CHANGE IN THE WEATHER

Amazon.com Although this is his first nationally distributed album, Eric Lindell is probably already tired of hearing himself tagged as "blue-eyed soul." But there is truth in that description. Sounding somewhat similar to Delbert McClinton and, with his lanky frame and scraggly beard, looking a bit like a tattooed young Bruce Springsteen/Tom Waits mashup, Lindell has the pipes, the style, and the songs to break out of his bluesy niche and into the mainstream. Recorded at various times in California and New Orleans with a revolving cast of musicians, Change in the Weather falls between a laid-back West Coast-styled soul, gritty Crescent City R&B, and a bit of frisky reggae. Despite the scattershot recording of these tracks, Lindell focuses the album's styles with dynamic and subtly emotional vocals that float with insistent assurance. Horns punctuate the Stax-styled "All Alone" and the breezy Caribbean groove of "It Won't Be Long" adds layers to the already warm, soulful approach. While he never takes a solo, Lindell's ever-present rhythm guitar drives the sound, filling the spaces but leaving room for his low-key, commanding voice. He's clearly enjoying himself, and that enthusiasm shoots out of the speakers due to the singer's snappy, never fussy production and smartly arranged tunes that call you back for another listen. On the basis of Change in the Weather, the forecast for Eric Lindell is--like his music--brisk, crisp, and balmy. --Hal Horowitz Product Description Introducing Eric Lindell, a California-born, New Orleans-bred guitarist/songwriter/vocalist just bursting at the seams with natural-born talent, refreshingly original songs and irresistible rhythms. "Stellar, sublime blue-eyed sould and romping New Orleans R&B, played at the same intersection of soul, blues, and roots rock as Van Morrison." - New Orleans Times Picayune Review ...his jam-friendly style converts blues purists and his voice recalls Stax and Motown-era soul...a laid back, hipster charisma -- An Honest Tune ...sublime soul and New Orleans R&B, played at the same intersection of soul, blues and rock as Van Morrison. -- New Orleans Times Picayune, Lindell is an "old soul" from California reinventing New Orleans R&B...a genuine old school aura that s natural and refreshing -- Offbeat About the Artist Born in San Mateo, California, in 1969, the former "skate-punk" spent countless hours in San Francisco, soaking up the musical sounds of the city, eventually leading him to pick up the bass, and then the guitar. Lindell listened to the music of Donny Hathaway and The Impressions as well as Buddy Guy. He discovered blues greats Junior Wells, Jimmy Reed and Albert King on his own before drifting toward the R&B sounds of Stevie Wonder, soaking up the soul and learning how to craft a song. After performing at bars on the West Coast with a few short-lived bands, Eric formed his own group in 1993 and quickly gained a loyal California audience thanks to countless performances and many late-night jam sessions. Established stars like Charlie Musselwhite and Tom Waits attended his gigs, as did overflow crowds of music fans. Lindell left for New York in 1998, gigging there regularly before heading down to New Orleans in 1999, and quickly discovered the roots music scene. He gravitated toward the West Bank dive bars of Gretna and Algiers, Louisiana, where he befriended many older, swamp pop musicians, who helped him get more regular gigs. Before long, he met up with Galactic's Stanton Moore, and the two began playing together. Some of New Orleans finest players including Harold Brown and drummer Johnny Vidacovich often joined him on stage. Galactic bassist Rob Mercurio began sitting in as well, and word of Lindell's immense talents began spreading around the city. Some of the city's biggest stars began showing up at his gigs, embracing this fresh California kid's funky music. Some of his famous friends and admirers include Branford Marsalis, The Neville Brothers, John Scofield, Chris Chew (North Mississippi All Stars), Vince Welnik (Grateful Dead) and Wally Ingram (David Lindley, Stockholm Syndrome). According to Lindell, "The fact that these amazing people are so complimentary to me and my music means the world to me." Lindell's live shows draw as much attention as his material. His unstoppable grooves, rocking, roots, original songs and excellent musicianship always fill the dance floor wherever he plays. With the release CHANGE IN THE WEATHER, Lindell and band will tour heavily, giving the rest of the country the chance discover for themselves what a growing number of people already know: Eric Lindell is a musician bursting at the seams with talent, with enough original songs and inventive grooves to carry him as far as he chooses to go.
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Author/Artist:Eric Lindell
Binding: Audio cd
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