Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Over 30 years and 18 albums, his passion for the music and his boundless desire to keep it vital has never waned, even when his own light dimmed due to his substance struggles. Throughout it all, he continued to reinvigorate the art form with personal revelation in his lyrics and bold stylistic twists in his guitar playing and songwriting.
Five years sober, creatively rejuvenated, and sagely insightful, Eric is ready for the fight of his career. On 'Crown', Eric opens like never before, sharing his struggles with substance abuse, his hopes about a new era of sobriety and unbridled creativity, and his personal reflections on racism. The songs are delivered with clarity and feature Eric's personal experiences and hope for positive change. In addition, the 16-track collection boasts his finest singing, songwriting, and his signature guitar playing that burns throughout. Produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, this is Eric at his most boldly vulnerable, uncompromisingly political, and unflinchingly confident.
The 'Crown' album journey is exhilarating, and, much like Eric's life, winds through moments of victory and vulnerability. Along the way, Eric shares his story and his feelings through the majesty of the blues. Crown was was nominated in 2023 for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
- 1 -
1. Death of Me
2. The Storm
3. Had To Dip
4. I Want My Crown
5. Stand Up
6. Survivor
7. You Don't Know the Blues
8. Rattlin' Change
- 2 -
1. Too Close To the Fire
2. Put That Back
3. Take Me Just As I Am
4. Cupcakin'
5. Let Me Start With This
6. I Found Her
7. My Own Best Friend
8. I Gotta Go
