Alternative Pop, Alternative Rock 2002 Studio James Angell James Angell: Vocals, Piano, and Synthesizers Tony Lash (Elliot Smith, Heat Miser): Drums & Loops Eric Matthews: Trumpet Steve Hanford (Poison Idea): Drums Phil Baker (Diana Ross): Bass MP3 Paul McCartney and Dennis D'Amico have selected the first track 'Ooh Love' for the Garland Appeal's upcoming compilation CD. Angell will perform his songs live with a full orchestra backing him with the Garland Appeal. The underground classic of 2002? as Angell's new release was aptly named by this All Music Guide Pick, was also well reviewed by The New Yorker ?...Angell returns with an album of ambitious orchestral psychedelia, "Private Player," that's earned justifiable comparisons to the hallmark of the genre, Love's "Forever Changes." Alternative Press shouted, 'With its beautiful tunes and emotive vocals Private Player introduces a major new talent.' Magnet Magazine also gave praise. John Taylor (Duran Duran) has now joined the band performing with Angell in January 2003. Interestingly, David Bowie has also personally voiced his intent to make a bid and potentially sign Angell to his independent label, ISO. Angell -- a fixture during the frenzy of the early 90's northwest music explosion, has performed, written and recorded with such P-town notables as Courtney Taylor-Taylor (The Dandy Warhols), Eric Matthews, Tony Lash (Heatmiser, Elliot Smith), Daniel Riddle (King Black Acid) and Thee Slayer Hippy, producer and drummer of the notorious heavyweight punks, (Poison Idea). After years of group effort he finally embarked on what so many had been asking for, a solo album. He dropped out of the scene, had a daughter, designed and built a house in the woods and purchased enough recording gear to make this record. He sat in his kitchen with a piano, a synth, a mic and finished in the fall of 2001 with "Private Player". Beneath these arrangements lies a gritty soul, a sound track for the subconscious giving everyday events a cinematic gravity. Formerly available from http://www.psycheclectic.com - but that domain appears to be hijacked. Tell us if you know a new location! Indie Rock 2002 CD Studio PsychEclectic Records Red Eye PE 001-1 James Angell and Steve Hanford James Angell (vocals, piano, and synthesizers), Tony Lash (Drums, loops), Eric Matthews (trumpet), Steve Hanford (drums), Phil Baker (bass), Daniel Riddle (guitar)