Year : 2018
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 125 mb
Bio:
JK Northrup has been playing guitar, touring, writing songs, recording and composing music professionally for over 25 years.A multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed guitarist, recording artist, recording engineer, music producer and mastering specialist, JK has been a part of millions of albums sold worldwide and has played and recorded with many gold and platinum recording artists over his long career.While still maintaining his solo music career writing songs, playing guitar and other instruments for his and other artists albums, JK is also the owner and operator of Alien Productions Music in Carmichael California where he records, mixes and masters many albums and projects worldwide.To know more about Alien Productions Music and see the list of clients and credits, please visit the Alien Productions Music page.1982-83- JK began his career as Lead Guitarist for Billy Thorpe (Children of the Sun, Pasha Records), touring the United States and Australia. Band members included drummer Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) and bassist Bruce Turgon (Foreigner, Lou Gramm), opening for such bands as Cheap Trick and Ted Nugent as well as headlining many shows.
Album:
MelodicRock Records is excited to announce the release of one of the finest melodic hard rock records for 2018: JK Northrup & David Cagle's first collaboration, titled "That's Gonna Leave A Mark". There is no doubt whatsoever that this record is gonna leave a mark on fans of hard rocking, guitar driven melodic rock, with a production to die for and songs dripping in hooks and melodies. A very early demo form of this album was on select digital platforms under the Liberty & Justice banner, but "That's Gonna Leave A Mark" is a whole new ball game from the ground up.RR's Andrew McNeice: "I'm immensely proud and excited to finally be able to release this killer record from JK and David. I've worked with JK since the very first MR.com compilation over 15 years back and he's been there for me as a mastering engineer every time since. His work with me remastering some important archive releases in the last couple of years has only further emboldened my respect for him as a first rate professional and someone who can bring out the very best results in any situation. On top of that, he is a Grade A gentleman who I value as a friend and colleague. Everyone I have recommended Jeff to as an engineer or producer has ended up using him and continuing that relationship. But I’ve long felt that his name is undervalued as a writer and guitarist and I think this record is his finest achievement to date and a truly stunning release - in all facets - the guitar playing, the writing and production and David Cagle is one hell of a vocalist who I think we need to work with again ASAP!"Jeff Northrup: "David Cagle and I had worked together in the past and started this album back in 2014. Unfortunately, it was shelved due to 'circumstances'. We knew we had something special even then and the time was right to pull out this great collection of songs, dust it off and polish it up. The result is 12 of the best songs put together on any album I've been a part of!"After rewriting some of the lyrics, some arrangement changes, re-recording guitars and vocals, then bringing in the powerful rhythm section of Larry Hart on bass (Montrose, Gypsy Soul, King Kobra) and Steve Brown on drums (Montrose, Oleander, and Mick Brown's younger brother), the album has truly come to life!Larry and Steve have been playing live together for a couple years and are right. I've played on a few albums with Larry including King Kobra, Shortino-Northrup and Gypsy Soul, which began in 1987.When you hear the opening track "The Night Is Mine", you'll know right away that you are going to get rocked hard! David's modern approach on vocals is a breath of fresh air and I pull no punches on guitar! With some heavy, powerful rock songs, to more mainstream rockers and a couple of killer ballads, it's all here! Although a predominantly guitar driven album, Eric Ragno does a masterful job playing keyboards on 6 songs."The title track, 'That's Gonna Leave A Mark', was written by myself several years back, but sounds as fresh and powerful as if written today. Some of the lyrics are based on true life experiences about love, hate and a relationship gone bad, which is reflected in the artwork that was done by the great Nello Dell'Omo. 'The Siren' cuts out your heart and leaves you still alive, clutching your chest. Been there, done that! I truly am excited for everyone to hear this album! Cheers!"
Line-Up:
J.K. Northrup – guitars
David Cagle – vocals
Larry Hart – bass
Steve Brown – drums
Eric Ragno – keyboards
Special Guests:
Gunnar Nelson – backing vocals on “Forever Starts Tonight”
Richard Kendrick – backing vocals on “Can’t”
Kelly Keeling (MSG, Blue Murder) – backing vocals on “For Sure Thing”
DanZoid (Ted Poley, Bridger) – drums on “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark”
Tracklist:
01. The Night Is Mine
02. Gone
03. The Moment
04. Can't
05. Sting Of Her Kiss
06. Another Goodbye
07. Honeymoon Is Over
08. That's Gonna Leave A Mark
09. For Sure Thing
10. Siren
11. Forever Starts Tonight
12. Chasing Ghosts
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