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can feel the difference. Perhaps due to his dozen-plus years as a
serious performer, Jerry Joseph's music carries a vitality not
found in most neophyte bar-busters. When seeing his live show, one
should be prepared to sit and writhe-this music is definitely good
for what ails you. the man is a ferocious animal on stage, and his
take on blue-collar rock'n'roll is equally as stormy. - The Rocket
Magazine
Everything was
Beautiful, Jerry Joseph's latest solo album, was recorded on
Vashon Island, Washington at friend and producer Pete Droge's
studio, The Tree Farm.
On this record Joseph and Droge relied on their longtime
friendship to produce a record that is intimate and captures some
of Joseph's finest song writing. He writes passionately and
honestly about love, loyalty and his personal history. This
collection of 12 songs was written since his recent return to
Portland, Oregon and during his numerous trips to Europe.
"I believe that, ultimately, so much of music is forcing
people's attention. You know, writing songs that mean something. I
want someone out there to listen and just go, "yeah, that is
so true."
Everything was Beautiful also showcases the talents of
guest musicians Peter Stroud, Dave Hull (Sheryl Crow), Ian Moore,
Paul Brainard, and Caleb Klauder.
UlfTone Records boasts a deep roster including titles by David
Lindley, Chris Whitley, John Prine, Steve Forbert, Pat MacDonald
and John Trudell.
The idea for the title of his new solo-album "Everything
was Beautiful" is taken from the American writer Kurt
Vonnegut. "Somewhere in his books he describes a grave, on
which is written: "Everything was beautiful, nothing hurt."
That was a great image I thought" Jerry says with a little
irony.
" A truly great songwriter who can see as well through
other peoples' eyes as he can through his own and then deliver his
message like he's on a holy mission." - David Lindley
Joseph recently spent three weeks touring as the support act for
Vic Chesnutt in Europe. This past year his band, the Jackmormons,
has toured in the United States with both Widespread Panic and
Gov't Mule, as well as two headlining national tours.
Everything was Beautiful will be released in October 31,
2000, on UlfTone Music's new United States division of their
company. With solid support from a progressive label, and his best
record to date, Joseph can look forward to his music reaching new
audiences and seeing the fruits of his labor.
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