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GONE OUT OF YOUR MIND
New album due out April 25, 2006!
Gone Out Of Your Mind
is available now for pre-order through Amazon.com
and all the usual outlets!
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An Excerpt from the publicity info on Gone
Out Of Your Mind below - read the full bio here: http://230publicity.com/mikejohnson.html
"Although Johnson’s solo
work has adhered to a folk-rock sound since his initial releases,
Gone Out of Your Mind brings Johnson full circle, so to speak.
With the Evildoers in tow, it does so by re-affirming the Wipers-influenced
Oregon rock sound of Snakepit, while continuing his musical
evolution. There is a palpable mood of alienation and subdued
anger throughout this record, which as Mike puts it “reflects
life during the new age of American fascism”. The record is
full of contrast, from heady folk rock tunes to the harsh rock
numbers, all ensconced by Johnson’s grit and depth as an artist.
Case in point-witness the universally themed “If the World Hadn’t
Gone Insane” and “Being Here”. In addition to his strength as
a songwriter, his interpretations of underground standards are
just as mighty, like the re-imagined version of Junior Byles
roots classic “Fade Away”.
One cannot deny the songwriting
prowess of Mike Johnson. The man writes from the gut and it’s
evident in his oeuvre. He may unnerve you with some of those
deep-seated feelings in the lyrics, the ones you’re afraid to
talk about and do not want to hear leave your lips. The lyrics
are offset by some of the most subtle melodic and artfully crafted
arrangements, the type that get under your skin so stealthily
that you’ll hear yourself humming them well after they have
left your player. "
Mike's Band:
The Evildoers
Brett Netson - 2nd Guitar
Jim Roth - Bass
Jason Albertini - Drums, Piano
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