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Influences
Led Zeppelin Van Halen Audioslave Stevie Ray Vaughan Steve Vai Eric Johnson Kenny Wayne Shepherd Robert Plant Chris Cornell David Coverdale Robben Ford Prince Parliament George Clinton Jerry Reed AC/DC Aerosmith Alice Cooper Metallica Paul Gilbert Joe Satriani Yngwie Malmsteem King's X The Black Crowes Alice in Chains Shawn Lane etc...
Sounds Like
Led Zeppelin Van Halen Audioslave Stevie Ray Vaughan Steve Vai Eric Johnson Kenny Wayne Shepherd Robert Plant Chris Cornell David Coverdale Robben Ford Prince Parliament George Clinton Jerry Reed AC/DC Aerosmith Alice Cooper Metallica Paul Gilbert Joe Satriani Yngwie Malmsteem King's X The Black Crowes Alice in Chains Shawn Lane (OK,maybe not all of 'em)
If you've had just about enough of the throw away, cookie cutter music that the music industry has been forcing down your throat for the last 10 years, then take a listen to Scott Holden's debut CD. It's apparent from the very first track of this self-titled CD that this is not another next months bargain bin artist.
This is gritty blues/rock at its best. Close your eyes, and it's easy to hear the retro influence of bands like Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. But to simply dub this CD as retro wouldn't capture the soul of Holden's music, and that's mainly due to the power of his voice, which lies somewhere in between Whitesnake's David Coverdale and Chris Cornell of Audioslave.
The guitar solos are hauntingly reminiscent of guitar heroes Steve Vai or Joe Satriani with an occasional tip of the hat to Stevie Ray Vaughan. The music is familiar yet original, simple yet deep, and extremely cohesive. The songs incorporate the best features of metal, blues, and good, solid songwriting.
Overall, Scott Holden's debut CD is an impressive effort, and with its strong retro flavor, it's Holden's voice that makes it unique. His vocals are allowed to stand on their own merit, without the need for overblown background singers or processing until it's unrecognizable. He sings as though he's lived the lyrics of his songs and now he's trying to work through the experiences by opening his heart to his audience.
As the music business succumbs to a dead-end formula of boy bands and teenage pop sirens, it's gratifying to know that somewhere out there, someone is still writing and actually playing music that has a heart and soul. Scott Holdenis that someone.
Do you remember what you were doing the night of June 16, 2002? You were at the DLR/Sammy concert - cuz you sent me that t-shirt and I was wearing it the other day - can you believe it's been 5 years??? GOOD LORD AND A QUARTER!
What's up Scott Holden ? Just wanted to stop by and say hi! How are things going? Things are going great for Broken 3418! If you haven't heard yet we just inked a record deal with Tennessee based "Soul Joy Records". These guys are awesome! They truly have a heart for reaching people. This should be a great partnership.
If you get the chance check out our new label mates in our “Top Friends”, I know you’ll like em. Enough about us, what’s going on with you! Hit me back and let me know how things are going!
Hey heffa!! Just wanted to stop by and see whats going on! Give me a call when your playing near by b/c im legal now!! My boyfriend said that his brother Sean Rudloff is friends with a couple of the guys in your band....anyways, give me a call!
