Nick Drake, Wilco, Black Flag, Replacements, Springsteen, Patti Smith, Husker Du, Gram Parsons, Nick Cave, The Band, Terrence Malick, John Cassevetes, Francois Ozon, Sidney Lumet, John Fante, Raymond Carver, Andre Dubus,
"Despair and sadness often leads to the best art, and indeed, James frequently achieves near-heartbreaking beauty."
-splendid magazine
"Sung in whispers and punk-rock fury, this album is very inviting and highly recommended."
-Skratch Magazine
"This record is a gem...the most depressing album you'll sing along to this year."
-Now on tour reviews
"Warmed and wrenched my heart for 40 minutes."
-Soundcheck magazine
"This is the case where you can feel the joy of discovering a stellar artist before the media machine does it for you."
-Paste Music
"recall(s) the folk-punk sound of bands like The Replacements, Soul Asylum and Thelonious Monster, but the lyrics tell harrowing true stories that Westerberg, Pirner, and Forrest could only pretend to have."
-Wonkavision magazine
The Boston Globe calls him "the troubadour of trouble", The Boston Phoenix, "hooligan Folk". Discover Elgin James for yourself.
DISCOGRAPHY
Righteous Jams "Business As Usual," Abacus Recordings (guitars)
Righteous Jams "Rage Of Discipline," Broken Sounds (guitars)
Elgin James, "Tinted Soft Green," Emusic Digital Singles Club (vocals, guitars)
Elgin James, "Long Way Home," Lonesome Recordings comp (vocals, guitars)
Elgin James "For Carol.." Lonesome Recordings (vocals, guitars)
The Jaded Salingers, "s/t," Espo Records (vocals, guitars)
The World Is My Fuse, "Good Intentions," Espo Records (vocals, guitars)
The World Is My Fuse, "Drunk," Single, Espo Records (vocals, guitars)
454 Big Block, "Save Me From Myself," Big Wheel Rec (vocals)
454 Big Block, s/t single, Big Wheel Rec (vocals)
454 Big Block, "Your Jesus," Century Media (vocals)
Wrecking Crew, single, (vocals)
FILMOGRAPHY
"Goodnight Moon,"- Writer, Director
"Do Us Part," Actor
"Francis and Clara,"- Writer, Actor
"Till Thee Fourth,"- Actor
"Sick," - Actor
Summers almost gone out here. Damn. Been busting ass on sizzle reel for our show and it's shaping up great. Hope you're well. Thinking 'bout you, man. Keep focused on the positive.
Thankyou so so much for accepting my add So yes I saw your story on pay tv. You are a true inspiration, from yout tragic childhood you've made yourself into a successful person others can look up to. You are truly beautiful xox
thank you for the world you have created.,im now able to enjoy my life... your a revolutionary and damn near a god. Much respect... hope life is going good for you.....Keep it Metal
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