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Music Review: Jeff Caudill
Erin ""D*J*E" Jacobson
Issue date: 9/1/07 Section: Entertainment
Jeff Caudill
Here’s What You Should Do
(Self-released)
If you like Wilco, The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo, you will like Jeff Caudill. On his album, Here’s What You Should Do, Caudill tells you his story of life, love and one man’s journey of making his way through the music world. Caudill’s music can mainly be classified as Americana; however, some songs feature more of a rock edge and others highlight a country feel with prominent slide guitars and harmonica. His sound and lyrics are relatable, and you cannot help tapping along on your car’s steering wheel while listening to most of the tracks.
Even though Caudill recorded the album in several places around Southern California, which could impose a different feel on each song, the tracks flow evenly, making the album a cohesive unit. The vocals are always nicely on top of the mix and never drowned out by the many backing instruments, most of which Caudill played himself.
Aside from his blend of Americana indie rock, Caudill shows his vulnerable side on “I Just Disappear” and compliments his emotions with a nice flange effect throughout. The album ends with the acoustic version of “Getaway Car,” demonstrating how both the composition and Caudill’s chops as an artist still stand strongly when stripped down. I think I might even like the acoustic version better, as it has a piano accompaniment that slightly tugged on my heartstrings.
To purchase Here’s What You Should Do or find out where the active Caudill is playing next, visit www.jeffcaudill.com or www.myspace.com/jeffcaudill.
Erin Jacobson is a 2L Day Student and may be reached at Eclectric.Ink@gmail.com. Visit www.eclectric-ink.com for more reviews and info.
Here’s What You Should Do
(Self-released)
If you like Wilco, The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo, you will like Jeff Caudill. On his album, Here’s What You Should Do, Caudill tells you his story of life, love and one man’s journey of making his way through the music world. Caudill’s music can mainly be classified as Americana; however, some songs feature more of a rock edge and others highlight a country feel with prominent slide guitars and harmonica. His sound and lyrics are relatable, and you cannot help tapping along on your car’s steering wheel while listening to most of the tracks.
Even though Caudill recorded the album in several places around Southern California, which could impose a different feel on each song, the tracks flow evenly, making the album a cohesive unit. The vocals are always nicely on top of the mix and never drowned out by the many backing instruments, most of which Caudill played himself.
Aside from his blend of Americana indie rock, Caudill shows his vulnerable side on “I Just Disappear” and compliments his emotions with a nice flange effect throughout. The album ends with the acoustic version of “Getaway Car,” demonstrating how both the composition and Caudill’s chops as an artist still stand strongly when stripped down. I think I might even like the acoustic version better, as it has a piano accompaniment that slightly tugged on my heartstrings.
To purchase Here’s What You Should Do or find out where the active Caudill is playing next, visit www.jeffcaudill.com or www.myspace.com/jeffcaudill.
Erin Jacobson is a 2L Day Student and may be reached at Eclectric.Ink@gmail.com. Visit www.eclectric-ink.com for more reviews and info.
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