Artist: Eliot Bronson
Album: James
Bitrate: 217kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Rock Ridge Records
Genre: Country
Size: 48.85 megs
PlayTime: 0h 29min 50sec total
Rip Date: 2017-09-30
Store Date: 2017-08-25
Track List:
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01. Breakdown in G Major 3:13
02. Good Enough 3:19
03. The Mountain 3:46
04. Stranger 3:17
05. Rough Ride 4:21
06. Hard Times 4:54
07. Rollin Down A Line 2:52
08. Mercy 4:08
Release Notes:
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Atlanta native, Eliot Bronson, is set to release his newest album, James, this
August with a riveting sound that slaps a rhythm and drowns some folky guitar
licks with the smooth whine of a harmonica. As you make your way through the
8-track memoir of sound, Bronson takes you on ride of passion, emotion, and
thoughtful stories. Recalling his childhood memories in an old brownstone
community where tradition was about working hard despite the tension of getting
away from the emotional draw of relationships and experiences that both inspired
his music and flamed his passion to get out.
Starting with a catchy, Americana, upbeat tune, the album kicks off with
ôBreakdown in G Majorö, and you will find yourself wondering if you are
listening to a new Bob Dylan song when the lyrics fit with perfect harmony right
as the harmonica starts to wail. ôGood Enoughö takes a turn with its impassioned
question, ôis good enough good enough for me?ö You can hear the past in his
poetic words as he talks about the last moments of a relationship as that final
decision of what really is good enough is exposed to listeners. As the next
tracks peaks, you can hear a change in tone as it transitions to a bright, but
metaphorical call to action: ôBeen carrying more than my share, circling roads
that go nowhere. IÆm gonna get ready for the mountain.ö
ôThe Mountainö is an esoteric and emotional song of preparation for something
moreùbut Bronson does not tell us what. He only provides this excerpt, ôThere
arenÆt a lot of layers to lyrics these days. ItÆs just what you see on the page.
So when you donÆt write that way, you get, æWhat are you hiding?Æö WeÆd like to
know what youÆre hiding too, James. ItÆs a flawless transition into ôStrangerö a
heartfelt and slow melody about being locked in secret rooms and wanting to love
you like a stranger, but the upbeat sounds leave you tapping your foot as you
sing along.
After an emotional run through the last 3 songs, Bronson cranks the heat back up
in ôRough Rideö, speaking artistically about the political divide in America in
specific reference to Freddie CrayÆs injustice with the Boston PD in April 2015.
While it is an optimistic and rhythmic message, itÆs a powerful statement of the
impact music has a message to the world. ôHow can you tell a story almost
journalistically with great emotional impact and yet not come off heavy-handed?Æ
I wanted to see if I could do it. Now IÆm glad I did,ö says Bronson.
ôHard Timesö follows the political message and compliments both the musicality
and emotional sentiment in a powerful progression into the final tracks ôRollin
Down a Lineö and ôMercyö which thumps the rhythm before ending in a solemn cry
for ôMercyö in the final track: ôWill you come for me when I need you?ö he
sings.
BronsonÆs new album is packed with great picking, beautiful and honest lyrics,
and a foot stomping, knee slapping harp that will leave you wanting more.