PAT ORTMAN: Pat Ortman

Pat Ortman

Pat Ortman

© 2001 Pat Ortman/Empty Street Music (BMI& (634479220821)

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This CD got to #1 on Amazon.com's Indie Alt Rock chart. It fits in well with bands like REM, David Gray, or Badly Drawn Boy.

tracks

1 Tomorrow Is Never Gonna Be Your Fault
2 Worried About Selling Out
3 It's Just You
4 All Must Go To Sleep
5 Eyes Open Wide
6 Letter To The Editor
7 Alright
8 Melting Down

notes

Pat Ortman is a singer/songwriter with a lot to say. His debut EP "Naked" paired introspective lyrics with a stripped down solo acoustic performance and climbed to #2 on MP3.com. His latest release "Pat Ortman" takes it to the next level, and he's been rewarded with a #1 bestseller in Amazon's Indie/Alternative/Rock category. This success came despite an initial promotional campaign based entirely on word of mouth.

Pat's music can best be described as alternative/modern rock with folk leanings. It fits in well next to artists like REM and David Gray. But hey, read what the critics are saying--->


Smother Magazine Says:
"Pat Ortman's voice reminds me of Michael Stipe's to some degree. The music is a blend of indie and modern rock and a good one at that. In fact a previous online-only CD got to #2 on mp3.com's charts so that should tell you something of how despite having an indie-stripped-down sound it was popular among the mainstream. The same holds true with the self-titled release as well. The bluesy "Worried About Selling Out" is by far my favorite. The lyrical content is another great asset to this wonderfully light-sounding-yet-intelligent-inside release."

Armchair Reviews Says:
"What this album does is take you on a trip through the artist's head. You'll like it more with each listen, and you can tell a lot of love went into this CD." --Tim R.

Canada's Indiemusicpaper Says:
"This album a good one to choose when you just want to spend some time doing nothing but listening to some good straight tunes. It's short, sweet, hooky, punchy, and memorable. This self-titled album which once sat pretty at #1 on www.amazon.com's indie/alternative chart starts off with the swaggering "Tomorrow is Never Gonna Be Your Fault", which has a confident, almost strutting, straight-ahead rock sound. This album has feel-good tunes like the first and last tracks, and goofy ones like the second, called "Worried 'Bout Selling Out", but I would have to say that the standout song, far and away, is "Eyes Open Wide". It's a smooth, sad love song that doesn't really feel like it; with rich vocals and soaring guitar, it is totally different from the following track. That one, called "Letters to the Editor" is literally dripping with cynicism and disgust over the media. Another treat is "Alright", a dreamy little ditty that somehow reminds me of Coldplay... In total, Pat Ortman has created a satisfying yummy CD, with plenty of hummable, singable, pretty damn memorable tunes." --Christina Vasilevski


The Global Muse Says:
"Pat Ortman opens up his self titled CD with a full on guitar assaulted rocker. With his distinctive vocals and intelligent songwriting, Pat has what could be a solid album that is nothing less than a rock-n-roll fueled flame thrower. Pat smoothes things out a little as the album goes on though. After the first song, the music is somewhat tame and more of a popish bluesy thing. Nothing wrong with that, but a little more of that killer guitar work would have been nice to hear.

I did find this album quite enjoyable though. The music was very relaxing at times, and seemed to take the listener in a specific direction. Unlike many indie artists who don't quite know where to go with their music, Pat seems to have his vision in plain sight, and it shines through very well with this album. All in all this is a very good album with a lot of potential. I think many modern rock fans will find this album to their liking." -- Michael Allison


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  • Great Chill Out Music
    author: Patty James

    Turn down the lights, pour yourself a drink, and light some candles. Take a deep breath. Now exhale. And listen. This ain't no party, this ain't no disco. This is singer-songwriterland. Highly recommended.

  • Bring it on!
    author: Cd Reviews

    I first heard Pat's music in late 1999 when his Internet EP "Naked" reached #2 on MP3.com. When I found out a new fully produced CD was coming I was scratching my head about the concept- I had grown to love the spare acoustic arrangements of Pat's intense songs and solos acoustic performances. Never fear- the new CD "Pat Ortman" is light years beyond his previous work, and the fuller arrangements allow him to say and do things that a simple acoustic guitar just doesn't allow. By the way, he not only wrote and recorded everything in his home studio, he played all the instruments himself too. Amazing. You need to check it out. The CD has already gotten to #1 on Amazon's indie rock chart, and it sounds great next to REM and Coldplay. My favorite songs are "All Must Go To Sleep" and "It's Just You".

  • New Voice of Generations X & Y!
    author: Trixie

    I was getting worried that our generation would only have Britney Spears and NSync... I was worried my (as yet nonexistent) kids would look at me with disdain for my generation's apathy and lack of substance. I don't worry about that so much anymore after hearing Pat Ortman. The man is amazing, the songs are REAL, and the overall experience is a mellow high. Pat Ortman rants like a psycho Lenny Kravitz bent on revenge in "Tomorrow Is Never Gonna Be Your Fault" and then flips it in the bridge with an REM inspired melodic hook. With "Worried About Selling Out" he makes fun of people trying so hard to appear earnest when they have not substance (he even pulls The Muppets into it!). "It's Just You" is a damning indictment of a bad relationship. "All Must Go To Sleep" is the most stand-out track in my opinion, where he uses psychedelic pop as a vehicle for a rather heavy political call to arms for our generation. I love this CD!

  • I can't stop!
    author: Baldrick

    I can't stop listening to this album! Pat Ortman combines spare, hard-hitting lyrics and catchy, inventive tunes with wonderfully eclectic influences. Every track is great (how often can you say THAT about an album these days?); "All Must Go to Sleep" is particularly awesome. It's hard to believe one guy did it all. If you're tired of bland corpo-rock and looking for something new, this album is for you.

  • Just amazing and not like the rest
    author: Tiffany

    I found out about Pat Ortman from a posting on MP3.com almost 2 years ago. I've seen him play live in Hollywood, too. This guy is the REAL DEAL. You need to listen, and buy, this before everyone knows who he is.

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