Artist: Philip Sayce
Album: Influence
Bitrate: 266kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Provogue
Genre: Rock
Size: 110.36 megs
PlayTime: 0h 55min 21sec total
Rip Date: 2014-08-21
Store Date: 2014-08-22
Track List:
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01. Tom Devil (Feat. Ed Lewis And 4:19
Prisoners)
02. Out Of My Mind 3:02
03. Sailin' Shoes 3:22
04. I'm Going Home 3:04
05. Fade Into You 4:55
06. Blues Ain't Nothing But A Good 3:30
Woman On Your Mind
07. Green Power 4:57
08. Better Days 4:59
09. Easy On The Eyes 3:16
10. Evil Woman 3:11
11. Triumph 5:02
12. Light Em Up 5:05
13. Peace In The Valley (Feat. Joe 6:39
Savage)
Release Notes:
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There is a certain challenge in the industry today, to appeal to the masses,
while holding onto something greater, something unsung. Though not a requirement
for success, Philip Sayce manages to stay true to his modern interpretation of
the blues, and churn out tasteful track after track. His powerful vibrato, the
likes of Hendrix and modern day blues aficionado Gary Clark Jr. would be sure to
admire, bring out a classic sound streaming through your stereo. His licks are
fresh but his roots sit at the surface of every twist and turn.
A strong follow-up to his 2012 effort, Influence kicks and screams on its way to
the top of blues charts. The album features covers like Graham NashÆs ôBetter
Daysö and ôGreen Power,ö a classic blues effort originally by Little Richard.
SayceÆs playfully soulful vibe blends with high shrieks and improvised
interludes to create ôOut Of My Mind.ö A crescendo of guitar and percussion
build to a wavering distortion of sound on ôIÆm Going Home,ö originally composed
by The Sonics. No surprise by that description.
Throughout the album, Sayce takes a powerful riff and pairs it with a worthy
counterpart, his chops. Each fighting for their share of the spotlight, the song
bounces between the two, until it all falls together. Credit must be given to
SayceÆs drummer, who stays on par with the intensity of every song. Miles Miller
channels Mitch Mitchell on ôOut Of My Mind,ö an offbeat bluesy style signature
of the Hendrix Experience. Chris Powell holds his own on the rest.
Dave Cobb, producer on the album, does a phenomenal job directing and
participating in it himself. He contributes a great deal of the modern blues
keys to success. Having worked with Rival Sons, one can easily make the
transition to Sayce in style and talent. Cobb sure knows how to pick æem. It is
easy to herd Sayce into the upper echelon of todayÆs blues guitarists. His vocal
styling paired with his insatiable appetite on the guitar give him all the tools
needed for success, with one x factor, unadulterated raw talent. Being given the
reigns to grow in your own light is not something to take for granted.