Fuzz Machine
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Fuzz Machine is the fourth album by guitarist
/singer-songwriter
Marc Ford
. The album was released initially at Marc Ford's live shows on his tour of Spain with The Steepwater Band in February 2010. Later, it saw an online-exclusive release via BandCamp. Fuzz Machine was recorded in the Fall of 2007 by Ford's then-current band shortly after they returned from nearly a year-long stint on the road. The album was shelved prior to its release as Ford opted to form, tour and record with The Neptune Blues Club instead.
The album garnered several positive reviews upon release. Ford briefly toured in support of the record in late January 2011, with son Elijah Ford and Ben Harper drummer Paw Paw Smith comprising the backing band.
All songs written by Marc Ford, except as indicated.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
/singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Marc Ford
Marc Ford
Marc Ford , is an American blues-rock guitarist. He's a former lead guitarist of the rock and roll jam band The Black Crowes and the leader of his own bands .-Burning Tree:Ford began his career with the blues-rock outfit Burning...
. The album was released initially at Marc Ford's live shows on his tour of Spain with The Steepwater Band in February 2010. Later, it saw an online-exclusive release via BandCamp. Fuzz Machine was recorded in the Fall of 2007 by Ford's then-current band shortly after they returned from nearly a year-long stint on the road. The album was shelved prior to its release as Ford opted to form, tour and record with The Neptune Blues Club instead.
The album garnered several positive reviews upon release. Ford briefly toured in support of the record in late January 2011, with son Elijah Ford and Ben Harper drummer Paw Paw Smith comprising the backing band.
Track listing
- Cool Heads
- Half Dead
- Bolero In Red
- Next To Me
- Long Gone
- The Way It Goes
- My Love
- You're the One
- Bluebird St.
- Future Too
All songs written by Marc Ford, except as indicated.
Personnel
- Marc FordMarc FordMarc Ford , is an American blues-rock guitarist. He's a former lead guitarist of the rock and roll jam band The Black Crowes and the leader of his own bands .-Burning Tree:Ford began his career with the blues-rock outfit Burning...
- lead and backing vocals, guitar - Elijah Ford - backing vocals, guitar, piano
- Muddy Dutton - bass, keyboards, backing vocals on "Long Gone"
- Dennis Morehouse - drums