Michael Johns - Hold Back My Heart [6/23]

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Brief Description

Item#: 12059531
    Disc 1:
    • Heart On My Sleeve
    • To Love Somebody
    • Feeling Alright
    • Little Bear
    • Fools Gold
    • Mountains
    • Fire
    • Hold Back My Heart
    • This Is Goodbye
    • It`s Too Late
    • Heart Is Weak
    • Turn To You
UPC: 878037009620
 
 
Artist:
Johns, Michael
Description:
Personnel: Dave Cobb (guitar, bass guitar); Fred Mandell (keyboards).
Audio Mixer: Greg Gordon.
Audio Remasterer: Rodney Mills.
Ensemble: Texicalli Horns.
During his time on AMERICAN IDOL, Michael Johns` strongest performances always emphasized the bluesy side of his voice, culminating in a nuanced, slow-smoked cover of Dolly Parton`s "It`s All Wrong But It`s All Right." Two years after his unexpected elimination, Johns makes his post-IDOL debut with HOLD BACK MY HEART, a surprisingly strong album that finds him doing what he does best: soul, Southern rock, and contemporary blues. The album title is unfortunate, of course--more appropriate for David Archuleta`s teenaged pop than Johns` thirtysomething songcraft--but that`s the worst thing about HOLD BACK MY HEART, which sounds looser and less calculated than most albums by AMERICAN IDOL`s alumni. While none of Johns` own songs can quite measure up to "Heart on my Sleeve," a stand-out ballad composed by John Shanks and James Morrison, his own compositions are perfectly acceptable, showcasing his coarsely scrubbed baritone and preference for earthy melodies. Organ, horns, and background vocals enhance the vibe, but HOLD BACK MY HEART is essentially a showcase for Johns` voice, which sounds better here than it ever did on television.
Track Listing:
  • DISC 1
    1. Heart On My Sleeve
    2. To Love Somebody
    3. Feeling Alright
    4. Little Bear
    5. Fools Gold
    6. Mountains
    7. Fire
    8. Hold Back My Heart
    9. This is Goodbye
    10. It`s Too Late
    11. Heart is Weak
    12. Turn To You
  • Album Information

    Release Date:
    06/23/2009
    Type:
    Performer
    Genre:
    Rock & Pop
    Label:
    Downtown Records
    Producer:
    Dave Cobb
    Catalog Number:
    DWT70096
    Original Release Year:
    2009
    # of Discs:
    1
    Studio/Live:
    Studio
    Mono/Stereo:
    Stereo

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    Customer Reviews

    Overall Rating: 4

    Rating

    Michael Johns' first album

    bext03 from Roanoke, VA, Jul 24, 2009

    I really love this CD, though a few songs are a little more hard rock than I would like. I like his bluesy songs better, especially the first cut. I would definitely recommend this to others. He's got talent that hasn't even been tapped yet.

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