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Get it or forget it – I Think Like Midnight, Angel Forrest, Ashley Cleveland, Adan Jodorowsky, Ebb & Flow

Happy Tuesday – hope you’re all having a great day.  We’re back with another edition of Get it or Forget it, and another five artists for you to check out.  Let’s get started.

Artist Name I Think Like Midnight

Album NameThis Land is Your Mind

Label:  Quadrapuss Records

Genre:  Instrumental Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Daychord; 2.  Next Door Everywhere; 3.  Lozenge; 4.  Acolyte; 5.  Fierce Majesty; 6.  Tuned Mass Dumper; 7.  Shelter in Place; 8.  Riverwards; 9.  Postdrome; 10.  Miner Pocket Draft Gear

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Finding a rock band that just plays instrumental music is very rare today, but could be very lucrative for the band.  Instrumental music is so much easier to place in television, film and commercial applications because it can be used anywhere without having to worry about lyrics getting in the way of the story or commercial message.  The quality of the music being created by I Think Like Midnight is first rate, making their music even that more desirable by music supervisors and advertising firms.  Besides the placement opportunities, their music is just plain great for background music for chilling, partying, and relaxation.  For that reason alone, we are very impressed with This Land is Your Mind and proud to add it to our musical library.

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have.  Get it now.

Artist NameAngel Forrest

Album NameElectric Love (Live)

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Blues

Track ListingDisc 1:  1.  All the Way; 2.  Spoil me Up; 3.  Piece of my Heart; 4.  Walkin’ Blues; 5.  House of the Rising Sun; 6.  How you Do; 7.  Move On; Disc 2:  1.  Goodbye; 2.  Roll on Down; 3.  Hold on Tight, Mr. I’m Alright; 4.  Crucify; 5.  Mother Tongue Blues; 6.  Turtle Blues; 7.  Me and Bobby McGee; 8.  Mama – Whole Lotta Love

Publicist:  ABIK Radio Promotions

Review:  We don’t know how you feel about live albums, but we love them, especially for artists we may be unable to check out in person.  This amazing live double album makes us feel like we’re sitting in a huge blues venue and catching the show of our lives.  Angel Forrest has a voice like Janis Joplin and is not afraid to wail.  Her band is dynamic, especially that blues guitar, and provides the perfect musical backdrop to that voice.   And we are not the only ones to think that, as this Canadian singer has won the “Female Vocalist of the Year” category of the Maple Blues Awards for the past five years.  Nowhere does it become more evident than on her cover of “Piece of my Heart.”  You can almost picture Ms. Joplin looking down and smiling that her mantle has been passed to another generation.  Forrest is also amazing on her other cover songs, especially
“House of the Rising Sun” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” as well as on her originals.  You cannot go wrong with this one.

Recommendation:  Don’t even think about it.  You simply MUST Get this one!

Artist NameAshley Cleveland

Album NameOne More Song

Label:  Koch/204 Records

Genre:  Blues/Americana/Gospel

Track Listing:  1.  Way out of no Way; 2.  Down by the Riverside; 3.  Crooked Heart; 4.  Lily Grown Wild; 5.  Take me to the Water; 6.  Cool Down by the Banks of Jordan; 7.  Halfway Down; 8.  To be Good; 9.  Ezekial 2; 10.  One More Song; 11.  Walk in Jerusalem; 12.  Born to Preach the Gospel

Publicist:  Modern Management/All the Buzz

Review:  Ashley Cleveland has been nominated for four Grammy awards and has taken home the prize three times.  Her gospel message is contained in multiple genres, and this time comes couched in a bluesy Americana style that highlights her voice, reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt.  This collection of original and public domain songs arranged by Cleveland is a worthy reflection of her career and makes this tenth career album very special.  She also adds a cover of Jim Lauderdale’s “Halfway Down,” and definitely knows how to pick the perfect musical accompaniment for her song, allowing her to  shine on each and every one.  We especially like “Way out of no Way,” “Lily Grown Wild,” “Cool Down by the Banks of Jordan,” “Halfway Down,” “Ezekial 2” (which she co-wrote with legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy, and “Walk in Jerusalem.”

Recommendation:  This one definitely deserves a place in your musical library.  Get it today!

Artist NameAdam Jodorowsky

Album NameEsencia Solar

Label:  Cosmica Records

Genre:  Alternative Latino

Track Listing:  1.  Mi Fe; 2.  Vivir con Valor (ft. Natalia LaFourcade); 3.  Color Cafe; 4.  Amor de da y Noche; 5.  Hasta la Aurora; 6.  Alion; 7.  Vagabondos de Otro Mundo (ft. Leon Larregui (Zoé)); 8.  Solo Falta lo Mejor; 9.  Todo lo mas Bello; 10.  Que Bello es Envejecor; 11.  El Cantor;; 12.  Noche del Alma; 13.  Abre tus Corozones; 14.  Yemanju

Publicist:  Locamotive

Review:  Chilean Adan Jodorowsky (Adanowsky) has released a new album and is currently touring the United States with his brand of alternative Latino music.  He has previously received critical acclaim from American radio, including NPR, and this new album should add to his appeal.  In addition, he has joined up with Natalia LaFourcade and Leon Larregui (Zoé) to further add to his legacy.  Although the music is sung in another language, the music is universal and can be felt in any language.  The feel of the music reminds us of the Gipsy Kings, another band that has a huge American following even though they do not sing in English.  In fact, this album is different enough to warrant a place in your musical library.  The smooth acoustical soundtrack and the amazing Latin percussion, along with Jodorowsky’s extraordinarily smooth voice should make this one an instant classic.  We especially love the Latin jazz feel of “Amor de da y Noche.”

Recommendation:  Give this one a chance.  We highly recommend you Get it and give it a special place in your musical library.

Artist NameEbb & Flow

Album NameEdge of the World

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Soul/Electro-Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Polaroids; 2.  +1; 3.  Dancing (on the Grave of my Dreams); 4.  Touchstone; 5.  Behind Enemy Lines; 6.  Silver Tongue; 7.  Fury; 8.  One Track Mind; 9.  Edge of the World

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Ebb & Flow is an LA-based band, although its three members arrived from different corners of Europe.  Our first impression of the band was Pentatonix with musical accompaniment.  The harmonies are heavenly, and the musical backing brings out both distinct voices like a blue velvet backing highlights the Hope Diamond.  It is no surprise that this band was included in the recent Music Connection Magazine‘s annual list of the “Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists and Bands.”  DJs need to check out these tunes because they would make great dance tracks.  We love every song.  Ebb & Flow is easily becoming one of our brightest discoveries this year.  Don’t be surprised to see them do well in the next round of the LA Music Critic Awards.

Recommendation:  Drop whatever you’re doing and Get this one NOW!