George Usher : Yours & Not Yours
Moving
between guitar and piano, NYC songsmith George Usher (“one
of New York’s best pop-craftsmen” –Village
Voice) has delivered his new album, Yours And Not Yours,
his first solo recordings in over ten years and his fourth
release for Parasol Records.
Utilizing
a more acoustic, folk-rock sound, highlighted by strings,
brass and pedal steel guitars, Usher covers a lot of his usual
'melodic pop' ground. All 12 of the album’s songs are
lyrically-rooted in the dynamics of romantic relationships,
creating a song cycle that stays with the listener long after
playing.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the
early ’80s, when his band, The Decoys, were mainstays
of the CBGB/Greenwich Village clubs. While putting in stints
with local legends Beat Rodeo, the Bongos, and the Schramms,
Usher formed House Of Usher and the George Usher Group, releasing
many well-received albums, including: Miracle School ("marvelous
folk-pop"—Alternative Press), Dutch April
("timeless, hum-along pop music"—Amplifier),
Days Of Plenty ("a wonderful collection of worthwhile
songs"—Music Matters), and Fire Garden ("a
true pop masterpiece"—20th Century Guitar,
"a textbook definition of power pop"—Uncut).
As
a songwriter, he’s made his mark with songs recorded
by Laura Cantrell, Richard Barone, and Bedsit Poets’
Edward Rogers; he co-wrote and co-produced the latter’s
stunning first solo record, Sunday Fables, and his recent
follow-up, You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been.
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