Jellycream

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Texas guitarslinger Doyle Bramhall II, like his Austin pal and ex-Arc Angels bandmate Charlie Sexton, has had a hard time finding a coherent style that suits his varied talents. Part pop-rock singer-songwriter and part bluesy, Stevie Ray Vaughan-influenced guitar hero, Bramhall tries to have it all with Jellycream. Predictably, the results, much like the Arc Angels single disc, are mixed. A funky pop tune like "Marry You," with its multitracked harmonies and stabbing guitar accents comes on like Lenny Kravitz. That's followed by "Snakecharmer," where the grizzled guitar and lowdown choruses come out of the Fabulous Thunderbirds school of Austin blues rock. Those are the two major stylistic extremes throughout the recording. A gang of pros--including Sexton, keyboardist Mitchell Froom, ex-Stevie Ray Vaughan drummer Chris Layton, and producer Tchad Blak--give the record plenty of chops and sheen, and Bramhall's singing has never been better. Still, if Bramhall wants to create a unique hodgepodge such as he's striving for here, he'll need stronger material. --Robert Baird

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Jellycream

Average customer rating:

The great of greatest
Bramhall's best outing!
great first cd
Awesome record for any blues/rock fan
Overlooked artist

Jellycream
Bramhall
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music

Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000JY7P
Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

I Wanna Be
Day Come Down
Marry You
Snakecharmer
Who I Am
Away We Go Away
Close To Heaven
I'm The One
Baby's Gone
I'm Leavin'
Chasin' The Sun
I Will Remember
Chariot

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Texas guitarslinger Doyle Bramhall II, like his Austin pal and ex-Arc Angels bandmate Charlie Sexton, has had a hard time finding a coherent style that suits his varied talents. Part pop-rock singer-songwriter and part bluesy, Stevie Ray Vaughan-influenced guitar hero, Bramhall tries to have it all with Jellycream. Predictably, the results, much like the Arc Angels single disc, are mixed. A funky pop tune like "Marry You," with its multitracked harmonies and stabbing guitar accents comes on like Lenny Kravitz. That's followed by "Snakecharmer," where the grizzled guitar and lowdown choruses come out of the Fabulous Thunderbirds school of Austin blues rock. Those are the two major stylistic extremes throughout the recording. A gang of pros--including Sexton, keyboardist Mitchell Froom, ex-Stevie Ray Vaughan drummer Chris Layton, and producer Tchad Blak--give the record plenty of chops and sheen, and Bramhall's singing has never been better. Still, if Bramhall wants to create a unique hodgepodge such as he's striving for here, he'll need stronger material. --Robert Baird

Customer Reviews:

The great of greatest.......2007-06-13

The Guy is a great artist, perhaps the best yet to come. Suzannah Melvoin needs to be a part of his voice to make it even greater.

Bramhall's best outing!.......2006-03-26

First, there were the Arc Angels. Doyle Bramhall the 2nd gave us a glimpse of his singing, songwriting, and of course guitar-playing virtuosity. This was only a prelude, however of the brilliance to come. This album, to me, represents the absolute best in music from the 1990's. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. It is virtually a sin that Mr. Bramhall isn't the biggest thing in popular music, based on this C.D. alone. This music is timeless, incorporating elements of blues, soul, funk, R&B, and rock all with absolutely angelic singing, and spectacular guitar playing. Above all, the songwriting is brilliant, mimicking no style and incorporating them all into a unique package that is all his own. Do yourself a favor and buy this C.D. if you want a taste of all that can be right with current music!

great first cd.......2004-03-19

he is a great guitar player. its a little diffrent album but i think its worth listining to. i saw him open up for kenny wayne. he played on the lateist eric clapton album and toured with him. i would saygo buy the album if you like rock blues.

Awesome record for any blues/rock fan.......2003-07-25

This is just a great cd. From awesome guitar work to heartfelt song writing, to a great vocals. Mind you this is not a rippin' guitar record. It does have it's moments though. This record is great song writing and musicianship. Doyle is extremely talented and shows many styles on this record. From blues to rock to folk to groove and funk, it has it all. Check it out.

Overlooked artist.......2002-07-23

Doyle Bramhall II is without a doubt one of the best young musicians out there today and probably one of the most overlooked. This guy can do it all. He played most of the instruments on this CD, wrote the songs, arranged the music and sang. This is not really a guitar record as most would expect. If folks are expecting the ARc Angels part II then they will be disappointed. People need to keep an open mind and listen. The chops are there but they are more subtle...