Open Your Eyes…See What You’re Missing!

Ok I wanted to use that quote but actually your eyes are like the last things I’m asking you to open. Open your ears, open your mind, open completely because if you give this band a chance they will rock you, shock you and fill up some of that nagging emptiness we humans seem to drag around. I could only be talking about one unbelievable musician and his cohorts: The Eric Stuart Band! OMG have you heard these guys? I ended up with the Blue, Dressed In Black album used on Amazon because Peter Frampton produced it and who doesn’t love the Frampton? Am I right? Of course. Well I’m not going to lie, I was absolutely SHOCKED at how amazing the album is. Every single song is fantastic (well maybe not track 6 but I think I just don’t get it, the lyrics are great, just not the chorus.) The title song rocks me out and Lost Innocence is an amazingly clever unity of opposites with piercing soul. I was smitten.

Growing up in NJ there were so many great bands, one summer I went to 51 concerts! It helped that I worked at the Arts Center but honestly most of those I paid for. So much good music! I’ve been starved since I moved to AZ, not a lot of bands come through. So I discovered The Eric Stuart Band (have you seen the logo, it’s subway signs!) and it put some pieces of my inner Humpty Dumpty back together again. I had to get the next album! I ordered it, waited for it, tracked it and even went out of my way to drive and pick it up so as not to waste a minute. I popped it in and I was put off by the lyrics of the opening song. The music is so uplifting and the lyrics were such a downer. I decided not to listen to the album until the next day…what am I stupid? I wasted a whole day. This album is AMAZING! First off I think Blood Red Rose, Damned and A Boy In Love With You are three of the best songs I’ve ever heard. So powerful, insightful, melodic. Eric Stuart truly is a wonder, and the fact that these records aren’t like triple platinum is a wonder as well.

Ask me about ESB! If you’re a friend/loved one/coworker/hapless bystander you’ve probably been forced by me to listen to a track or two, but buck up, you’re a better person for it. If you haven’t had…the pleasure then by all means check this out:
http://www.myspace.com/ericstuart
I leave you with the lyrics to quite possible the most romantic and amazing song I have ever heard. Damn you to hell Eric Stuart Band – I LOVE YOU!!!

The Remedy by ESB

Throw down your choice of weapon.
Set aside that heavy cross you bare,
And learn a sacred lesson.
You'll find the answer's waiting here.

Behind the dark depression.
Beneath the weeping willow tree,
When you need a safe port in the storm
Send a call out for me.

I'm your remedy.
I'm your remedy.
When you close your eyes and all you find are thoughts of tragedy.
Stare in the face of the beast within,
I'll help you rise above your own misfortune.

Tear down the false hope fences
Put up to block your point of view.
Why gift wrap present tenses
When the here and now's addressed to you.

Dissolve all past indifference
And build a shelf for mislaid blame.
Words can bridge the distance.
And help you heal your pain.

I'm your remedy.
I'm your remedy.
When you close your eyes and all you find are thoughts of tragedy.
Stare in the face of the beast within,
I'll help you rise above your own misfortune.

Is it just a fatal pride
That stands between two foolish sides
And starves you from within.
Before your outlook fades from sight
Head into the flashing light
Don't ever be afraid.
Help is on the way.

I'm your remedy.
I'm your remedy.
When you close your eyes and all you find are thoughts of tragedy.
Stare in the face of the beast within,
I'll help you rise above your own misfortune.