《Inevitable》

	演唱歌手	Julie Mains
	发行时间	2005-10-10
	发行公司	Mainstage Records
	语言总类	英语
What sets this album apart? The Hooks. The Hooks and the Chops. An "Inevitable" offering from one of the Northwest’s most popular singers, Julie Mains’ new solo album is as keen, fresh and inviting as a cold lemonade on a scorcher of a day. Just like Mains herself, the songs on this album are accessible, inventive, and provocative. Just when you think you have her figured out, something new comes along that will knock you on your ass. This exciting new LP is Mains’ first solo effort – but this is no amateur hour. Mains’ band (Eddy Ferguson, Ricardo Valenzuela, Greg Boehme, Dave Chick) are clearly seasoned pros, and Mains herself has been performing since she was in single digits. Along with the smart and lively mix from Mains’ co-producer, Curtis Chandler, the tracks are witty, original and often unpredictable; at its most edgy, the songs offer hooks and chops that are a feast for the ears. Some songs of note are girl groupie anthem "Rock Star Boyfriend" which is rumored to be about Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, "Mr. Right Now" about an unapologetic pick-up, "Beauty Queen" – a sadder-but-wiser alternative rock piece that warns of a manipulative woman, "Don’t Go" with a slow, sweetness that belies a theme of bitter desperation and resigned co- dependency, and "Fine China" where profound naughtiness and the double entendre reign supreme. The album offers a touch of raw emotion packaged in a polished, professional sound. It’s definitely a don’t-miss album – so don’t miss it! A singer, writer, and performer for most of her life, Julie Mains was born to a Philadelphia show-biz family, and first appeared on the stage at only three months of age. A classically trained vocalist with a love for a rich variety of genres, Julie describes her own musical style as "IndieRetroRockAlternative." Raised on musical theatre (while listening to oldies, 80s, metal, and finally Seattle grunge), her original compositions therefore tend to conjure up a rich, diverse mix encompassing many different genres at once. This album was brought together by a family of musicians in a series of interweaving bands. As Julie started writing the material, she was inspired and motivated by Eddy Ferguson (her bass player) who was working on his own album and who bought her a digital recorder for Christmas. After a period of collaborating with Ricardo Valenzuela (in bands with her other bandmates) and bringing in Greg Boehme (bandmate) for sax and keys and finally Dave Chick (bandmate with Julie and Eddy), her family of players was assembled to give life to their respective parts. Everyone has at least 25 years of performance experience and it shows. This album rocks, not because of fancy studio magic (though Producer Curtis Chandler has done a remarkable job mixing and producing), but because the songs are a solid and special product brought to life by a group of gifted artists.