CD - Mike Elliott - Let You Go

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1 CD
 
Mike Elliott returns to the Ontario blues scene with an album that features  songs of love and loss, personal growth and self-reflection. Each track offers a unique perspective on life's emotional journey.

Track List:

1. Let You Go – The realization that sometimes, letting go is the only way forward.

2. Ill Gotten Gains – A raw confession of dishonesty and its consequences and the price we pay.

3. Can’t Do That  – A song that recognizes the need to change reckless behavior for a better future.

4. Never Been Cool – An ode to individuality and embracing the beauty of being true to oneself despite societal pressures.

5. Nail – A reflection at lessons learned from past actions, mistakes and their consequences.

6. Dance with the One – A celebration of gratitude and loyalty, emphasizing the importance of cherishing those who stand by us.

7. Wrote you a Letter -  Explores themes of love, dedication, and longing. 

8. Wait for Me – A promise of commitment, capturing the longing to return home to a waiting loved one.

9. Change Your Mind – A recognition of the persistence in love, capturing the hope that a relationship can be rekindled.

10. Half the Man – A reflective piece on regret and self-worth, acknowledging the impact of one's mistakes on their identity.

    Let you Go is a trip through the highs and lows of life, offering listeners a chance to connect with their own experiences through music. Each song speaks to the heart and mind of the human condition - mental ‘wreckage’ and resilience.

 Let You Go - Credits

1.Let You Go

2.Ill-Gotten Gains

3.Can’t Do That

4.Never Been Cool

5.Nail

6.Dance With The One

7.Wrote You A Letter

8.Change Your Mind

9.Wait For Me

10.Half The Man
 

Musicians:

Mike Elliott - Guitar, Vocals (All Tracks)

Jim Bowskill - Bass Guitar (1, 2, 6, 8, 10), Lap Steel Guitar (10), Percussion (7, 9), Background Vocals (1, 9)

Ian McKeown - Drums (3, 4, 5, 7, 9)

Steve O’Connor - Wurlitzer (8)

Steve Marriner -  Drums (1,2,6,8,10), Bass Guitar (3,4,5,7,9), Harmonica (3), Piano (6), Tremolo Guitar (4), Percussion (5), Background Vocals (5)

Recorded December 17-19, 2024 at The Ganaraska Recording Company - Baltimore, Ontario

Engineered by: Jim Bowskill & Steve Marriner

Mixed by: Steve Marriner 

Mastered by: Philip Shaw Bova Mastering - Ottawa, ON

Produced By: Steve Marriner