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Nick Randolph's rock debut, "on your way", is a decisive departure from the moody acoustic flavor of his first release, "go quietly" (1998). Showcasing his aggressive guitar work, this new album captures Nick's personal insights into the universal struggle to come of age. While many artists today are angrily shouting out their frustration and pointing the traditionally righteous rock 'n' roll finger at the establishment, Nick Randolph points only to himself to find both the source of and solution to his own social unrest. This sonic chronicle captures moments both awkward and empowering, frustrating and joyful, and embraces them all in a revealing autobiography. The heavy riffs on "out of reach" convey the frustration of constantly pushing to reach a goal or a better place in life, but never quite getting there. In the same vein, the driving tension of "time away", with its haunting melodic structure eloquently expresses the all-too-common feelings of overload and burnout, when you just wish everything would stop, even for a minute. Conversely, the album's title track, "on your way", is an uplifting declaration of encouragement sealed in an envelope of loud, overdriven guitars, stamped with radiant vocal harmonies and addressed to everyone engaged in the day-to-day struggle to make their mark in the world. Nick's music provides a hefty dose of reassuring medicine, administered in an easy-to-swallow rock 'n' roll package. With his fusion of clear-eyed songwriting and roof-raising guitar aggression, Nick forges a direct connection with his audience, letting them know they are not alone in the common human experience. Check out the artist's website: http://www.nickrandolph.com Track List: 1. On Your Way 2. Leave You Smiling 3. Too Much to Ask 4. Best Friends 5. Element 6. Out of Reach 7. Time Away 8. Doesn't Matter 9. The One 10. Fly With Me Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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