Name: Crossing the Line by Simon Mcbride
Brand: Simon McBride
SKU: 5065001293115
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

On the opening salvo of [wimpLink albumId="241502363"]Crossing the Line[/wimpLink], the first [wimpLink artistId="6381106"]McBride[/wimpLink] CD to get a proper U.S. release, [wimpLink artistId="6381106"]McBride[/wimpLink] mimics the sound of an air raid siren, perhaps announcing his intention to drop a sonic guitar bomb on unsuspecting listeners. "Lead Us Away" is actually a sedate opener, although [wimpLink artistId="6381106"]McBride[/wimpLink]'s technical skill is in evidence, even when he's holding back. With a metallic approach he groans out a catchy, [wimpLink artistId="30429"]Howlin' Wolf[/wimpLink] style chorus as he peppers the tune with a short, sharp, cascading lead line that whets your appetite for more, and he delivers. "Heartbreaker" is a short, snotty, midtempo rocker full of screaming guitar, a snarling vocal, and powerful support from drummer Paul Hamilton and bass man Carl Harvey. "Down to the Wire," on which he also plays credible Hammond B-3, is a slow groove that alternates his soulful vocals with volleys of grinding sustained notes. "Don't Be a Fool" is a soulful rocker with a Motown flavor, "Alcatraz" sports a strong horn section, soulful vocals, and more dazzling lead work, while "No Room to Breath" features backing vocals from Mia Simone to support [wimpLink artistId="6381106"]McBride[/wimpLink]'s tortured vocals and understated work on guitar and organ. The Belfast-born [wimpLink artistId="6381106"]McBride[/wimpLink] started playing when he was 10 and by 15, he had won Young Guitarist of the Year from Britain's Guitarist Magazine. He turned pro in 1994 at age 16, and he's been tearing up the U.K. ever since. As [wimpLink albumId="241502363"]Crossing the Line[/wimpLink] proves, he's ready to become the next Irish guitar hero. ~ j. poet

1. Lead Us Away

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

2. Go Down Gamblin'

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

3. No Room to Breathe

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

4. Don't Be a Fool

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

5. Starve This Fever

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

6. Alcatraz

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

7. One More Try

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

8. A Rock and a Storm

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

9. Heartbreaker

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

10. Home to Me

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

11. Down to the Wire (Revisited)

by Simon Mcbride

Primary Artist: Simon Mcbride; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 43 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Blues

Label

Nugene Records

Music Distribution Service

Cadiz Digital Ltd

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 23, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5065001293115

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Notification

Crossing the Line

1. Lead Us Away

2. Go Down Gamblin'

3. No Room to Breathe

4. Don't Be a Fool

5. Starve This Fever

6. Alcatraz

7. One More Try

8. A Rock and a Storm

9. Heartbreaker

10. Home to Me

11. Down to the Wire (Revisited)

Technical Specifications

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Crossing the Line

Product information

Release options

1. Lead Us Away

2. Go Down Gamblin'

3. No Room to Breathe

4. Don't Be a Fool

5. Starve This Fever

6. Alcatraz

7. One More Try

8. A Rock and a Storm

9. Heartbreaker

10. Home to Me

11. Down to the Wire (Revisited)

Technical Specifications