Soot and Stars
I AM SOOT!
This is a thread for the artist that were once in a band of at least moderate success and either went solo as a career or a side project! I'll give perhaps some perhaps lesser known ones and leave certain ones for you to fill in!
J.R. Richards (Vocalist for Dishwalla)
I never thought I'd be hearing more from Dishwalla after their hit single came out.
Counting Blue Cars
The band had one hit wonder written all over it with a catchy song that honestly had a bland filler c.d. with poor songwriting IMO. I was pretty much write about the hits but their following releases were far better in quality and fans and music critics really noticed. In these releases Dishwalla built a solid fan base. In the context of the better songs you really hear how J.R. Richards has one of the best voices in melodic rock. It's an instrument with great tone. These two gorgeous Dishwalla songs are perfect examples.
Until I Wake Up
Candleburn
(chills)
This loyal fanbase has followed J.R. Richards all the way to his independent release of his solo c.d.:
A Beautiful End
This album is song for song brilliant in melody and as smooth and flawless as J.R.s vocals. Just like their is not a single scratch in his vocals there is not a single moments where something does not belong. Excellent production for an independent, like attention was paid to every detail. The lyrics are filled with imagery and take the familiar into fantastical territories.
My highlights:
Far End of the Black
Ghost of Sorrow
June Becomes July
You're The Only Way Home
Bonus:
Until I Wake Up
(stripped down acoustic version of this Dishwalla song not on his album)
J.R. Richards (Vocalist for Dishwalla)
I never thought I'd be hearing more from Dishwalla after their hit single came out.
Counting Blue Cars
The band had one hit wonder written all over it with a catchy song that honestly had a bland filler c.d. with poor songwriting IMO. I was pretty much write about the hits but their following releases were far better in quality and fans and music critics really noticed. In these releases Dishwalla built a solid fan base. In the context of the better songs you really hear how J.R. Richards has one of the best voices in melodic rock. It's an instrument with great tone. These two gorgeous Dishwalla songs are perfect examples.
Until I Wake Up
Candleburn
(chills)
This loyal fanbase has followed J.R. Richards all the way to his independent release of his solo c.d.:
A Beautiful End
This album is song for song brilliant in melody and as smooth and flawless as J.R.s vocals. Just like their is not a single scratch in his vocals there is not a single moments where something does not belong. Excellent production for an independent, like attention was paid to every detail. The lyrics are filled with imagery and take the familiar into fantastical territories.
My highlights:
Far End of the Black
Ghost of Sorrow
June Becomes July
You're The Only Way Home
Bonus:
Until I Wake Up
(stripped down acoustic version of this Dishwalla song not on his album)
