Fingerprints

Artist: Joe Grushecky
Label: Schoolhouse Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 710003001828
EAN: 0710003001828
ASIN: B000065UN0

Release Date: 2002-05-07

Fingerprints

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Tracks:

You And Tonight
I Remember It
Fingerprints
It's A Crazy World
Lucky Man
That's All I Want From You
I Will Not Let My Spirit Fall
Easy Money
Rainy Day In Pittsburgh
Talk Is Cheap
Something To Cry About
Spanish Blood
On The Wall
Hey Lefty

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Customer Reviews:

Deserving of 5 stars.......2005-03-22

I saw Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers open for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes 25 years ago. Last summer, I watched Joe open for the Jukes again at the Arts Festival in Pittsburgh. The irony was unmistakable - here were two artists who've grown, matured and improved. Grushecky (and Johnny Lyons, for that matter) never hit the heights many people predicted, but they both continue to make great music. This CD is filled with great songs - rockers, ballads, songs that make you want to turn up the volume in the car and sing along. Who other than Joe could work Kennywood Park into a song and make it fit perfectly? There's a reason every reviewer to date has given this a 5 star rating. It's rock and roll for people who aren't afraid of growing up.

Joe Grushecky Should be up for a Grammy.......2003-02-20

This is one of the best albums i have heard in a longtime, with all of the garbage music out there these days , its refreshing to here a great straight up rock and roll album, I have just recently been turned on to Joe Grushecky, and man he is at the top of my list, the songwriting is just incredible. This guy deserves a hell of a lot more attention. I also had the pleasure of meeting the Man recently and he was indeed a Very warm sincere individual, who had no problem at all interacting and talking with his fans, One Very Nice Guy and a Hell of a Rock and Roller.

Grushecky: A Survivor of Rock and Roll.......2002-05-22

Joe Grushecky's latest release "Fingerprints," is another fine effort from one of America's best singer/songwriters. This release will not be a disappointment to followers of the long time Pittsburgh legend nor will it be less than a treat to people unfamiliar with Grushecky's work.
This was Grushecky's first solo release as he took some long time friends and headed off to the studio. His band, The Houserockers, do not appear on the album but the group is still intact and are as solid as ever.
For people who are not acquainted with Grushecky, he was the long time frontman for the Iron City Houserockers, the critically acclaimed gritty street tough band from the late 70's and early 80's. His style is often compared to Springsteen, Mellencamp, Seger, Hiatt etc... in the sense of roots rock and roll combined with powerful lyrics and blistering guitar work.
On "Fingerprints," Grushecky shows some versatility but still remains true to his musical roots. The opening track,"You and Tonight" is a guitar oriented romp that will leave you on the dance floor or bouncing your head in your car--it's party rock with no apologies. Amazing guitar and vocals and the tune is getting quite a lot of regional airplay to boot.
Another personal favorite is "It's A Crazy World." Another guns a blazing rocker with some thoughtful provoking messages. In this song, Grushecky pleads, "the schools in our cities are deserted and dark---but we got enough money to build another ballpark." Heady stuff and not likely what you'll hear on the newest Limp Bizkit offering.
Other pleasures are "I Remember It" and "I Will Not Let My Spirit Fall." The former is a visit from the past of Grushecky's first musical memories and tributes while the latter is his ode to being a rock survivor and the courage that it takes to move on with integrity while not giving in.
Other highlights are "Talk Is Cheap" who Grushecky penned with his 13 year old son Johnny (a budding musician in his own
right) and "On The Wall." This track represents a true story about the Vietnam War and the struggles that we as Americans feel about it to this day. It is the most heartfelt song about Vietnam that I have heard since Springsteen's cult b-side "Shut Out The Lights."
All in all, Grushecky never disappoints and always delivers. I hope you will take the time to explore his music and to enjoy this new powerful statement. If you know this American original already, then you know this is another in a long line of great efforts from one of rock and roll's most underrated stars.

Grushecky continues to produce intelligent rock n' roll!.......2002-05-11

The magic remains in this incredible offering from the leader of the world's greatest bar band. Joe Grushecky has been recording unbelievably good music for nearly a quarter century now. Like many of his more recognized peers, such as fan/friend Bruce Springsteen, he is making the best music of his career. Grushecky displays his full range of musical creativity in his debut solo effort, "Fingerprints." The diversity that is apparent on this fourteen track CD assures the listener of a new experience with each listening. Whether you listen to it on your home stereo or in your car, it will be one of your most frequently played CDs. New classic rockers such as "You & Tonight" & "Crazy World" will energize you. While, poignant ballads such as "That's All I Want From You" and "Rainy Day in Pittsburgh" will move and inspire you. The track "Lucky Man" is R&B at its best. "Easy Money" & "Talk Is Cheap" provide funky and driving beats that really mix up the tempo of the CD. This is a very balanced CD that the listener will not tire of listening to. There is not a weak track in the lot. This CD is an essential addition to any serious rock music collection. Grushecky's music has proven to stand the test of time, remaining relevant and contemporary. You won't be throwing this one away in the future - like those Hootie & the Blowfish CDs. Enjoy another Grushecky classic!

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