19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Bother, February 22, 2009
This review is from: Jace Everett (Audio CD)
First off, Jace Everett is fantastic - he has an incredible voice, really good, solid songs, a true country blues sound, and an amazing team of backup musicians.
That said, don't bother trying to get this cd. Go to his website and buy "Old New Borrowed Blues" instead. After having listened to it, I have to say that the gloss and overkill production that comes from a major record label release does his talent no favors. His independent, stripped down record is WORLDS better - the energy is almost tangible, and the performances are flawless - all recorded in the guitarist's livingroom in one take. His music, talent, and voice stands so much truer and richer on that record than on this self-titled release. After failing to purchase a copy of "Jace Everett" at a reasonable price on ebay, I downloaded it from iTunes, and I'm glad it only cost me ten bucks. I was so disappointed with how much was just *lost* amidst the flash and gloss of big-label production. Sony was clearly trying to shove him into the droll and dead mainstream country sound, and, after hearing what Jace Everett really sounds like, it was just disappointing. I'm glad he's gone independent and really look forward to more of his music on his terms.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jace Everett, Where are you?, January 26, 2010
This review is from: Jace Everett (Audio CD)
Love this CD, I play it everyday while I'm working or cleaning house. Jace needs to get back into the business of releasing another and another.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where has this man been hiding?!, September 11, 2009
This review is from: Jace Everett (Audio CD)
Like many of us, I hadn't heard of Jace Everett until True Blood burst into my life. The theme song intrigued me, so I went on a little Google scavenger hunt to learn more. I found this album first and, based on Bad Things, took a chance on it. I was not disappointed. Jace's music is wonderful - gritty, sensual, and far from ordinary. I found his website soon after and have purchased his other two albums. Wow. Can't wait for more!
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