Leroy

Leroy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 5, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B00005K9QN
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,593 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Leroy brings "new rock" to the table..., June 12, 2001

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J Cox (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leroy (Audio CD)

With a style of music unlike any other genre currently available, Leroy steps upon the music scene and offers something to listeners that will either make or break his career in music; originality.

Each album track employs an electric guitar, and the unmistakable growl-whine of singer/songwriter Leroy, who's last name never appears within the liner notes of his self-titled album, Leroy. Drawing influences from the blues, funk, pop, rap and rock, each track offers a new twist to delivering well written lyrics.

"The Way We Carry On" begins with a distorted Hendrix-style guitar riff, and melts into a smooth rocker before later borrowing from hip-hop with a guest appearance by Damani Washington who adds a rap backing amongst a wailing blues guitar and various symphonic stringed instruments.

As difficult as it may be to pigeonhole acts like Leroy into a set musical genre, the variations between songs such as "Over You" and "Ricochet" make it near impossible. With an 1980's era musical sound, "Over You" differs greatly from the crunchy rock feel of "Ricochet."

While each song seems to have its own voice and styling, the reoccuring vocal whine of Leroy seems to bind each track together on the album. Each track is essentially different, and yet the same. Unlike any of the acts currently in the public eye, Leroy seems to make the transition from his inner person to his listeners by simply putting his music out in a risky take-it-or-leave-it attitude that tends to shape popular music. Although some tracks may be a bit difficult to really place in radio rotation, at least one or two of the 13 tracks should reach the public ear within the near future. Whether or not Leroy will be around in a year or two is unforeseen at this point, but having a diversely oriented musician writing his own music is always respected if not welcomed.

Leroy assures us with his lyrics, "Don't cast me astray/Cause all I'm gonna do is ricochet." Maybe as a message to listeners, he is in fact asking for his chance to truly become a new driving voice in music, stepping out of the shadows of the fallen acts before him.

The Bottom Line: Leroy simply refuses to be labeled into a musical grouping. While each track borrows upon the influences of various styles of music, they all seem to join together to create a new and unusual sound from a talented and almost mysterious musician.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very original sound, August 28, 2001

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Digitalshell "Michelle" (San Ramon, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leroy (Audio CD)

This CD is very good, and thoroughly original. The music is very rich, and the guitar riffs remind me of the old school classic rock guitar. This sound is much different from the screaming noise that comes with so many of todays groups. Leroy offers something very unique. His lyrics are meaningful and understandable; his music will grab hold of you and make you listen if for no other reason than it's just plain good. If you like classic rock and modern alternative, give Leroy a try.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative!!!, November 12, 2001

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This review is from: Leroy (Audio CD)

Leroy brings a new and origina sound to the music scene. His voice is vry distinct, but not in an annoying way, and he music is very good. I recommend this album to someone wh appreciates good music.