Jake Walden's voice is truly an instrument here. He goes from a deep gruff growl to a quick falsetto effortlessly and seamlessly. It carries these songs home track after track. There really isn't a song on this album that doesn't stand out. They're the kind of songs that you hear and feel as if they're a part of you. A soundtrack for any one's life.
Jake Walden has given us a beautiful album with Alive and Screaming. His lyrics ring true in ways that few albums do. It's a get through bad times kind of album and a celebrate the good times kind as well. I've put it on a few times already and just close my eyes and just listen. That is a rarity nowadays. When do we take the time to just listen to an album. When is the last time you bought an album you even wanted to do that with? I've been lucky enough to find a few and Alive and Screaming is definitely one of them.
I simply cannot recommend it enough.
The album is available now. Take some time to pick it up and listen.
Jake will be performing at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles on Friday, October 2. Bonnie Somerville will be joining him at this show so there is a good chance you can hear their AMAZING cover of "Bleeding Love" live.
For more information on Jake Walden please visit his official website and his MySpace page.
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