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Artist: Danny Hamilton |
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Danny Hamilton's new CD has been appropriately titled Where
Do I Fit In? because it spans the spectrum of musical styles, tastes, and
genre found in pop music today. However, listeners will appreciate the fresh
originality of Hamilton's sound, which carries discernable nuances from country,
rock, folk and blues.
Although it may be difficult to categorize, this project delivers notable and
powerful performances with profoundly entertaining impact. The CD gets down to
rock and roll business with the initial track, "Ace" which offers a
suitable preview of the intensity that typifies Hamilton's music. Along with
this intensity, there is an appealing insight and sensitivity that comes across
in songs such as "Love Song of the Migrant Worker", "Carpe
Diem", and "A World Of You." The latter stands out as one of the
CD's most stirring songs with deeply personal lamentation about love lost
coupled with perfectly piercing blues guitar riffs.
Hamilton unfurls his artist banner in the title song, which decries the ugliness
behind the pressure to compromise artistic integrity in order to achieve
commercial success. He flatly and defiantly declares his refusal to travel down
that road.
In the song "American," Hamilton raises the voice of protest over
several societal woes. This song's social commentary is superbly punctuated with
a nice harmonica solo.
"This Song's Not For You" breaks the CD loose with some old time, good
fun, get up and dance, rock and roll complete with Jerry Lee Lewis style piano
and Chuck Berry-ish guitar playing.
"Manzana" brings the CD to a beautiful conclusion with the haunting
charm of Native American flutes, drums and chants. This ending seems to
highlight the eclectic reaches and appeal of Hamilton's style.
Where Do I Fit In? may defy description, but one thing is certain. This
CD will fit in to any respectable music collection.
http://www.dannyhamilton.com
