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Joe Colledge : Convent Station (Demo)
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A unique collection of pop/rock songs inspired by the great songwriters of yesterday and today. Convent Station is a masterful album blending acoustic guitars with electric, while reminding listeners of music legends like Tom Petty and John Mellencamp.
Genre: Rock: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
Release Date: 2005
Convent Station (Demo)
Joe Colledge
Record Label: Swamp Dog Records
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Bring It On 2:49 Album Only
2. Lost Again 3:25 Album Only
3. Convent Station 5:17 Album Only
4. Make You Cry 4:16 Album Only
5. Burden 3:19 Album Only
6. So Confused 5:30 Album Only
7. Best Of Me 3:54 Album Only
8. Serenity 4:07 Album Only
9. American Song 5:19 Album Only
10. This Night 3:36 Album Only
11. Skyline Drive 5:26 Album Only
12. Chasing the Dream 3:47 Album Only
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Album Notes

Joe Colledge is a rapidly rising singer/songwriter from Morristown, New Jersey. This self-produced debut LP places Joe among the hot new songwriters of today's musical era in the pop/rock genre. Recorded as a demo album with nothing more than an 8-track recorder, Convent Station demonstrates his insightful songwriting skills and ability to create catchy hooks without high-tech studio effects. This is music in its purest, most honest form.

Much of Joe's inspiration for Convent Station was derived from the events of September 11th. As Joe drove in to work that day facing the Manhattan Skyline, he witnessed the horrific scene that lives in infamy with all Americans today. He was moved to put his complex emotions to music and bring it to as many people as he could. The songs practically wrote themselves.

Joe Colledge taps into his personal experiences with life, love, depression, and hope in every song while inviting the listener in to share the experience with him. From the 9/11 tribute, "American Song", to acoustic ballads such as "Serenity", one can't help but feel the emotion of the music. Then there are tracks like "Burden", "Lost Again", and "Skyline Drive", which instantly impel you to sing along to their undeniable hooks and catchy melodies.

Joe is now busy performing both solo acoustic acts and shows with his full band in venues of all sizes in the New York Metro area. The resulting word on the street of Joe's live act and the debut CD, Convent Station, is that he is surely generating a buzz in the independent music community that shows promise of a long career for this new talent.

"I was compelled to work with Joe Colledge because the truth and immediacy of his music is rare among today's singer/songwriters. Unlike most of today's pop artists, he doesn't fabricate an image based on marketability. With Joe, there is no faking it - he sings straight from the heart exposing his true emotions without apologies."

- Anthony Vitale, President, Swamp Dog Records

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REVIEWS

Cutting edge singer-songwriter!
author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com
                            
Joe pens songs that have catchy hooks and soothing melodies. He refers to the CD as a demo but its organic quality brings integrity to the music yet offers room to grow the songs as well. This twelve-track collection is a personal record and a response to the events of 9/11. Colledge recalls seeing the New York City skyline every morning as he drove to work. The dramatic change of view after that fateful day inspired two of his most powerful songs, 'American Song' and 'Serenity'. They are heartfelt, acoustic ballads that are sung from the heart. 'Best of Me' has a foot tapping tempo, subtle chords and soft, meaningful vocals. Joe Colledge is a cutting edge singer-songwriter and Convent Station has plenty of potential!

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Excellent new-comer!
author: karen mazzio
                            
Raw emotions-you know what is in the artist's head through his lyrics. I love that each song has it's own style.
A good purchase!

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Variety of music for every mood
author: Charlotte Young
                            
A CD that offers a song for every mood coming from the heart, soul, mind and conscience of its creator, Joe Colledge.  His music stays in your head!!!!

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author: stephanie eisenhart
                            
I love the sound that Joe Colledge has, it is nothing like what you hear on the radio.

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