in the London studio’s famed Studio 2, the twelve-track collection pairs Bobby Ingram’s lifelong recording ambition with songs shaped by personal loss, youthful adventures, and the search for peace in an uncertain world.

For Ingram, making the album where the Beatles recorded was an emotional experience. Working with engineer Chris Bolster, whose credits include Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kate Bush, Oasis, and Foo Fighters, the guitarist and songwriter found himself surrounded by the history that helped inspire his own musical life.

That setting provides a fitting backdrop for an album that takes stock of where Molly Hatchet have been and where they’re going. “Dixie Highway” looks back at the reckless freedom of younger days, while the fast-paced “Once A Gambler” turns an all-in wager into a statement about believing in yourself. “Jacksonvillain” brings a sense of humor to memories of the wild nights and formative years spent making music in Jacksonville, Florida.

Since releasing Justice in 2010, the band have experienced triumphs alongside the deaths of bandmates, friends, and family members. Those experiences inform Lost Horizon, as does the unrest Ingram has witnessed while touring. At the heart of the album is his belief that finding peace within yourself is a necessary step toward sharing it with others.

The sessions also introduce a new chapter for the lineup. Longtime members John Galvin on keyboards and Tim Lindsey on bass join Ingram alongside drummer Garrett Ramsden and vocalist Parker Lee. Ingram credits Ramsden with bringing fresh energy to the band and hears echoes of original singer Danny Joe Brown in Lee’s voice.

With its combination of reflection, conviction, and Southern rock spirit, Lost Horizon gives Molly Hatchet’s latest lineup a personal foundation of its own, carrying the band’s history into songs with something new to say.