The insert reads “Fear can change you, keep you from what’s true.” In actuality, the quote should read: “Lack of accurate information will change you, keep you from what’s true.” That’s something I’d be fearful of. If it’s absolutely necessary to satisfy an innate feeling or belief – then toss the dice. Not because of anything personal, but because it tends to alienate audiences – audiences with deep pockets for CDs, live shows & products. My wish is for independent artists to eliminate political references. Musicians: Joey Dibono (bass), Erik Schramm (guitar/vocals), Adam Rossi (keys/vocals), Vicki Randle (vocals/percussion), Loralee Christensen (vocals), Pie Fiorentino (guitar/violin) & Andrew Griffin (drums/acoustic guitar/percussion). Excellent vocals on “Heartbreak of Fools,” is where Brad sounds like Brad. “Do the Same for Me,” is in the same pop vein enriched by a David Bowie funk groove sweetened by piano, deep bass & crisp drums. Stanley may not be familiar, but he’s a veteran of the Ohio region – performing & recording since 1974.īrooks continues with inventive pop “Angel of Angles,” - a wealth of catchy hooks. Rockier is “Lee Marvin’s Uzi,” with its nod to the Michael Stanley Band’s energy (“My Town,” “Working Again”). “Millionaires,” is piano-driven, well sung, restrained yet powerful. Bond had style & conveyed a Sam Cooke dynamic few soulful singers possess. Brooks skims the soulful stylistic degrees of one Angelo Bond (songs from Bondage come to mind). I hear potential with a better, stronger arrangement. “The Chance,” - could’ve been filler does have convincing lyrics. Nothing offensive & is an interesting track.īreaking no new ground, the music laid down is pleasant with falsetto & some syrup. Brad’s voice is sufficiently lubricated for an anthem. He now manages CCI’s Small Contractor Bonding Team. He started as an underwriting assistant in 2010 and worked with our contract bond underwriters on all types of contract bonds. “Strange Fruit Numb,” is performed in the funk tradition of Sly & the Family Stone (“There’s a Riot Goin’ On”). Our Small Contractor Program started in 2016 and Billy Gerber has been underwriting this program since its inception. It radiates Motown Holland-Dozier-Holland skill & top 10 grooves. “Why Do You Hurt,” could’ve been covered by The Temptations or the Four Tops at the height of their 60s power. Brad’s tone possesses a cool old-fashioned soul timbre. Though the opener is a balls-out rocker soul is the focus of the LP recorded with minimal overdubs & few multi-tracking tweaks. The 12-cut LP is a miraculous comeback for a fine singer-songwriter who fortunately didn’t lose his voice or enough to sound raspy like the late Levon Helm. Brooks (harmonica/stuff) recorded this after a close-call with throat cancer.
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