JERRY GASKILL (King’s X) – Love And Scars (2015)
King’s X legendary drummer JERRY GASKILL is releasing today October 30 his new album “Love And Scars” via Rat Pak Records. The record is Gaskill’s sophomore effort the follow-up to his 2004 debut as solo artist, featuring Billy Sheehan, Ty Tabor, Phil Keaggy, Earl Slick, DA Karkos, Andee Blacksugar and a host of other notable musicians
“Love And Scars” marks the completion of a long musical journey that started almost a decade ago. Enduring a series of personal tragedies along the way, including two heart attacks, and losing his house in Hurricane Sandy, Jerry remained steadfast and true in his belief that music heals all.
“It’s been a long time coming and I’ve had some heavy obstacles to deal with, but the record is finally ready and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished!” says Jerry.
The album spotlights Jerry’s vocal and songwriting talents as he passionately pours his heart out into each and every song, putting to music all of his triumphs and tragedies of the last decade.
“The lyrical content of this album is simply about everyday life the way I see it and I hope that people will be able to relate to it on some kind of personal level.”, says Jerry.
Musically, it quickly becomes evident within the first few seconds of “Love And Scars” that Jerry is highly influenced by his own band King’s X, as well as some of his earlier influences from the 80s / 90s.
However, while I was expecting a more progressive material, and I’m glad to say the songs here are pretty accessible, melodic, with a classic rock feeling for the most part but with a contemporary sound.
Songs like ‘This Picture’ could remind you The Winery Dogs, “No More Yesterday” has a Led Zeppelin vibe with a modern approach, “Waking Up” feels pretty Californian circa the late ’80s (Cheap Trick), while I found the harder “Never Ever Know” similar to a Crown Of Thorns song.
“Paradise” is a ballad with a nice atmosphere, while on the moody ‘Sandy’ Jerry talks about the hurricane disaster which pretty much changed his life.
Well composed, played and solidly produced, “Love And Scars” is a really fine listen, varied and quite entertaining.
01 – Far Away
02 – This Picture
03 – No More Yesterday
04 – Hypothetical
05 – Waking Up
06 – Never Ever Know
07 – Sandy
08 – Patty’s Song
09 – Paradise
10 – Sad
11 – Girl In The Warehouse
Jerry Gaskill – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums
Ty Tabor (King’s X) – Guitars, Keyboards
guests:
Billy Sheehan (Winery Dogs)
Phil Keaggy
Earl Slick (Silver Condor)
DA Karkos
Andee Blacksugar (Peter Murphy Band)
John “JD” DeServio (Black Label Society)
and many more
BUY IT !
www.amazon.com/Love-Scars-Jerry-Gaskill/dp/B015EC730I
.
