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Jackie Blue
Behind Me
Genre: Classic Rock

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Detroit Queen
2. Shame
3. G
4. Daylight
5. Jackie
6. I.B. Waltz, Virginia
7. Another Day
8. Channel 5
9. Free Me
10. Forget Slow

CD Details

All Artists: Jackie Blue
Title: Behind Me
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Jackie Blue
Original Release Date: 4/16/2001
Release Date: 4/16/2001
Genre: Classic Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 634479232121

Synopsis

Album Description

Jackie Blue's "Behind Me" CD was written musically so that each song stands on it's own, independently--a song for every day or mood. Lyrically, each of our songs reflects personal and political themes. From the story of a classic "lady of the night" in "Detroit Queen," to a celebration of our singer's young son in "G" (written for Gabriel), to the need to use the power of the media to help the poor and downtrodden in "Channel 5." We even wrote the "I.B. Waltz, Virginia" as a tongue-in-cheek country song for some of our southern friends (you know who you are). The actual recording was done in our home studio using computer-based digital recording and editing equipment. The band did everything from playing and singing, to engineering, mixing, and producing our CD. Start to finish, Behind Me is a CD by Jackie Blue. The performances capture a snapshot of our time together in late 2000.

CD Reviews

Review of Jackie Blue's "Behind Me"

xit187 | Ohio | 01/20/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"First thing first, The "Behind Me" photo rules, what a cool idea and CD name. Jackie Blue has done the impossible with this debut masterpiece. This Detroit "Funk n Roll" party train formed recently in May 2000. WOW! They kept their costs low by virtually doing "EVERYTHING" themselves (Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Publishing, etc...), not to mention in such a short time frame.
This CD plain out rocks "start to finish". Original music at its finest. Bands should take notice and follow this pace. Nothing in this CD is lost, the recording is professional, all songs are solid, endless efforts displayed from each member. Jackie Blue obviously brings many years of experience to the drawing board. Songs like "Detroit Queen" & "G" shine more talents than most of there influences (Lenny Kravitz, Korn, Sly & the Family Stone, Aerosmith, Pretenders). These songs will leave you singing over & over for days.
What a band biography. Guitar player becomes drummer, bass player becomes guitar player, shows in New York City, Detroit, Ohio, full length CD, websites, etc... accomplishments never ending. All this within a year??? Todd Laucombe plays the drums like nobody's business, hard hitting, solid, demanding non stop wreckage. Tom Libertiny's bass lines bother the soul, nicely tweaked, extremely smooth, fast paced perfection. Chip Thomas will take you places you've only imagined on guitar. Guitar solo's that screams over-indulgence, mean rhythms, & structured timing. Its a beautiful thing. Brent McKay's heart felt vocals offer melodic sweetness & endless attitude.
Dave Mathews Band your days are numbered, there's a new group in town called Jackie Blue. The entire CD is fun, a fine choice for partying loudly too, or perhaps vacuuming the house. Buy this CD its a big thumbs up. Retro-Flavored Power Pop/Rock funk at its finest. Siskel & Ebert would be proud. Warning, Track Listings: Detroit Queen, Shame, G, Daylight, Jackie, I.B.Waltz Virginia, Another Day, Channel 5, Free Me, & Forget Slow, may stunt your growth and induce labor."