2008 Woodie Awards
CD REVIEW
The soothing melodies of Cory Joseph
Adam Lowe
Issue date: 3/4/08 Section: Entertainment
The Orange County music scene has been taken over by bands with little charisma and mediocre talent, at best. There are a select few, however, who catch my ears as having true talent.
Cory Joseph Clark (Cory Joseph for his solo act) has been around the OC's music scene for a few years now, playing in multiple bands, including Chris Paul Overall & The Saps, and currently, Sleepless Me (winner of last year's Orange County Music Awards' "Best Alternative Rock Band" award).
Over the last year, Cory has been playing solo shows here and there at coffee shops and small venues, trying out his new, softer material. Even for those who enjoy more of a rock scene, Cory really delivers with his more mellow and gentle material simply because of its sheer perfection.
Cory's recently released first solo EP is an incredible, 6-song disc entitled, "Now is All" and is, to say the least, exceptionally soothing, as well as full of exceptionally strong, vocally flawless tracks. With such emotionally and vocally powerful tracks as "Let Me In," Cory really takes this freshman solo attempt to an artistically magnificent level and brings us a virtuously perfect album of crisp vocals and blissful guitar tracks.
Cory Joseph plays many shows in the Orange County area on his own as well as with his rock band, Sleepless Me. If you feel like making the drive on any given weekend, visit his website, www.CoryJoseph.com or his band's website, www.SleeplessMe.com, for details of the various shows in the heart of the 'OC' - you'll be glad you did.
Cory Joseph Clark (Cory Joseph for his solo act) has been around the OC's music scene for a few years now, playing in multiple bands, including Chris Paul Overall & The Saps, and currently, Sleepless Me (winner of last year's Orange County Music Awards' "Best Alternative Rock Band" award).
Over the last year, Cory has been playing solo shows here and there at coffee shops and small venues, trying out his new, softer material. Even for those who enjoy more of a rock scene, Cory really delivers with his more mellow and gentle material simply because of its sheer perfection.
Cory's recently released first solo EP is an incredible, 6-song disc entitled, "Now is All" and is, to say the least, exceptionally soothing, as well as full of exceptionally strong, vocally flawless tracks. With such emotionally and vocally powerful tracks as "Let Me In," Cory really takes this freshman solo attempt to an artistically magnificent level and brings us a virtuously perfect album of crisp vocals and blissful guitar tracks.
Cory Joseph plays many shows in the Orange County area on his own as well as with his rock band, Sleepless Me. If you feel like making the drive on any given weekend, visit his website, www.CoryJoseph.com or his band's website, www.SleeplessMe.com, for details of the various shows in the heart of the 'OC' - you'll be glad you did.
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JT$
posted 3/03/08 @ 11:46 PM PST
Great job Adam! Thank you for gracing the paper. See you tomorrow! LTWR - 300 A for life!
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