The Complete Early Recordings CD showcases a true guitar virtuoso who was no slouch on the piano either. His break on "Illinois Blues" is almost off-putting in the nonchalance with which he twists the notes around, and "How Long 'Buck'" features him giving forth some funky piano in an almost playful manner. This is a remastered edition of an earlier Yazoo collection, and features the same 18 songs that appeared on Document's Complete Recorded Works, but the sound quality is still a proble...   [ read more ]

CD $17.08

Writing, producing, and playing all instruments is a daunting task for anyone, but young James Intveld handles the responsibilities like an accomplished veteran, while projecting a good deal of charm and personality into each song. He's transparently influenced by Elvis Presley, but a number of songs are updated somewhat by an atmospheric ambience similar to that of Chris Isaak, although without the sleek production of an Isaak album. "Kermit Vale" is the surprise, a black, almost Irish folk...   [ read more ]

CD $18.98

This self-titled release is by far and away the closest to perfection any studio project has achieved in a very long time. With every aspect of the production, performance, and choice of material handled by the artist himself, there is a continuity and purity about it that is missing in even the top-selling discs that chart and receive platinum recognition. Vocally, no one can come close to Intveld's irreproachable style. His ability to evoke emotion from a song, even those he did not write, is dumbfoun...   [ read more ]

CD $21.83