In issue #27 we interviewed J about his home studio, Bob's Place, named after his dog. Here's his second album from there, and it sounds great. Big guitar solos and different sounds for each song help with the record's classic rock feel. Engineers include Mark Allen Miller, Steve Revitte, Thom Monahan and Don Depew. John Agnello came up to mix, and sat behind the console with automated faders! Greg Calbi did another fine mastering job at Sterling Sound. (www.ultimatummusic.com)
Music Reviews | No. 32
The Golden State
by John Baccigaluppi
Are you curious about what Mitchell Froom's been up to since he split with Suzanne Vega, and Tchad Blake moved to England? (Ms. Vega's last disc sure was great, reeking of heartbreak and betrayal.)...