ARTIST: Rick Brantley
TITLE: Prize Fight Lover Soul Auctioneer
LABEL:
GENRE: Rock
BITRATE: 208kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 27m total
RELEASE DATE: 2008-00-00
RIP DATE: 2008-06-19
Track List
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1. Prize Fight Lover Soul 4:11
Auctioneer
2. Peace on Earth 5:44
3. I Don't Believe In Love 4:22
4. Living On The Outside 4:15
5. Tookie 3:33
6. Blue Bandana 5:38
Release Notes:
When Rick Brantley opens his mouth, it is time to listen. Behind his thunderous
voice, pounding piano, and pulsing rock guitar lies a vision, or, as Brantley
puts it, a "battle cry." Expect to discover the heart of the human existence:
the desperation and disillusionment, cynicism and longing, but also an
inexhaustible hope. ItÆs as if he has developed a true artistic detachment that
bleeds authenticity. It is hard to believe that the music and lungs responsible
for this authentic 21st century "millennium rock n' roll" originates from such a
young Georgia native, but Brantley sees his youth as an asset.
On stage, Brantley's youthful energy collides with his world-weary insight,
creating an irresistible friction. Though his fiery music could certainly stand
alone, it is the often-wistful lyrics that give Brantley's songs their
dimension. He gives rock n' roll a conscience and an overwhelming sense of
triumph and couples that with a belief that music must be more than just a
soundtrack. In his own words, he views himself and his music as "a mouthpiece
for many things: tolerance, freedom, love, hope, justice, peace...war...God's
instrument to change this world."
It seems Brantley has created the perfect balancing act. He combines Otis
Redding's moan and Joe Cocker's growl with all the heart-pounding intensity of a
breathless Bruce Springsteen. Add a horn section, a couple gospel background
singers, and an unshakeable purpose, and you find yourself listening to Rick
Brantley. It is the flickering human spirit standing up to the grit of reality.