PRIMITIVE SUBSTANCE ******************* Distr. : NE - Shiny Beast Style : pop / rock / new wave / PRIMSUB 1 BRAD KLEIMAN SHOEPRINTS CD 04.2022 The first release from the Primitive Substance collective, 'Shoeprints' is an acoustic-based solo album by New Jersey singer-songwriter Brad Kleiman. Produced by former Liquid Liquid member Dennis Young - in his first work as a producer - this is a stark collection of sad love songs and gloomy meditations on time. The occasiona glimmers of light appear in the forms of longing and hauntingly pretty melodies, but the overwhelming mood is downcast and alone. This comes from Young's intentionally sparse production, focusing on Brad's reverb-heavy vocals and understated guitar playing. www.shinybeast.nl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMSUB 2 DENNIS YOUNG OPEN ROADS CD 04.2022 This acoustic/vocal album 'Open Roads', which features vocals from Dennis Young (Liquid Liquid), has a quiet indie/folk sound and also features additional musicians Noah Teachey (viola and cello) and Brad Kleiman (electric bass guitar and electric slide guitar). The songs are fragile and mellow, yet they are also fierce and personal, showing that delicate sounds can carry their inner strength. The sound is smiliar to songwriters such as Fionn Regan, Steve Earle, Elliott Smith or Neil Young. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMSUB 3 BRAD KLEIMAN ROSES IN THE SNOW CD 04.2022 As the follow-up to 2019's 'Shoeprints', Brad Kleiman pays tribute to the music of Christa Päffgen, better known to the world as Nico, the singer of the Velvet Underground. Produced again by Liquid Liquid's Dennis Young, 'Roses In The Snow picks up where 'Shoeprints' left off, with Brad's vocals and acoustic guitar as a foundation. This time, however, the sound is expanded on with a variety of instrumental adornments and collaborations. It has contributions by Raymond Bally (guitar), Joe Braverman (saxophone and flute), string arrangements by Noah Teachy and Dennis Young on various instruments. As a longtime admirer of Nico's one-of-a-kind solo work, Brad delivers unique interpretations of the original material, while still capturing a hint of the atmosphere of Nico's artistic landscape. www.shinybeast.nl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMSUB 4 RAY BALLY LOVE CHANT CD 04.2022 The latest recording by original songwriter Ray Bally is called "Love Chant" produced by Dennis Young (Liquid Liquid) at his home studio in New Jersey. These eleven songs are full of depth and a sense of true honesty. A dripping melancholic love ride, full of deep tones. Featuring Ray's son James on keyboards. www.shinybeast.nl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMSUB 5 DENNIS YOUNG GREY UMBRELLA CD 04.2022 Originally based on a large number of jams recorded in 2019, 'Grey Umbrella' by Liquid Liquid member Dennis Young is a combination of rhythm machines, synthesizer and live instruments. It is a superb post-punk/electro jam work with contributions from musical friends. Including a melodic heavy dub tune 'Central Station', a handmade drum'n'bass track 'Pots And Pans' and even an acid house track 'Sticky Feet' feat. lead vocals from Sal P. (Liquid Liquid). www.shinybeast.nl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMSUB 6 DENNIS YOUNG SHADOW CD 04.2022 Acoustic version of his singer/songwriter recording 'Shadow' by Liquid Liquid member Dennis Young. It features all of the songs from his 2006 recording stripped down to vocals and acoustic guitar. This is the version originally intended to release back in 2005. Featuring a duet with Stephan Eicher. www.shinybeast.nl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMSUB 7 DENNIS YOUNG+RAY BALLAY : YOUNG/BALLY CD 04.2022 A collection of improvisational music performed with electric guitars played by Dennis Young (Liquid Liquid) and Ray Bally (Love Chat), recorded live in 2015. The mood is overwhleming noctural with hushed subtle exchanges at times turning intense. This should appeal to fans of Fred Frith and Derek Bailey. www.shinybeast.nl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =======================================================================================