Private Player

Artist: James Angell
Label: Psycheclectic
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 619981062527
EAN: 0619981062527
ASIN: B00006JJ4Y

Release Date: 2002-09-24

Private Player

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Tracks:

Ooh Love
Who's Wakin' Me Up?
Ed Blue Bottle
Call Off The War
Picture Perfect
Treat Song
Dear Dying Friend
Sweet Bell

Customer Reviews:

Who's Waking Me Up?.......2005-02-06

James Angell is! That is, waking me up to the realization that there is still fantastically original, wonderfully layered and complex music still to be made. A consumate performer, too ... I live in the Portland metro area and have had the good fortune of seeing James live in concert at all but two of his solo shows ... yes, including the shows with John Taylor of Duran Duran. It's true ... some real heavy hitters have been inspired by his music ...

But back to the CD. If you are interested in complex, thoughtful, layered music that will keep your interest for years to come ... this is the CD for you. No boring bubble-gum pop that was out of style ten minutes ago. Sometimes intensely moody, sometimes delightfully fun ... it is all in there. Click on the links above and take a listen. Just remember that your computer won't do it justice.

I have had the priviledge of hearing some of James' newer recordings for an upcoming album as well and I am here to tell you ... it is something worth waiting for. Even better than Private Player, capturing his live energy. (But don't wait until then for a listen, it may be awhile yet!) Why he hasn't been snapped up by a major label yet is beyond me.

Buy it, try it, you won't regret it!

james is amazing.......2003-04-25

this record is a great example of how talented james is. he is a telented performer and a great songwriter. great tracks here. buy this record and support talented indie artists!

Very relaxing and good CD to listen to -- worth your money.......2003-01-07

My husband and I saw James Angell at a gig here in Portland, OR when John Taylor was playing bass for him. I was most impressed and bought the CD. It is a really good listen. I highly recommend it, even if you don't much like listening to mellow music. This one is really different and refreshing.
Well worth your money, I would say.

Good Lord.......2002-10-24

I was absolutely stunned by this CD. I'd read about it and bought it on a whim because of good reviews--wish I had some quotes to drop. I do know a song from this CD will be on Paul McCartney's Garland Appeal and that Bowie called the artist at home to rave about it, but I really must say that the hype is nothing compared to a good listen. Okay, now I over-hyped it, but gee-whiz, I can't remember the last time I paid money for a CD and didn't feel ripped off. This is the real deal, a guy who just makes music, genres be damned. Really good stuff. The first song is amazing, I'm amazed it's not a #1 for real.

James Angell's Anarchy in Alternative Pop/Rock.......2002-10-19

With 4 1/2 Stars this All Music Guide Pick was called "The underground classic of 2002." The New Yorker, Magnet Magazine, and Alternative Press (`Major new talent') gave glowing reviews. John Taylor (Duran Duran) was so inspired by James Angell's performances in New York, he is now Angell's new bass player. Paul McCartney's Garland Appeal has picked the first cut to release on their compilation CD. David Bowie & Courtney Taylor are big fans...

Kindred spirits include: Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Bowie, Tom Waits, Moby, Elton John and Tod Rundgren. If you want radical change ups and soothing passages with the whispered murmurings of the psycheclectic...you're already here. Wanna make your weekend? Order this thing, sit back and relax -- with a little help from your friends.

Let me know what you thought.

Paving the way back to independent music,

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The Köln Concert ~ Keith Jarrett

Orchestra U.S.A.: The Debut Recording ~ John Lewis, Orchestra U.S.A.

Tea for Two

The Waiting ~ Jill Seifers

Jane Duboc ~ Jane Duboc

Guitar O Hikingara ~ C-Kun

Hasta el Gato ~ Septeto Turquino

Golden Best ~ Linda Yamamoto

In Raindrops ~ Tarloh