Description
James Thompson – James Thompson (self titled 2015)
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About the album
1. Wasting This Day Away (J.Thompson) * Angel Wingo (Vocals), Tim Morrison (Drums)
2. Boxed In (J.Thompson) * Angel Wingo (Vocals)
3. Patchwork Quilt (J.Thompson) * Angel Wingo, Kiah & Sadie (Vocals), Steve DiGiovanni (Drums)
4. Back To The Water (J.Thompson) * Angel Wingo (Vocals)
5. What We’ve Got (J.Thompson) * Angel Wingo (Vocals)
6. Something So Real (J.Thompson)* Angel Wingo (Vocals)
7. My Mona Lisa (J.Thompson)
8. Cave Man (J.Thompson)
9. Turn The Key (J.Thompson)
10. Carry On (J.Thompson) * Angel Wingo (Vocals), Tim Morrison (Drums)
James Thompson has played Progressive Rock, Jazz, Jam Band Funk, Bluegrass, Soul, R&B and even roots rock & country. This self titled album reflects his experience in these genres/styles but stays rooted in good songwriting, soulful singing, heartfelt stories and accomplished musicianship. A collection of songs written between 1999-2015, the album could be described as having both a nostalgic vibe (stories & tonalities/grooves) and also a timeless quality (production or arrangements do not hold tight to a particular trend/fad or even genre). Raised on Van Morrison and Band Gypsies, Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, Miles Davis and Black Sabbath… throw in a bit of Leonard Cohen meets Grandmaster Flash in a Austin Texas jam session… it’s a mixed bag but somehow the defined sound of an individual. Primarily a singer songwriter with a very serious passion for guitar.
Mostly upbeat with several introspective pieces the album features several duets with Angel Wingo on songs like “What We’ve Got”, a nod of the cap to Motown and “Something so Real” a soulful ballad that hints at Bob Marley mixed with Phila. blue eyed soul.
Written, Produced & Engineered by James Thompson © Publishing 2015 James Thompson (BMI) ZEN POINT MEDIA James Thompson: Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Bass, Mandolin, Keyboard, Drums/Percussion, Harmonica & Misc. Instruments. Angel Wingo: Vocals. Additional drum tracks by: Steve DiGiovanni and Tim Morrison.
Evan fallon –
Top notch!
Steve G. –
WOW! Great songs… all of them. Vocals and guitar are EXCELLENT!
DAN –
This musician in his maturity shows off the full range of his talents- different genres, arrangements, styles of production. This would be enough for many a musical career, but in this case one has the sense not merely of fulfillment, but of many
new and exciting musical directions for this artist.
CHORAL EDDIE –
You will find some songs that you will listen to over and over – they’re that good. Well worth buying the album.