JOEL LIGHTMAN BAND: Every Street Corner

Joel Lightman Band

Every Street Corner

© 2006 Boardroom Records (844667000153)

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Imagine a grand piano thrown from a ten storey window and hitting the pavement, accompanied by soaring melodies, rampant - infectious beats underscored by beautifully crafted songwriting gilted with undeniable flair and style.

tracks

1 Step It Up
2 Take Me Home
3 These Feelings
4 Walking Backwards
5 Stand And Be Counted
6 My Sweetest Vice
7 Believe
8 Goodbye, Good Luck, Good Riddance
9 Picture Imperfect
10 Willful Disciples
11 All Forgiven
12 Sleep Tight

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Sometimes it’s the furthest branches that produce the ripest fruit, and Joel Lightman’s journey toward success has seen him reach both high and far. From London, England, to Toronto, Canada, Joel’s journey has never been less than eventful.
It started with singer/songwriter Joel, cranking out classics in the bar of London’s Savoy Hotel. The boy’s got class, they’d say, but the tedium of playing endless afternoon sets for the casually rich and shameless was beginning to take its toll. He wanted more. He wanted out.
Encouraged by some music industry contacts, Joel cut the Savoy gig, sold the case of stolen jewels he had buried in the garden and got the hell out of dodge. Arriving in Toronto, Joel began playing solo gigs immediately: honing his sound, sharpening his lyrics, pummelling the piano with a craftsman’s vengeance. Joel’s influences range far and wide, from the composers of the roaring twenties through to Ben Folds Five. And as the songs developed – the warmth of his voice rising to match the casual elegance with which he hammers those keys – he knew his sound was becoming unique.
Then one night at a gig, Joel bumped into Ryan Sullivan, who offered to play drums, also recommending long-time collaborator Rory Sills on guitar. Just one problem: said guitarist was currently living a two-minute walk from Joel’s old place back in London. Small world.
But several phone calls and listening sessions later, all three of them knew this band was meant to happen. Rory packed his things, just as Joel had done some weeks earlier, and left behind the eloquent smog of London for Toronto.
The trio honed the songs with endless hours of rehearsal, developing the on-stage telepathy that makes the three of them such a powerfully engaging live act.
And now, some serious quality time in the studio with acclaimed producer George Seara (50 Cent, Sting, Chris Robinson) brings you Every Street Corner, the extraordinary new album by the Joel Lightman band. Joel has travelled far and wide to develop his songs, hone his art and find the perfect band of fellow musicians. As this album proves, it was well worth the journey.

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  • Outstanding Adult Rock/Pop CD
    author: William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

    "Every Street Corner" by the Joel Lightman Band is an excellent, upbeat adult rock/pop album with a fresh and quirky sound. The band has a big full sound and tons of energy. The songs are all well written and filled with lots of melody and huge catchy choruses. The piano is a key instrument in this act as it serves as the catalyst for the arrangements and is the driving force of the sound. Think Ben Folds meets The Beatles. The songs are all radio ready and professionally produced. Highlights include the opener "Step it Up" with a rockin' piano progression, driving beat and all the qualities of a great single. "These Feelings" has a bit of a country vibe behind some nice piano work and features some well placed Beatles-esque changes. "My Sweetest Vice" hits hard with a pounding beat and persistent vocals. If you adult rock/pop music and bands such as Del Amitri, you'll enjoy this outstanding CD.

  • Stellar!
    author: Patti

    Fantastic CD! Every song is a great one....not a bad tune in the bunch. I can play and replay this CD all day long. I keep a copy at home and one in the car. Some tracks are delightful while others pull at my heart strings!! Kudos to the Joel Lightman Band for a fabulous set of work!!! :)

  • Super great!!!
    author: Laura Caravaggio

    Amazing CD I play it everyday! My baby son loves it too... he thinks Step It Up is great and he stops what he's doing to dance to it!

  • Absolutely Fabulous!
    author: Sara Chappelle

    There was absolutely NOTHING disappointing about this CD! It was everything I had hoped and anticipated it to be, and I've listened to it about a thousand times already!

  • author: kissi

    this is one of the greatest cds ive ever purchased

  • I'm not one for words. . .
    author: Anne Hoffman

    But this is beautiful - from heart-rending to smile-bringing. Joel, Rory and Ryan - thank you.

  • Brilliant doesn't even BEGIN to describe this album!
    author: Rachel Thomas

    I may well have to buy another copy of this album - Having had the CD for about 6 weeks, I can sing along to every song - start to finish. It's just about the best slice of pop-rock I've ever experienced, and I'm going to wear this disc out before I stop listening to it. . .

  • Buy this cd, you will not be sorry
    author: Andy

    The bands style appears to be drawing on influences from many modern bands. Usually I hate this, but here it works. Turn the volume up and be entertained. You will not be disappointed

  • This band deserves to be heard all over the world!
    author: An

    Hood down on my new Citroen Pluriel; sun shining, on the way to Glastonbury on a summer afternoon in Somerset, England. Joel Lightman Band playing loud. This band deserves to be heard all over the world.

  • More hooks than a tackle-box
    author: Jenny Tolter

    It isn't often an album is released with no filler. When I got this for my birthday, I was amazed. Every single song is a singalong hit. I'm not sure this is EVER coming out of my CD player! Now come and play in my town!

  • On the way to the top...
    author: Jess

    The Joel Lightman Band's Every Street Corner is a fantastic work of art. They really show off their talent in this CD. I've had my CD for 2 days and I've already listened to it countless times. The Joel Lightman Band are their way to the top, and this CD makes it evident. Jess

  • Joel Lightman - The Future of Pop Rock
    author: Joe Goyette

    I believe that Joel Lightman and his band are the future of good pop rock music and have the talent to make it big and stay there! Joe Goyette

  • Great stuff
    author: Andrew S

    The beginning of the album is terrific from a musical point of view, the last few songs are a tad bit "boring" for lack of a better word, overall i can truely say that it is my favorite cd at the time....................

  • This was totally Likeable...
    author: David B. Nemeth

    This was totally likeable from song 1 to song 12. Often I have to listen to a CD/Album a few times before I begin to appreciate certain songs. I liked everything on this disc on the first listen, so did my mom. Davemonster!

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