Let me start out by saying that Jeff is one of my favorite Indie artists. His music never fails to lift my spirits; it causes me to think and to look at the world in a new light. That being said, I pre-ordered his latest CD "Close Circle" with great anticipation.
I was not disappointed. As I said in a brief Amazon review, if you buy this for the first cut alone, you will have gotten your money's worth. "Rescue" is a song that resonates with me. The recording, like every recording on this cd is crystal clear. I love being able to hear each instrument, no murky mix here. I won't go through each song but the tings Ilove about this cd are in no particular order:
Jeddrah. If you have ever heard her sing you know why. I love her voice. She blends so beautifully on close harmony. I wish she sang on every cut!
Mandolins. I love the sound and the use of the mandolin on a number of the cuts adds a depth to the song, giving it a classic folk feel that I seldom hear anymore.
Different musical styles. This is not a straight folky effort. I love "Always the Mystery" for it's Spanish guitar sound. I love the groove in "How long running'.
Drumming. I love the tone of the drums. Again, a clean clear recording, no mud!
Lyrics and vocals. Can you separate the dancer from the dance? Me either. As a "word" person, I love Jeff's use of language and the delivery in his vocals. He has a voice that is easy on the ears, but interesting enough to keep you engaged.
This is a good one. I have been listening to it all week in my car and I HAVE reached my saturation point. I will go back to it again and again in the coming weeks.
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