The Melcliff
James Sasser
© Copyright-Matthew James Sasser
(837101267540)
Record Label: James Sasser
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With The Melcliff, Sasser expands beyond his debut with a spare, soulful and incisive recording that has more in common 1960’s folk-rock than country music.
The Melcliff, titled for the SE Portland apartment Sasser lived in while writing the record, begins with the simple and personal Chinatown that showcases the lush harmonies found throughout the CD. Songs Your Side of the Stone, Give It Time, Get It On and Ouijaboard with Linda McCartney thump with a backbeat that recalls CCR and early Beatles. In contrast Ivory, Practical Pistol and Radio Cab give off a haunting vibe from well-used imagery and minor chords. Rounding out The Melcliff is Drugstore Blues, a folk song where melody and lyric combine Sasser’s past, present and future.
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Different is good.
author: Dave M.
I have both of Mr. Sasser's Albums and I must say, there's a big difference between to the two. But different is good.
This new one really keeps you listening. There's enough happening from song to song that it's not just background music.
Can't wait to hear the next one to see which direction he heads.
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yep!
author: Dave
Damn fine songs. Love the stark, yet kinda spacey-ness to recording and the vocals are top-notch. Love it!
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Great songs
author: Jayson
Great songs, period. Nothing else to say.
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