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Album Details

• Artist: Speer
• Album: Sixes and Sevens
• Label: indie
• Year of Release: 2003
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• Reviewed by: dscanland on 2003-11-01

James Speer is a singer/songwriter who is ready to make his mark on the musical world. The music on Sixes and Sevens is superbly crafted and delivered in the most respectful manner. Speer utilizes the piano in a few songs reminding me of Mark Cohn (as does his voice). The rest of the band is rounded out by Scott Clark (guitar), Chris Leonard (drums) and Mike Cullen (bass). The music could easily fit into an AOR format with it's low-key rock ethos. Thoughtful lyrics is what makes Speer stand out, along with some interesting arrangements could possibly put this band out in the forefront of the music industry. He gets a little rowdy on "Blood Red Eyes" but nothing that gets to grating on the nerves. This sort of music is not really my thing but Speer sounds like an artist that could go a long way if he ever achieved radio play. Keep an eye out for him.

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