Thursday, August 20, 2015

Craig Erickson - 2 albums: Sky Train Galaxy / Castle Blues

Album: Sky Train Galaxy
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:13
Size: 128.7 MB
Styles: Blues rock
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[4:31] 1. The Comeback
[5:01] 2. Blinded By Love
[7:29] 3. Getting Tougher Ode To T
[4:59] 4. Time (Never Enough)
[6:19] 5. Illusions Of The World
[4:45] 6. Mojo In Memphis
[4:55] 7. Mercy
[4:31] 8. Boogie For Love
[6:41] 9. Sky Train
[2:27] 10. Morning Glory
[4:30] 11. Mojo In Memphis (Acoustic Vers)

After “Galactic Roadhouse” Craig released a blues rockin CD for Fervor Records in 2014 called “Midnight Mojo” the CD included two songs used in NBCs”Chicago Fire”. The new CD on Grooveyard Records called “Sky Train Galaxy” (August 2015) features some of his heaviest and most shredding guitar work and also includes some music influenced by The Stones, ZZ Top, Cry Of Love, Tommy Bolin, and Kings X as well as the usual Jimi, Eric Johnson, Trower, Frank Marino, and Eric Gales type riffage! Other projects include a guest spot on Mike Oneskos Guitar Army alongside greats like Bruce Bouillet, Jeff Martin, Jann Stark, Martin Anderson, and many more. Several of Craigs songs were featured on The Bluesmasters 3 and 4 alongside Mickey Thomas, jake E lee. Eric Gales, Cassie Taylor, Ansley Dunbar,etc.

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Album: Castle Blues
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:29
Size: 99.5 MB
Styles: Blues rock
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[4:07] 1. She So Sweet
[2:57] 2. Keep It Real
[4:03] 3. Boogie Train
[4:09] 4. Public Eye
[5:16] 5. Down And Out
[4:01] 6. Window
[3:23] 7. Who Can Take Me Higher
[4:04] 8. Deep In The Night
[4:50] 9. Broken Heart Broken Soul
[6:35] 10. Castle Blues

“Craig takes cues from his own guitar heroes, and creates something unique and personal with it.. I think Craig is part of this great tradition, bringing the sounds full circle: back to the roots and beyond. What exactly is it about Craig’s guitar style that impresses me so much? The total package, absolutely. He’s got a great tone, and 100% intuitive technical skills. He uses wah-wah without it ever becoming trite or overdone. His sound changes color as the songs progress and develop. In addition to all these attributes, Craig Erickson just plain has SOUL. He breathes life into his songs via his fretboard.” ~Sal Serio

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