Voice: James Mudriczki Guitars: Lowell Killen Bass: Kevin Matthews Drums: Anthony Szuminski
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The new Puressence album "Sharpen Up The Knives" is OUT NOW!
Manchester's finest & most consistantly acclaimed guitar band, Puressence return with a brand new album 'Sharpen Up The Knives'.
The album consists of a selection of their favourite tracks, some brand new recordings, alongside a hauntingly beautiful piano/vocal version of the Judy Collins track 'Che'..
A 14 page colour booklet will accompany this release, featuring a selection of exclusive photographs alongside lyrics handwritten by charismatic frontman James Mudriczki.
Tracklisting
1. This Feeling
2. Standing In Your Shadow
3. All I Want
4. It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. How Does It Feel?
6. She's Gotten Over You
7. Raise Me To The Ground - full version (exclusive track)
8. Walking Dead
9. I Suppose
10. Sharpen Up The Knives
11. Never Be The Same Again
12. Street Lights
13. India (full version)
14. Our Numbers Oracle (exclusive track)
15. Che (piano/vocal version exclusive track)
"They have all the ingredients - dollops of agony and ecstasy, choruses the size of their hometown and songs that aim for a deep emotional connection" The Guardian
P U R E S S E N C E:
James Mudriczki (vocals), Lowell Killen (guitar) Kevin Matthews (bass), Anthony Szuminski (drums).
October 2009 sees the release of 'Sharpen Up The Knives' the brand new studio album. The album consists of a selection of their favourite tracks alongside some brand new recordings.
James Mudriczki's voice has attracted the support of US folk icon Judy Collins. She chose James to feature on her current tribute album 'Born To The Breed' alongside the world's finest singers, including: Leonard Cohen, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, Chrissie Hynde and Rufus Wainwright.
The band were special guests of electro icons Depeche Mode at their infamous Terra Vibe Park sell out stadium gig in Athens on May 12th 2009.
Just like their music releases and associated promotion, this is an independent event organised by the band and their management. Surviving nearly two decades and seeing off countless imitators and movements, Puressence have achieved this through great songs, engaging live shows and an ever increasing loyal fanbase.
October will see a new album from the band with an accompanying UK tour alongside some headline outdoor Greek shows where the band occupied the country's national airwaves throughout 2008 with their number 1 track 'Don't Know Any Better.'
Puressence also play their biggest UK headline show to date on Saturday 14th November at Manchester Apollo Theatre.
‘An epic quartet fronted by a voice of rare power and distinction’ MOJO
‘Roaring anthemics, tunes of industrial chart strength NME
'It's only a matter of time before the world catches on how earth shatteringly important Puressence are' THE GUARDIAN
'Why Puressence arent one of the biggest bands on the planet is anyone's guess' MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Awesome gig at the Apollo last night guys! Lowell's guitar shone like diamonds and the band sounded tight and inspiring - and then there's that voice! So pleased you are still there for us! Thank you!
Hi, great gig at the Apollo last night! I managed to get right to the front and enjoyed every moment especially Sharpen up the Knives. Good luck with the rest of the tour! Rosie x
if you're catching the Puressence gig at the Apollo this Saturday, come to South Nightclub after the show, bring your ticket and you'll get in for a fiver!!
Hi Fella's!! Thanks for a great gig on Sat and a huge thanks for letting us borrow you gear!! You sounded fantastic and look forward to seeing you again soon!!
Thanks for a fantastic gig in Birmingham on 5th November. Thank you for doing "All I Want" live at last (which I suggested you do to Jim after a Nottingham gig two years ago!). It sounded truly wonderful and is one your greatest songs. The new material was also up to usual high standards, however "Make Time" sounded a little thin without the usual samples, if I'm completely honest. Despite that minor criticism, in terms of vibes, atmosphere and overall performance it was probably the best Puressence gig I've been to yet. You guys never, ever disappoint, and I'm confident you never will. What I can't work out, though, is how come you still have less than 8,000 MySpace fans?!?! Great set by support act Sea Fields too. They deserve to go far.
Hi guys, loving your music! Make sure you check us out at www.wohomusic.net as we’ve just launched our November competitions, including Track of The Month and you’ve got to be in it to win it! We’d love to see and hear you on there so please join us soon and let me know if you’re interested in us reviewing your music or interviewing you and publishing it on the site, in fact one of our members has already written a mini blog review of one of your recent gigs! . . . . Kaori (wohomusic)
