James Eric
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Views"[James Eric] tucks introspective lyrics behind grand washes of shoegazer guitar."
- Greg Kot, The Chicago Tribune
I write songs so I don't lose my mind, and in hopes to find it when thoughts and emotions are misplaced or hazy. Singing is cheaper than a shrink and better than Prozac. I'm so much more sane and grounded and stable than I was 2 years ago. If you met me then, I'm sorry. Come see me now. In terms of content - I'm not interested in politics very much or telling imaginary tales (although it happens but usually contains some autobiographical element). Other reasons I sing include my friends, my parents, a lot of the musicians on CLLCT and the many peeps I've played shows with. Also these records:
1. The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs
2. Harry Nilsson - A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night
3. Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
4. eels - Electro-Shock Blues
5. The Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen
6. Liz Phair - Exile In Guyville
7. The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving
8. Paul Baribeau - Paul Baribeau
9. Mos Def - Black on Both Sides
10. Sparklehorse - It's A Wonderful Life
And some movies too:
1. Trust
2. Fearless
3. Magnolia
4. The Rapture
5. All The Real Girls
6. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
7. The Apartment
8. A History of Violence
9. Broadcast News
10. Manhattan
send me words:
jameslaczkowski@gmail.com
Since April 27, 2008
Comments
Yo dude...expect a package in the mail in the next week or so.
One of the coolest dudes I've ever played with, talked to, had a sleepover with, ate an omelet with, covered Death Cab with, stalked Wilco with, etc.
Buds for life!
thnx for all the good words.
Success!!
wow, thank you so much. that is so flattering.
um, i don't have anything else in terms of releases.
this is my first thing.
but more should be on the way soon.
i will be keeping in touch.
My Choices For The Top 5 James Eric Records
1. Deathless
2. Fire In The Mountains
3. Every Body
4. Who Needs Death When You've Got Friends
5. The Pleasure Is Mine (if you like cover songs)
I always look for Eric James before I realise that it's the other way around.
I confuse myself sometimes a bit too easily. I guess I should have a moniker, but I don't want one unless I'm in a band. Meow!
someone where i work is named eric james
it's confusing as all get out