Marc James Band: Press

#1 Ranked Artist on the Top 30
June 29, 2009
Marc James - Maximum Action

August 2009 Radio Interview with Marc James on WCSB Cleveland, 89.3 FM

Marc James’ 8-song CD, “Maximum Action,” is a brilliant mix of David Bowie-meets-Bryan Ferry Euro-pop that is fit for a dance club as well as for a cabaret. Relying primarily on ambient, synth-infused soundscapes, James delivers wry, clever, and funny lyrics with an arch delivery invoking a dapper rogue completely unaware of his obviousness. The lead track, “The Perfect Stranger,” captures this most effectively with a dry but melodic vocal in full seductive mode. “Hard Driving Music” rides a bouncing disco-like bass-line in a tuneful exercise that is pure schmaltz (“Do you want to swing, to dance, and sway to that hard driving rocking and rolling”) - and is absolutely irresistible. On “Tribute to Marilyn” (yes, Monroe) James references Ray Davies’ classic “Celluloid Heroes” with a straight-faced ingenuousness that is as subversive as it is catchy. Closing the album as strongly as it begins, “You Have A Secret” is built on a classic doo-**** chord progression that becomes transformed by a breathy, understated narrative (a la Leonard Cohen), and embellished by a solemn and perfect background chorus. In the end, Marc James’ “Maximum Action” CD is that rare intriguing album by an artist that will win you over with his lush, melodic accessibility

The New CD is here and Marc James and Bobby Schroll BoDean want to thank all of there new and existing fan base for their continued support and presence.  Making this album was really a pleasure, and it really shows, by an outstanding performance by the boys!!  Enjoy!!

 

 

My Name is Tom Deaton...
I am a relatively unknown writer and may I also mention, a rarely paid unkown journalist!!
At this time I have the extreme pleasure of writing liner notes For the Marc James band. The Band consisits of Marc James and Bobby Schroll BoDean...They do everything....and they do everything very well.
Let me commence by stating simply-these guys know how to party, In all the right ways. Listen to this CD. It is vibrant and at the same time up-lifting and unique... There is a new sound in rock music, and it begins right here!
Marc James relies heavily on different and unique instrumentation like saxes and lush vocals. Schroll BoDean brings exciting guitar work and simply un-real bass lines to life! The keyboards are just shy of unbeleivable!(Listen to the "simple-complexity").
The great thing is, they bring all Genre' to life in this recorded performance. From the "Bar-Band " sound of "Something For Someone", to the full blown studio sound of the "Maximum Action Horns" On 'Good Kiss From A Bad Girl". Then, kick it-up-a-shot and listen to the sullenness of " I Feel Nothing", then take interest in the trac "Sexuality"!!!
Simply put, I love it and I want more...did I mention there are 14 songs on this CD?
Y'know, it's electric and powerful and of a new essence of sound, I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I have!!!
Always
Tom Deaton
Reviewing the Atra Records release-"Marc James, In On It" c2010