Michael Heaton
Learning Curve
© 2000 © Michael Heaton (660355653223)
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An eclectic blend of rock, pop and country influences all tied up into acoustic rock.
tracks
- 1 If It's So Easy
- 2 Honest
- 3 Smells Like Gasoline
- 4 So, Here We Are
- 5 Silver Lining
- 6 Carolina
- 7 In The End
- 8 Big Life
- 9 Straight To Hell
- 10 We're Not Sleeping
- 11 Saving Grace
- 12 The World Is An Ocean
- 13 Irene's Waltz
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Michael Heaton's influences definitely show on his debut 13-track solo effort "Learning Curve" (Artichoke Records). The CD is a mix of country, pop, rock and folk influences. The disc features many guest musicians including guitarist Jay Bennett of Wilco on the opening track. The CD was released fall 2000 and to date has sold almost 4000 copies with word of mouth and live shows being the only real form of press.
Michael Heaton has been performing live since the late eighties. In 1991 Michael's first working band The X-Tras released "Kaboom" a collection of 12 of Michael's songs. Later that same year he formed the power-pop trio CUT. The band played around Chicago and the Midwest and released two Heaton penned projects, the self titled debut "CUT" (1993) and the band's swan song "Rest In Pieces" (1995).
After the break up of CUT Michael began performing as a solo act touring with Chicago's Irish favorites The Drovers as a member of their road crew and as a part time opening act. In the past two years Michael has put together the many musicians in his strong backing band, recorded his solo debut and continued to play clubs, parties and festivals. Currently performing around 120 dates a year his base of fans is growing and Michael is earning the respect of press and music fans alike.
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It's just so creative and fun, true feel-good music.
author: CaitlinThis cd is great, I accidently discovered it while browsing. It was my best accidental discovery ever! Interesting lyrics that captivate you as the music surrounds you, often eliciting a smile or a laugh. It's just so creative and fun, this is true feel good music.
- author: CD Baby
Remember the days when Counting Crows was the new buzz, rockin' beer lovin' campuses all over the country? This rootsy rock album could very well be that kind of beginning with their distinctively flammable knack for an original yet well-endowed blend of Tom Petty, Wilco, early Counting Crows and modern day good times rock. Snatch it up quick or Santa's going to beat you!
Excellent, what can I say!
author: DeeAnne DosemanI have to say this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite CD's. There are so many good cuts on the CD where does one start. I am listening to Carolina as I write. The purity of the music and the vocals goes so much beyond what is in the musical market currently. If it's so Easy, is an excellent example of what is missing in the musical world today, talent! If you haven't bought all of Michael's albums you should, they are all excellent!
REAL good music.....worth many listens
author: James F. Curley www.jamescurley.netThis is really good music, well written, very well performed and recorded, and completely lacking in pop 'phony-ness'. Mr. Heaton reminds me of Jonathan Edwards (Sunshine Go Away) meets Adam Duritz. This is a class record and worth many listens.
Good music that everyone will love.
author: Robert Lee JohnsonVery good Acoustic Music, Great Vocals and the backup is excellent., The music has a good energy that will make you feel good. You will get inot this music. A CD for your Collection for certain.
Snatch it up quick or Santa's going to beat you!
author: Tamara Turner, CD BabyRemember the days when Counting Crows was the new buzz, rockin' beer lovin' campuses all over the country? This rootsy rock album could very well be that kind of beginning with their distinctively flammable knack for an original yet well-endowed blend of Tom Petty, Wilco, early Counting Crows and modern day good times rock. Snatch it up quick or Santa's going to beat you!