The first time I heard Stephen Steinbrink's music, he was playing in my back yard while touring with his band the French Quarter. The band is from Arizona and the music has a strong folk influence. We spent the night drinking and listening to Neil Young after the show. I was so satisfied with the picture he had painted with folk music that this album, You Are Dead, took me a little getting used to. It wasn't until I saw him touring again and playing this material that I really figured out how lucky I am to see him come through and further develop this beautiful sound and try different genres through his own filter.
This album still has the familiar simple beauty of his folk music, but also has some grooves like you wouldn't expect. "A Tiny Seed"'s bass line is reminiscent of Michael Jackson and "It's Not Just Kissing" is downright sexy, but still subtle and beautiful with smart and layered guitar parts, soft drumming, and soft hushing vocals.
TRACK LIST
- You Are Dead
- A Tiny Seed
- No More Night Driving
- Growing Up Is Easy
- It's Not Just Kissing
- The Cops
- Warning
- Wet Cloud
Stephen's Blog, with links to music and labels to buy his other great records.
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Stephen Steinbrink watched my face get violently smashed into my girlfriend’s face two months ago at a show,Passages Malibu and as my upper lip began to swell and gently ooze blood onto my front teeth, he asked me, “Whoa, dude, are you alright?” So, full disclosure: I see Stephen Steinbrink around town. I run into him at shows, around burrito places. I think I once borrowed his guitar at a gig. But I’d be hesitant to say that I know Stephen Steinbrink, because the man is a quiet one.babypoppen When we talk, it’s brief. He seems aloof, maybe even distant.
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