Ross Neilsen - Within Tension - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Within Tension , by Ross Neilson , and it's a blend of contemporary pop, rock and blues. Opening with Rock Ranger , with it's overdriven guitar tones and vocals somewhat formatted like Peter Green 's Oh Well . With John C. Stubblefield on bass, Rick Steff on keys and Jay Sheffield II on drums its a powerful opener. Easy shuffle, Road To Memphis , has a poppy radio feel with jangly, guitar work and snappy drums. Pop ballad, Come To Be showcases Neilsen's vocals with light acoustic guitar and keys by Steff. With a blend of country rhythm by Sheffield and Neilsen frame the track and Neilsen's vocals bridge with pop, joined by Steff on keys. Soul track, Good Enough features some of Neilsen's best vocals on the release and a solid sax solo by Art Edmaiston make this my favorite track on the release. Wrapping the release is solid ballad, Bold & Beaten with Neilsen on guitar and Steff on keys mak...