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By: Jenn Dugas
We've all heard the words "musical growth" in reference to many bands new
albums. However, I think that is a favorite term used too freely
by
writers. Edwin McCain's new album, Misguided Roses, shows true
musical
growth, as well as expansion in size and into other areas of music.
Anyone that is familiar
with Edwin McCain's debut album, Honor Among
Thieves, knows that it was an amazing album, chock full of musical
ingredients, such as jazz, folk, pop, and rock. 'Honor' also
featured
guest artists Rose Stone (Sly and The Family Stone), Darius Rucker
and Mark
Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish), Lili Haydn, and others. Edwin's
scratchy
and soaring vocals, along with a very tight band, made this record
something that every music fan could listen to and enjoy.
Misguided Roses is the second
and long-awaited, much anticipated album
that all Edwin McCain fans longed for. The writing of this record
began
while the band was still on tour in support of the first record and
continued throughout the recording of 'Misguided.' This album
contains
many of the influences from'Honor' and takes them to a higher level
with
the addition of guitar player Larry Chaney.
Edwin's dear friend, Nil
Lara, who is Cuban and has a very distinct style
of music was the inspiration behind the first single, "See The Sky
Again."
You can actually hear that some of Nil's style "rubbed off" on Edwin.
The
band has gone into another different direction with "How Strange It
Seems,"
which is a very grinding, bluesy song. Misguided Roses is a bit
more
upbeat than Honor Among Thieves, however, it still features all types
of
music and touching lyrics that people can relate. to. The beautiful
ballad, "I'll Be," is the latest single, and for those of you who can't
get
enough, there's a hidden track on the CD only.
Misguided Roses has taken
off well and has had rave reviews; I'd like to
add this one to the collection. With the growth on this album,
Edwin
McCain has given us an incredible record with a stronger sound quality
and
range of music that will captivate any audience. Misguided Roses
is one of
the most fantastic and original albums to be released this year.
Pick up a copy of Misguided
Roses at your local record store and request
"I'll Be" on your favorite radio station. For information on
Edwin McCain,
please write P.O. Box 550011, Atlanta, GA 30355/edwin@mindspring.com
or
check the official websites at http://www.edwin.com
and
http://www.atlantic-records.com.
Chantal Kreviazuk- "Under These Rocks & Stones"
It has been the female talent that has given Canada the international recognition
they rightly deserve. Now a new songstress has emerged. Her name is Chantal
Kreviazuk. Her album, Under These Rocks And Stones is her debut release
and it is sure to be a pivotal record in the history of the Canadian music
industry. Although less
somber to her female counterparts, Sarah McLachlan and
Jann Arden, Kreviazuk has a honest emotion to her songs. Whether it's a
guy that made her mad in Believer, a discussion of innocence
in the hit single- Wayne, or Surrounded (Which is about the aftermath of
a friend's suicide), Chantal captures the true feeling of every situation.
Sung with innocence, insight and vulnerability, Under These Rocks and Stones
is an album worth listening to....many times.
