Caesar Kalinowski introduced me to the music of Rick Elias at GMA '89. Both of us like Dylan-ish, gut-level acoustic rock, and Caesar was saying, "This guy is the best. He's so talented, it's incredible." I listened then and I agree. I've since seen him live, heard his debut album, and agree wholeheartedly. This guy breathes passion and so does his band. They're tight, rockin', and real. The depth of the songwriting here would make ole Zimmy proud. Rick bares himself. The only way I've been let down by Caesar's boasting is by the fact that he didn't sing "Louie, Louie" with Rick at his GMA '90 performance. Broaden your horizons and touch your soul...get Rick's debut album (and every follow-up release, for that matter).
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7ball #19Reviewed by Dan MacIntoshRick Elias' first two albums appeared without much fanfare, just as the hairspray-drenched '80s were coming to a close. Nonetheless, listeners seeking more than pompadour and circumstance were drawn to his autobiographical songs of faith, his ragged rasp of a voice, and his fresh combination of poetic lyrics and soulfully played guitar rock. When these first notes of Elias' "Confession of Love"…Similar sounding releases
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