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ERIC STUART BAND - BOMBSHELLSHOCKED

Rober Silverstein 20th Century Guit | 02/24/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Praised early on by rock legend Peter Frampton - who also produced his 2001 album Blue, Dressed In Black-NYC singer-songwriter Eric Stuart has finally released his long awaited new album. Packed with ten powerful tracks, the release of BombShellShocked on the newly established RevUp Records is clearly among the major CD releases of 2003. A winner of the coveted John Lennon Songwriting Award, Stuart stakes out a unique musical terrain of his own BombShellShocked. Solid examples of his expressive Songwriting on songs like "Revelation' and 'The Second Time Around' are as good as it gets and, supported by fine players like Phil Nix (guitars), Kevin Merritt (keyboards) and Jagoda (drums), Eric Stuart continues to refine his songwriting craft."

Powerful emotions, powerful music--more than you bargained f

B.E.W. Dragon | Edinburgh | 02/18/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The music of ESB (Eric Stuart Band) is a genre of its own, which makes it a challenge to describe. If you imagine a triangle between the gravelly emotion of Bruce Springsteen, the easy charm of Buddy Holly, and the suave richness of Elvis Presley; then I'd say most ESB songs would fit somewhere within that triangle. Overall, Bombshellshocked is the least country-sounding of their 3 in-print albums, though it still has its presence. What is most striking about these songs are their complex and powerful emotions and original points of view. There is never a dull moment, and nothing is ever cliché. Sad Day for Love isn't so much a song about sadness, but more like the shock of maddening frustration that makes you punch the wall before you sink to the floor. Bad Seed to Sow isn't simply about racism, but also about regaining childhood innocence and being a good role model. The Remedy (my favorite song on this album) is more than just encouraging; it's about seeing your problems as they are and then overcoming them--"stare in the face of the beast within; I'll help you rise above your own misfortune." Sooner or Later rocks out with strong emotions of enthusiasm, excitement, and anticipation. As always, ESB gives you the wonderful tunes you want with much more quality than you bargained for. Whether you play it in the background, or deeply contemplate about the music, ESB delivers. Also check out their other two albums: Blue Dressed in Black, and In the County of Kings!



Blue, Dressed in Black

In The County Of Kings

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Yu-Gi-Oh! - The Movie

Shadow Hearts"

DizzySpellBound!

E | 05/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is a rare person that possesses such immense talent and devotion to their craft that their supreme quality is instantly recognizable to anyone they meet. That's the way it is with Eric Stuart; from the first few notes he sings, you know he is doing what he was destined to do. With subtle vocal variations, like a magician meticulously enunciating a complex spell, he carefully shapes each precise word to summon his story and breathe life into it. You find yourself cast into a vivid dream world held together by compelling feelings of sorrow and joy, success and failure, that you find surprisingly close to your own!



Somewhere in the vicinity of contemporary country, folk, and roots rock--this band is in a genre of its own that appeals to everyone. Your first time listening through one of their songs is an experience you will never forget--that dreamscape-conjuring voice, unforgettable tunes, powerful story-telling, sharp-witted lyrics, brilliant instrumentation; these are larger than life living legends, and it is a sublime honor to be enchanted by their musical magic! I'm DizzySpellBound!"