Expectations, by Curtis J

Expectations

by Curtis J

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	1.	Alone & Mistaken 05:21	info	buy track
	2.	Reverb 03:56	info	buy track

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Music Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtLY8TcnzIs

PopMatters review & debut of our video "Reverb:" www.popmatters.com/curtis-js-reverb-premiere-2532658286.html

“On "Expectations," the New York musician has created a melancholy magic all his own, melding a dark brew of thick guitar riffs, pumping drum sounds, and moody indie-rock backdrops for these salacious stories: Side "A" being a guileless tome of loss and dejection, Side "B" unfolding the consequences of sexual depravity and manipulation. Curtis J delivers powerfully melodic performances with his 4-piece rock n' groove wrecking crew, featuring keyboardist Nathan Jatcko, Bassist Andy Hainz, and drummer Jerry Mazzuca.“

Eleven Magazine says his "virtuosity on guitar has given the MidWest scene a lot to work with and his departure for the East Coast has left a large hole for some other hotshot(s) to fill." More Joni than Springsteen, more David Byrne than Cobain, Curtis J mixes the genuine emotionality of songwriting with enough rock n roll bravado throughout to keep you guessing on what he's been listening to.

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released February 2, 2018

Curtis J // Vocals + Guitar
Nathan Jatcko // Keyboards
Andy Hainz // Bass
Jerry Mazzuca // Drums
Adam Hucke // Trumpet

“Alone & Mistaken” engineered and mixed by Ryan Wasoba at Birdcloud Studio (Edwardsville, IL)
“Reverb” engineered and mixed by Chris Turnbaugh at Sawhorse Studios (St. Louis, MO)
Mastered by Dan Mehrmann at Jettison Studios (IL)

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Curtis J New York, New York

Curtis J is an American rock musician that straddles the line of melancholic balladeer and raucous showman. His live show highlights his skills as a dynamic band leader and exceptional guitarist. Leaning more Byrne than Dylan, more Bowie than Prince, his songs mix the emotionality of confessional songwriting with enough rock n roll bravado to keep you guessing what he's been listening to. ... more

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