Product DescriptionJames Maddock is the former lead singer of Wood whose album Songs from Stamford Hill was released in 2000 by Columbia Records. With the release of that record, Maddock had a top 5 Triple A radio song, prominent placements in TV/Film (including a spot on the first Dawson's Creek compilation) and extensive touring with the likes of Paula Cole and Train. James however never fully entered the spotlight that seemed destined to shine on him; however with his grass roots touring presence and airplay on some of the most influential stations in the country since 2009 (WXPN, WFUV, Sirius/XM), what seemed meant to be in 2001 is taking shape in 2010 instead.
Vin Scelsa of WFUV and Sirius/XM puts it this way; "I fell head over heels in love with James Maddock's music around the turn of the century when his band Wood released Songs From Stamford Hill. My heart broke when James seemed to disappear completely from the music scene without a follow-up. From time to time I would search for him on the Internet, to no avail, and play the songs from Wood's only album with a bittersweet ache that matched the mood of the music. Imagine then how thrilled I was to discover at the end of the decade James was living and working right under my nose in New York City, far below the radar, honing his skills, biding his time. Then understand how exhilarated and thoroughly gladdened I became upon hearing his new songs, heartbreakingly beautiful, exquisitely crafted, which pick right up where Stamford Hill left off. James Maddock's talent has a timeless quality he shares with the great songwriters. His music touches the soul. How happy I am to have him back on the radar screen ... the world at large needs artists like this."
With the release of the exquisite song cycle, Sunrise on Avenue C, Maddock has re-established himself as one of the most respected singer/songwriters on the scene.
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1