Excellent..now how do we get him out to the masses?
M L Wright | Albany, NY | 08/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Incredible, well written album that has great musicianship and great lyrics. Its a credit to Eliot the great list of artists that played with him..Nickle Creek, Glen Phillips, Immy from Counting Crows, etc...shows the kind of status he built up amongst musicians while he waited for a major label record...I do have to say its sad that a major label debut like this is met with so little pub these days...i live in Albany, NY and i found 1 copy of the album...just 1 in a whole city!! so as great as reviews are....if you like the album spread the word so he can get some solid promotion and survive as a talented artist!! Dont let solid artists die just because they dont get the push that they deserve~~"
The Next Big Thing... finally gets a release
me | 08/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"He sounds GREAT, and that is because he uses his influences (The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dylan, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, etc.) and shares them in a way that is new, refreshing and organic. Hence, 'What's Mine is Yours' as a title and a first peek at what Eliot has in store for the future.
Whether you listen to Pearl Jam, Cash, Dave Matthews, Panic, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, "new (pop) rock, or one of his influences...
this much is certain-
You're gonna love this album."
Best album I've heard in a very long time...
Jeremy Deats | 06/18/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Eliot Morris's debut album is perfect. Outstanding songwriting, outstanding production, outstanding vocals... If you're a fan of James Blunt, John Mayer, Counting Crows, etc... you will probably love this album. There have been a lot of comparisons to Eliot's voice an Counting Crow's lead singer Adam Duritz. Being a fan of Counting Crows also I think that's worth commenting on.
I think it's amazing how much the two sound alike both vocally and lyrically and Duritz is one of the greatest songwriters of the decade, but I think it's unquestionable that the best of his work is melancholy. Adam Duritz has transcended songs like Mr. Jones and Colorblind, but it's always to the well structured, shallow pop-hit like American Girls or Accidentally In Love that is the result. Adam is one of my favorite songwriters, so I don't mean any disrespect to him or to the talent it takes to craft a pop-hit. However, when you listen to Eliot's song This Colorful World, you discover something that's very dynamic, that also has real weight to it. It's not melancholy, but it's also not a flavor of the moment pop song. Eliot seems to effortless transition between the pessimistic and optimistic perspectives in his work and it doesn't come across as contrived (even if it probably is). If you have an appreciation for singer-songwriters you MUST check this guy out.
It's very difficult to give anything five stars, because when you do that I think you're saying you really believe the product could not possibly be any better, well this is a five star album. The weight behind this album is incredible, it feels like a life time of songs, slowly crafted to perfection. I have no idea how Eliot will follow this album, but I don't think he has to.
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Liked him in concert and Loved the C.D.
K. Peterson | Arlington, VA | 01/29/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Eliot Morris in concert with Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows and really enjoyed him, though I couldn't hear all of the lyrics from the lawn. This C.D. is terrific, with a nice mix of slow-paced and fast-paced songs. My favorite song is "This Colorful World," which he mentioned at the concert was the theme for Crayola Crayons ads. There are one or two songs that I'll sometimes skip when listening to the whole album, which is why I only rated this a four. But, if you like either Counting Crows or Goo Goo Dolls, then I suggest this album. He sounds just like the lead singer from the Crows."
New fan
Joker Larry Z | Chicago, IL USA | 10/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Got a sampler CD at borders, then saw him live in Chicago at the Double Door last week. He is one of the best new artists Ive heard. Don't know why they're not playing him on the radio yet - especially the best tunes on the album like "Faultline" or "No one has to know." He has an amazing blend of folk-rock-country, and the harmonizing is incredible. He also has tremendous range in his voice. Love the lap steel on faultline and others - amazing riffs. Pissed that the lap steel guitar player wasn't in town when he played last week, so he didn't play Faultline, but he promised next time he's in town.
Bottom line- recommend this album to anyone who likes groups with that blend, eg, anyone who likes the Jayhawks or the Bodeans. Every tune is really good, and some of them are incredibly catchy."