GENE OWENS: Beautifully Strange

Gene Owens

Beautifully Strange

© 2002 Gene Owens (783707502229)

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A musical tapestry of emotional,thoughtful lyrics woven into a backdrop of driving rhythms and soaring melodies.

tracks

1 Ride
2 There She Goes
3 Falling Down
4 Jewel
5 Rings of Saturn
6 Some Things Never Change
7 Head in Hands
8 Not the One
9 Chance
10 When I Find You
11 Hollywood

notes

"This young singer-songwriter, a Pittsburgh native now based Los Angeles, shows great potential. With major label-worthy
hooks and a slow burning intensity, Gene Owens has put together a record that holds the subdued anger of rockers like
Staind and the vocal style of hard rockers like Alice in Chains' Layne Staley, but still knows how to hold to a restrained groove and simple metaphor. The ghostly pedal steel on "Some Things Never Change" and the piano on "Not the One" contrast well with the full-out Connells rock of "Chance" and the acoustic intimacy of "Hollywood." As he grows in experience and notoriety, Gene Owens will surely become a notable name in the world of rock songwriters."

-Clay Steakley, Performing Songwriter Magazine January 2003

reviews

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  • This CD is fantastic--don't miss it!
    author: Penny

    After reading some outstanding endorsements of "Beautifully Strange", I took the chance that it might be at my local record store. I'm thinking that Gene Owens must be far too good for mainstream listeners, but sadly, they are missing out on some outstanding music. The melodies and lyrics will soothe your spirit and make you feel like you're one of the lucky ones who had the chance to hear it. Don't miss it.

  • This CD will make your life better!
    author: Heather

    This CD just gets better and better with each listen. Soulful, heartbreaking melodies mingled with sincere, get off your ass rock. It is impossible not to sing along with the waiting to be a hit "There She Goes." I truly love this album.

  • Shakes the Rings
    author: Lee Armstrong

    This CD is so HOT it's unbelievable. "Rings of Saturn" has been my personal #1 for a number of weeks. There are at least 4 other tracks just as strong. Best of the year quality!

  • MASTERPIECE!!!
    author: David Douglas

    This is one of the best albums out right now. Just browsing through CD Baby I came across wonderful poetic music. Anyone who enjoys the Counting Crows and Bob Dylan should BUY this CD, Beautifully Strange.

  • THIS CD ROCKS...EVERY SONG ROCKS!!!!
    author: Erin

    This is a great album. It's one of those rare album's that you can't pick your favorite song because every song is just so good, that it's impossible to pick just one. It's an amazing cd, I can't stop listening to it.

  • Welcome change, up lifting, yet sometimes moody album
    author: Frank

    By the first moment Beautifully Strange begins and ends, you feel like you've been on a wonderful, but sad at times, emotonal ride. Each of these eleven crafted songs by Gene Ownes is an open book to his soul, and at times for the listener. This is one of the best albums created by a newcomer artist. It's a must have! Frank

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