The Zac Brown Band has dropped a new song from its upcoming album, “The Owl.”

"Need This," produced by Brown, along with Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, Andrew DeRoberts and Ryan Tedder, showcases a soul-funk side of the Atlanta-based band. The song is now available on all streaming platforms.

ZBB also unveiled the tracklist for "The Owl," which arrives Sept. 20.; the song "Finish What We Started" features Brandi Carlile.

To pre-order, visit

https://zacbrownband.lnk.to/TheOwl.

1. The Woods

2. Need This

3. OMW

4. Someone I Used to Know

5. Me and the Boys in the Band

6. Finish What We Started (w/Brandi Carlile)

7. God Given

8. Warrior

9. Shoofly Pie

10. Already on Fire

11. Leaving Love Behind

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