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Right Side of Zero by Darryl Purpose
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fave it Acoustic | Modern Folk
13 tracks | 50 minutes
Released Apr 2004
on Gamblers Grace Music
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:27 Rootwing lyrics FREE 02:27 Rootwing lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:27 Rootwing
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 I Will Run lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 I Will Run lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 I Will Run
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:24 Don't Tear Down lyrics BUY MP3 04:24 Don't Tear Down lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:24 Don't Tear Down
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Darryl's first CD. The Voice of James Taylor, the Soul of Willie Nelson and the Brains of Bob Dylan.
Editorial review
Darryl Purpose's debut album is a bit of a stylistic hodgepodge, and it lacks the polish of his later works both in the songwriting and the production. But it nonetheless reveals his prodigious talents, and, as singer/songwriter premieres go, it's really a pretty strong piece of work. Producer Kevin Fisher (of Naked to the World) opts for an upbeat folk-pop sound, which is an appropriate choice on most of the tracks, since the songs tend to be less substantive and more hook-oriented than on Purpose's later records. "Don't Tear Down" and "Victory in the Struggle," for example, are catchy and engaging, but wouldn't have withstood the bare-bones production of the excellent Same River Twice. The best efforts here are the instrumental "Rootwing" and the gently folky title track, both of which would have fit in well on Purpose's later records. The weaker tracks on Right Side of Zero are those that venture into less sturdy stylistic terrain, like the gospel number "I Will Run," the romantic ballad "Old Rock and Roll Song," and the vaguely Caribbean "The Island Song." This album has the sound of a talented artist looking to impress with his virtuosity but not yet in full possession of his gifts -- a common flaw for first efforts and demo recordings. ~ Evan Cater, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Darryl Purpose has led a diverse and interesting life. Lured as a teenager to the world of casino gambling, Purpose went from betting dollars on the graveyard shifts in downtown Las Vegas, to being one of the best blackjack players in the world by his mid twenties. In his late twenties, Purpose left Blackjack to walk across the country (L.A. to DC) with the 'Great Peace March.' Writing and playing music as a member of the 'house band' of the GPM-his first performing experience- was a watershed event for Purpose, leaving him with a permanent thirst for the connection possible through music. This led to another march in the (then) Soviet Union and the first-ever, outdoor stadium rock concert there, featuring Bonnie Raitt, Santana, James Taylor, and Darryl's band, Collective Vision.
Purpose moved into music fulltime in 1996.
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