Danny O'Keefe American Roulette CD

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 Another milestone in the Danny O’Keefe catalogue
In many ways Danny O’Keefe represents what is best about the singer/songwriter genre. Still does in fact after all these years. He knows how to tell a story, writes memorable lyrics, creates fantastic music and works out arrangements in many different and surprising music styles that enhance his songwriter abilities. “American Roulette” came out in 1977 originally and it seemed that the public didn’t notice it at all. This album has enduring qualities just like Mr. O’Keefe himself. The songs are first rate and his guitar playing sounds perfect. At times it almost feels like a concept album and the music and arrangements add a dreamy feeling to many of the tracks. The title track is songwriting of epic proportions and would serve well as part of a soundtrack in many movies, and when the album ends with the heartfelt “Just Jones,” you know that you were in for a treat. With this CD release as well as “O’Keefe” (1972), “So Long Harry Truman” (1975) & “The Global Blues” (1979) his entire catalogue is finally available in the CD-format. Best of all, he still records and performs. 2008 has seen the release of his 10th album “In Time” – another classic contribution from Danny O’Keefe.
Submitted by sm.and (Hvidovre, Denmark) 
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