Aaron Frazer – Introducing… (Vinyl)

Soft-spoken with the look of a slightly disaffected 1950s matinee idol, Aaron Frazer (of Durand Jones & The Indications) possesses a unique voice thats both contemporary and timeless.

The Brooklyn-based, Baltimore-raised songwriter first came into the international spotlight as the drummer and co-lead singer for Durand Jones & The Indications. Hes certainly created a community through his work with the Indications, gospel-soul project The Flying Stars of Brooklyn, and countless side shows in Bloomington and New York. Throughout, Frazer has used music to call attention to issues of inequity and injustice, while highlighting the work of organizations like the Poor Peoples Campaign.

The 12 songs on Introducing combine 70s soul with Auerbachs particular sensibilities, and include songs with a message in the key of Gil Scott-Heron, as well as uplifting tales of love told through a blend of disco, gospel, and doo-wop. The album was recorded in a week at Auerbachs antique and ephemera-laden studio in Nashville following a rapid and prolific songwriting session. Dan likes to have this writing process where you just let go and embrace the kind of pressure cooker environment that comes with extreme time limitation, Aaron says, adding that the writing sessions pushed him creatively. Dan brought in legendary songwriters such as L. Russell Brown, who wrote hits for fellow falsetto Frankie Valli and co-wrote the albums opening track, You Dont Wanna Be My Baby.

Tracklisting

A1. You Dont Wanna Be My Baby
A2. If I Got It (Your Love Brought It)
A3. Cant Leave It Alone
A4. Bad News
A5. Have Mercy
A6. Done Lyin
B1.Lover Girl
B2.Ride with Me
B3.Girl on the Phone
B4.Love Is
B5.Over You
B6.Leanin on Your Everlasting Love