“Blood” album by Joshua Ketchmark

by : MUSIC CITY PULSE

BLOOD is the tenth studio album by american singer songwriter Joshua Ketchmark. It follows up the 2021 album
’The Huntington Hotel.’ The album was produced and mixed by Ketchmark and document’s Ketchmarks past. Ketchmark has stated that the album is based on true events and that the title is inspired not only by the lyrical subject matter but also by those involved with the making of the record. All of the songs on BLOOD were written by Ketchmark, and a significant amount of the songwriting for the album took place in the later part of 2018 and beginning of 2019. The recording process started in the spring of 2020 and took place in various studios throughout California, Arizona, Georgia, and Tennessee. It all coame together to be completed and mixed at Ketchmarks studio ‘Black Gold Speakeasy’ in Nashville, TN. BLOOD includes appearances by drummer Zak St. John (Black Star Riders), and bassist Ger Hoffman (Joe Diffie), with the majority of the piano and organ being played by Michael Webb (Chris Stapleton), Tony Paoletta (Travis Tritt) contributed lap steel, Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell and the 400 unit) played guitar on 8 of the 12 songs, and Nick Nguyen (Bonepony) added banjo and viola. The harmonies and backup vocals on BLOOD include guest appearances by Candace Devine (Ponderosa Grove), Heather Luttrel, CC Wyle (Wyle), Kenny Wright (The Great Affairs), Dvniel and Joey O. BLOOD was mastered by Michael Bozzi at Bernie.

Joshua Ketchmark is showcasing his ability to deeply connect with new audience and convert passers by into raving fans. His album ”Blood” already making big waves. I believe Joshua Ketchmark is a musician you’ve been waiting for. Bolstered by some powerful tune, his track graces us with dynamic and heart-warming melodies. 

Joshua Ketchmark is renowned for his very live sounding, and said textures are carried through Joshua Ketchmark’s catalogue. Now he’s giving audiences, even more, as well as another side of who he is as a performer, with his latest album, “Blood”. Joshua Ketchmark released on July 8, 2022. “Blood” has twelve unique tracks that creates a gentle atmosphere.

The first track No Stopping Us has a catchy opening that makes you want to Bob your head. The song is unique and fun in all in one, the compelling instrumentation keeps the vibe calm. The song continues right into self titled track “Covered in Blood”, another hit, amazingly well crafted and that’ll make sense once you hear the track, the song itself is a wild ride that you need to be strapped in for.

Follow Me Home is the third track on the album, Follow Me Home is a song where everything seems to be in the right place. The arrangements are highly sought after, the vocal interpretation is sincere and direct. You’re only one-fourth way through and the album has already been very exciting, as you get closer to the end with ONCE THE WHISKEY and TAZEWELL COUNTY LINE, the feeling doesn’t go away and the album gives you exactly what you want.

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