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Cardo and Friends is the new album by El Paso-based singer songwriter Cardo. Produced by David Kershenbaum, the album’s fifteen tracks are a mixture of rootsy, bluegrass-style storytelling and straightforward rock textures.

Cardo is the principal songwriter and lead vocalist, whose performance style ranges from passionate vocals to man-on-the-street storytelling. His vocal style has drawn comparisons to Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen and Robbie Robertson – not only for his deep tones – but the ease with which he switches from lyrical phrasing to intimate narration. Musically, Cardo draws influences from the rough and ready rock of Neil Young to the country-tinged flavors of Poco and points in between. His El Paso roots shine through with a varied mix of rock, country, americana, and hints of latin beats. Acoustic instruments such as dobro and stand-up bass mix with Hammond B3 and electric guitar to great effect.
Lyrically, Cardo’s songs cover a range of topics and moods. “World Gone Wrong” offers a stark, uncompromising assessment of school shootings and the implications for our greater social landscape. “Help Me, Tell Me” has a funky, light latin beat the belies a narrative about an encounter with homeless man. In contrast, the soft rock track “Restless Spirit” paints a warm portrait of a wandering soul and “Christmas Eve Alone” offers a heartwarming vibe and a catchy, sing along chorus.

Track Listing:
01. Restless Spirit [00:03:22]
02. Just a Chance (The Fence) [00:03:32]
03. Shake My Fist At the Sky [00:04:43]
04. Chasin’ the Future [00:03:53]
05. One of These Days [00:02:49]
06. It Could Happen to Anyone [00:03:58]
07. Bridges (Have Faith) [00:03:21]
08. Christmas Eve Alone [00:03:09]
09 . Help Me, Tell Me [00:03:25]
10. The Perfect Disguise [00:03:26]
11. World Gone Wrong [00:03:14]
12. American Landscapes Breakdown [00:04:31]
13. Did Anyone [00:02:50]
14. Find the Cost of Freedom [00:01:42]
15. Occupy (We’ve Had Enough) [00:03:20]

Extra Informatie:
Aantal Discs: 1xCD
Formaat: MP3 @ 320kbit
Genre: Bluegrass
CD Release Year: 2012
Speelduur: 52 minuten
Cover: Frontje is in de RARs verwerkt