All I'll Never Need
© Copyright-John Amen
(634479589928)
Record Label: Cool Midget Records
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Renowned poet and songwriter John Amen released his much anticipated CD, All I'll Never Need, on September 1, 2004. Ranging from stripped-down Americana ballads to fully instrumented rock pieces, the CD is comprised of thirteen tracks that highlight Amen's gift for melody, unforgettable voice - reminiscent of Dylan, Guthrie, and Lennon - and lyrical mastery. Sometimes stark and haunting, other times triumphantly celebratory, these songs offer clear proof that Amen is an invaluable addition to our current musical landscape. The project was produced by Amen and C. Scott and includes appearances by Glen Alexander and Patrick Rives.
Amen's debut poetry collection, Christening the Dancer, was released by Uccelli Press in 2003, and has been nominated for several national awards, as well as a Pushcart Prize. Christening the Dancer has sold over 1000 copies to date. Additional information is available at www.johnamen.com.
Amen founded and continues to edit the award-winning online literary and arts publication, The Pedestal Magazine (www.thepedestalmagazine.com).
"If you're weary of the same old sounds, give John Amen's CD a try. His music is distinctive."
Laurel Johnson, Midwest Book Review
"John Amen is...unflinching as he propels us into a visceral exploration of life, death, and what falls
between."
Kimbra Martin, Small Spiral Notebook
"Amen's poetry vividly sears and sizzles the mind."
The Chiron Review
"[Amen] is a true poet...."
Robert W. Greene, Offcourse
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Poetic storytelling !
author: Laura T. Lynch/Kweevak.com
John is a master storyteller whose songs explore a variety of characters, moods and life lessons. Amen is supported by a group of talented players who add backing vocals, bass, drums, horns, mandolin, pedal steel and violin. Thus, his songs are a musical tapestry of sights, sounds and travels. John's style is a blend of rock, jazz, folk and Americana. Amen uses a variety of vocal expressions to tell his tales of woes and triumphs. At times he is Dylanesque. 'Overload' flows on a straightforward rhythm layered over delicate instrumentation and sensitive, varied vocals. 'Bearings' starts off slow and sad before the tempo gently picks up to the hook than returning to the reflective tone and circling back to the hook enhanced with a harmonica and mandolin part before retracing and closing with the original tone. 'Daddy' features striking guitar chords and bass lines layered over expressive lyrics and vocals. The track takes an interesting turn with a jazzy, horn jam before returning to the more driving, pained vibe of the song. John Amen is a versatile artist who brings passion to his poetic music!
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