The singer, songwriter and multi-
instrumentalist known as Rob Erickson has released his new LP gospel
record, “Whatcha Gonna Do?” The album is the sophomore release
from Erickson, whose debut “Just Passin' Thru” LP appeared on
digital shelves worldwide in September of 2013. Featuring Erickson's
signature blend of jazz, rock, country, gospel music and much, much
more, “Whatcha Gonna Do?” is an original Christian music LP
unlike any other.
Erickson has cited as main artistic
influences such legends of songwriting and groove as Monty Alexander,
Oscar Peterson, the Beatles, Cream, Blood Sweat and Tears, Stevie
Wonder, and Chicago. His own record has its deepest roots in the
highly creative, devil-may-care genre of jazz music, however, though
its sound is not overtly jazz. Like jazz, the style of his music
takes on different shapes according to his desired emotional effect.
Perhaps surprisingly for what is
largely billed as a gospel album, this effect is often comedic on
“Whatchu Gonna Do?” This is a rich and rewarding blend, as it
turns out, such as in “Rearranging the Deck Chairs,” which
manages to be genuine and tongue-in-cheek at the same time as
Erickson does some lighthearted soul-searching in the course of a
patio task. Of course, many tracks such as “Lord of Life” and
“Redeemed” treat their celestial topic more directly, as does the
title track “Whatcha Gonna Do?” the crux of which is described
very well by the art on the album's cover.
Asked to describe the message his
record has for listeners, Erickson writes that it carries a “Gospel
message of salvation utilizing my background in jazz, pop, and gospel
music.” He adds, “It also displays my sometimes-warped sense of
humor.”
Rob Erickson is a retired
law-enforcement officer with thirty years on the force. All of the
tracks on his LP with the exception of two are Erickson originals.
Every instrument on the record (except the saxophone) has been played
by the artist, himself.
“Whatcha Gonna Do?” by Rob Erickson
is available online retailers worldwide, as well as from his official
website via Bandcamp (link provided below). His debut record, “Just
Passin' Thru,” is also still available with 10% of all profits from
it going to the Houston Food Band to feed hungry families in Houston,
TX.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
“Whatcha Gonna Do?” by Rob
Erickson –
Website -
robericksonmusic.com
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