Jim Fusco's eight studio album, 'Those Around Us', is a new height for his music. The production value on 'Those Around Us' is at professional quality, as Jim used high quality microphones, amplifiers, and instruments. He included new instruments into this album for more variety, including a lap steel guitar for a little country twang. The guitars sound better than ever, thanks to the addition of three new guitars: his Fender Stratocaster, Gretsch Double Jet, and 12-string electric. This variety in instrumentation makes the album sound fresh from track to track. The subjects of Jim's songs? Well, for once, they're not about him. In fact, this time around, Jim took stories of those around him- the people he cares about and the people he spends his time with. He decided to tell their stories and analyze their intricate personalities. Previous albums allowed you to explore Jim and his personality- with 'Those Around Us', you get a glimpse into his world instead. 'Those Around Us' is a collection of 12 songs, but the album as a whole is much more than that. It's a complete picture of the people that help shape his life. Tracks two through five, which all run together, form a coherent group of songs that grips your ear and doesn't let go- just hit play on 'Choose Your Words (Carefully)' and you won't believe that ten minutes have gone by after listening to 'Good Enough'. It's that kind of album- one that makes you pay attention from beginning to the end. As always, it's Jim's hope that more and more people will listen to his music- 'Those Around Us' is a guaranteed winner and a great place to start!
Jim Fusco's eight studio album, 'Those Around Us', is a new height for his music. The production value on 'Those Around Us' is at professional quality, as Jim used high quality microphones, amplifiers, and instruments. He included new instruments into this album for more variety, including a lap steel guitar for a little country twang. The guitars sound better than ever, thanks to the addition of three new guitars: his Fender Stratocaster, Gretsch Double Jet, and 12-string electric. This variety in instrumentation makes the album sound fresh from track to track. The subjects of Jim's songs? Well, for once, they're not about him. In fact, this time around, Jim took stories of those around him- the people he cares about and the people he spends his time with. He decided to tell their stories and analyze their intricate personalities. Previous albums allowed you to explore Jim and his personality- with 'Those Around Us', you get a glimpse into his world instead. 'Those Around Us' is a collection of 12 songs, but the album as a whole is much more than that. It's a complete picture of the people that help shape his life. Tracks two through five, which all run together, form a coherent group of songs that grips your ear and doesn't let go- just hit play on 'Choose Your Words (Carefully)' and you won't believe that ten minutes have gone by after listening to 'Good Enough'. It's that kind of album- one that makes you pay attention from beginning to the end. As always, it's Jim's hope that more and more people will listen to his music- 'Those Around Us' is a guaranteed winner and a great place to start!
