Fender Telecasters and Martin Guitars
author: Jesse
Rock-n-Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Singer/Songwriter showcases "Americana" Style
author: Susan M. Braden- Shoreline Times / Features Editor
Hard times inspired Ian Charles to go into the studio to record Long Hill Road. Two songs on the CD are dedicated to his father's memory. One, an acoustic ballad, titled, "The Next Day" is a sensitive-but not maudlin- song of loss. Written on Christmas day the first after his Dad passed. Then not long afterward on an up note, there is "Old John's Dedication Waltz". It's a Country Stomp. Upbeat Country Waltz. Ian Charles' acoustic ballads may have haunting melodies and stirring lyrics but, they are not sad songs sung by the river. His mature phrasing conveys emotion. Bob Dylan could be an influence here. But, none of his influences are obvious in his songs. There is plenty of driving powerful tunes where he lets himself go and wails. The upfront sound of his work is a combo of Blues and Folk with a gritty country edge. No over-production, No special effects. Just the sound of the instruments, Acoustic and Electric. Superb.
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Rock-n-Roll / Folk-n-Roll
author: Evan Price
I saw Ian Charles in a coffeehouse about a month ago. He played many of the songs from this disc. His show was completely solo and acoustic. He was completely engaging and he really rearranged these tunes to bring them the right treatment. This disc blew me away when I picked it up because it rocks! But, there is a nice balance with folky stuff. Really personal, great music. It's raw and loose and I was surprised to see that Ian also plays drums on alot of the songs.
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Rockin' / Acoustic'n balance of the scales
author: Jim Cross
I watched Ian the other night at a coffeehouse in Fairfield, CT. His set smoked. He was pushing train songs, folk songs, story songs, rock songs, love songs, ballads. All different types but, all his own. I loved the show and I love this disc. I bought this at the show because of "Into The Horizon". But, I think it's time to buy his other ones too.
Uh huh...yep.
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