ED JAMES
Meet Ed James (Jam)
Reviewed by DJ Johnson

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We get quite a few one-man-band CDs here, and most of them sound like exactly what they are. Meet Ed James is a CD full of fun power-pop verging on bubble gum that is so seamless that you immediately forget you're not hearing a band. James is excellent on all instruments and he's a genuine vocal talent, able to nail the most complex harmonies. Add to that the fact that he's a first rate arranger and you have a star in the making. James' songs are happy, bouncy pop that might have bits of influence from Nick Lowe, The Plimsouls and even The 1910 Fruitgum Company, though most of it is just pure Ed James. There are songs that should be hits here, though, of course, a self-release has zippo chance of reaching the masses. Call your local rock station and request "Party At Joe's" and "How Was I To Know." Let the people decide. Meet Ed James is a good time waiting to be had. This is only his debut release, which means the guy's only going to get better. I can't even imagine what that'll be like. (Hear sound clips and buy Ed James' CD on the web at http://members.aol.com/EdWorld.)

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