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The Music Makers : Gingerjake
Amanda - Eric - Ian - Kris - Joe
The CD : Paralysis ( Six song EP ) 2004
The Songs :
1 : Karats 3:01
2 : Toothpicks and Salt 2:57
3 : Waiting 4:19
4 : Angel 4:20
5 : Spanish 3:51
6 : Grey on Blue 3:40
Here one will find a well recorded CD with six songs that capture the diverse talents and musicianship of the entire band which rises with the range of vocals by Amanda. The album opens with the song 'Karats' which begins easy with soft vocals then digs in with strong bass, guitars and Amanda's keen sense of delivery of the lyrical content.
The songs 'Karats' and 'Waiting' are perhaps the most popular of the
six songs,both among fans live and with radio and internet exposure. Live 'Grey on Blue' would join the two songs as popular songs during their set along with newer material they weave into their live sets. The song 'Angel' has a somwhat haunting flow along the shores of the liter side of the collection of songs which would include 'Toothpicks and Salt' and 'Spanish'. Fans may split hairs on how heavy or pop like when describing the appealing aspects of their
songs. One would not describe them as hard core or strictly metal; perhaps more so alternative heavy with a pop appeal which is dominated by the singing voice of Amanda. A well crafted work of guitars,bass and drums to further package each songs fan appeal. The CD is likely selling rather well as they gather new fans and there may not be a rush to put out a full length album.
Impressions :
A solid effort with a great voice that rallies in a heavy crowd base.
Rating : Four rocks up with three strings of pop culture.
Gingerjake is based in Minnesota
www.gingerjake.com