Strange Storm by Darrin James
Darrin James's 3rd full length album explores themes of today's climate of constant violence, blatant greed, religious hypocrisy and political chaos. "Strange Storm" takes on new meanings as his music journeys through eclectic landscapes and influences from Woody Guthrie inspired folk, to afrobeat, blues, and rock n' roll.
Tracklist
| 1. | Walking in the Footsteps | 2:29 |
| 2. | Strange Storm | 4:50 |
| 3. | All Around Us | 5:15 |
| 4. | Slow Trickle or the Rising Tide | 2:37 |
| 5. | Dangerous Kind | 4:38 |
| 6. | You Never Know | 2:49 |
| 7. | Downdrafts Cold Fronts | 3:17 |
| 8. | Bombs Away | 6:34 |
| 9. | Covert Mission Anthem | 8:24 |
| 10. | Still Believe In Love | 2:14 |
Credits
released October 18, 2016
Music & Lyrics by Darrin James
Recorded by Darrin James at Ravine Studios, Ann Arbor, MI 2011-2016
(c) 2016 Darrin James
(p) 2016 Bridge Street Music (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved
Mixed by Nick Miller at Mercy Sound, NYC (except tracks 6, 8, 9)
Tracks 6, 8, 9 Mixed By Hernan Santiago at Mercy Sound, NYC
Mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria RIce at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA
Musicians (In Alphabetical Order):
Dan Bennett: Bari, Tenor, Alto and Soprano Saxophones
Thornetta Davis: Backing Vocals on "Strange Storm," "All Around Us," and "Dangerous Kind"
Tim Haldeman: Tenor Saxophone
Ross Huff: Trumpet on "Strange Storm," "All Around Us," "Downdrafts Cold Fronts," and "Covert Mission Anthem"
Darrin James: Guitars, Vocals, Organ, Moog Synthesizer
Dave Johnsen: Bass
Phil Kester: Drums & Percussion except "Bombs Away" and "You Never Know"
Dan Piccolo: Drums and Percussion on "Bombs Away" and "You Never Know"
Ingrid Racine: Trumpet on "Bombs Away"
Heather Schwartz: Backing Vocals on "Bombs Away"
Justin Walter: Trumpet on "Dangerous Kind"
Brittany Willis: Backing Vocals on "Bombs Away"
Music & Lyrics by Darrin James
Recorded by Darrin James at Ravine Studios, Ann Arbor, MI 2011-2016
(c) 2016 Darrin James
(p) 2016 Bridge Street Music (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved
Mixed by Nick Miller at Mercy Sound, NYC (except tracks 6, 8, 9)
Tracks 6, 8, 9 Mixed By Hernan Santiago at Mercy Sound, NYC
Mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria RIce at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA
Musicians (In Alphabetical Order):
Dan Bennett: Bari, Tenor, Alto and Soprano Saxophones
Thornetta Davis: Backing Vocals on "Strange Storm," "All Around Us," and "Dangerous Kind"
Tim Haldeman: Tenor Saxophone
Ross Huff: Trumpet on "Strange Storm," "All Around Us," "Downdrafts Cold Fronts," and "Covert Mission Anthem"
Darrin James: Guitars, Vocals, Organ, Moog Synthesizer
Dave Johnsen: Bass
Phil Kester: Drums & Percussion except "Bombs Away" and "You Never Know"
Dan Piccolo: Drums and Percussion on "Bombs Away" and "You Never Know"
Ingrid Racine: Trumpet on "Bombs Away"
Heather Schwartz: Backing Vocals on "Bombs Away"
Justin Walter: Trumpet on "Dangerous Kind"
Brittany Willis: Backing Vocals on "Bombs Away"
License
All rights reserved.
Darrin James is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter known for his distinctive gravelly voice, gritty and soulful guitar playing, and thought-provoking lyrics. Over several albums, James has embraced the full scope of American rock 'n' roll - encompassing blues, folk, rock, soul, funk, country - and increasingly more flavors from around the globe.