Release Date: July
1, 2016
Label: CD Baby
Brad is an Aerospace professional that got tired of the
daily pressures of corporate America and decided to build his own studio. He is
now a full-fledged indie musician, the total opposite of his day job. Now he has
a great release valve at the end of each workday to go home to. I totally get
that situation believe me.
Brad wanted to make an album that sang without the singing.
That is the most wonderful thing about instrumental music, it does just that if
it is good enough. I am here to tell you that this music passed my tests. I am
picky and very particular when it comes to my music and there is high bar set
prior to any listening experience.
If you like to rock, then you have some favorite guitar heroes,
right? Let me put it like this, if you like Vai or Satriani you will love this
Bradford album. As I was cruising along in music heaven, track six kicked in.
‘Flux” is a beast! The way it begins and builds to some of the heaviest
Metallica (and ironically he looks like James Hetfield!) like riffs and
proceeds to blow you away with nothing but volume and muscle. I loved it,
period. Then like flipping a switch, the scenery travels miles away from the head
banging fun. Suddenly the short outing of “Mom’s Place” comes on with its
twangy notes. Short and sweet, the acoustic and electric guitar paints a
different kind of picture that makes you feel like another person stepped in to
take over the strings. Then the juggernaut starts all over again, kicking it
into another six-string dimension with “Run Away.”
From that point it never stops, there is no rest for the wicked. The music continues to roll along with unrelenting straight ahead rock albeit some different flavors and angles to keep it interesting.
From that point it never stops, there is no rest for the wicked. The music continues to roll along with unrelenting straight ahead rock albeit some different flavors and angles to keep it interesting.
You’re Doing It Wrong
was two years in the making. Now keep in mind full time musicians take that
long to create an album, this man did it while working a full-time job. This is
a strong musical statement and Brad should be encouraged to carry on and
explore his many talents.
He did it all himself which is a wonder but very possible
with today’s technologies. The caveat here is you better know what you’re doing
and have the chops to back it up. I can attest to the fact what a difficult
process it is making an album, especially on your own, as I served as an
Associate Producer for an artist that did something similar. Bradford proves
that he is major league guitar player.
I don’t know who is doing it wrong here, certainly not Bradford!
This is a killer instrumental rock album and I highly recommend checking out the
guitar that has its own distinctive voice ala any vocals to help it along. This
ride is owned and operated by Brad Wilson and one destination you will feel
compelled to arrive at more than once, trust me.
4.5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
March 22, 2017
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Tracks:
01. You're Doing It Wrong
02. Suddenly
03. Pushed
04. One Step
05. The Longer Road
06. In Flux
07. Mom's Place
08. Run Away
09. State of Mind
10. Another Door
11. The Precipice
12. Crossing Over
Tracks:
01. You're Doing It Wrong
02. Suddenly
03. Pushed
04. One Step
05. The Longer Road
06. In Flux
07. Mom's Place
08. Run Away
09. State of Mind
10. Another Door
11. The Precipice
12. Crossing Over
