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The individual members of the Jim Offerman Band have their musical experience on clear display with this EP. Even though the group was formed little over a year a go, the sound is tight and the arrangements are all well made. Frontman Jim Offerman knows how to write a good song, with all four tracks on this EP evidence of his considerable craftsmanship as a composer. Topping that, he also has a nice and warm sounding voice, which he uses to give varied colors to each of the songs.
Speaking of colors, the quartet manages to give each and every song a distinct tint and thereby prevents everything from sounding the same. This variation makes it hard to compare the group to other bands. At times, they sound a bit like Racoon, but there is also some parallels to a balladeer. Jim Offerman Band doesn't shy away from more rocky sounds either, making this reviewer think of bands like Zober or the U2 from the mid eighties. There is also a clear presence of singer/songwriter influences. The big prize on the album is 'Like Superman' with a wonderful refrain and a sunny atmosphere, for which the piano sound is key. The other three songs also score well above average.
(Translated excerpt of a Dutch review, the original review is here: http://www.musicfrom.nl/magazine/recensies/22305/jim-offerman-band-another-day.html) - MusicFrom.nl
Listening to the selection of songs they have on their website, you will quickly hear a rush of energy & passion pouring from each song. Boasting their biggest hit "Like Superman", it definitely showcases their efforts. Now on a personal note, I found the most ear pleasing listen, and my favorite song showcased to be, "The Abyss". The lead has a unique sound, and Jim Offerman's voice is enough to make any girl swoon.
Overall, not having any previous writing experience and/or expert musical insight, other than absolutely loving to find new and exciting bands to listen to, I am definitely going to keep my eye out for this band. I will brag when they become the huge success i can tell they are leading up to. Great Music Boys! Keep it up! To the rest of you, you should definitely check them out, you will not be disappointed!
Source:
http://www.wornrecords.ca/steamroller/2006/12/jim-offerman-band-review_19.php - The Steamroller E-zine
Discography
Start Here (CD, to be released in 2009)
Another Day (EP, 2006)
Life Bagage (CD, 2005)
Speak Up (EP 2002)
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Bio
I am Jim Offerman, a singer-songwriter from Utrecht, The Netherlands. I make indie pop music that moves you from darkness into light. When you fall down, I pick you up and tell you to hold on. Well, not literally, of course (one would be awfully busy picking everybody up and telling them to hold on), but I do hope my music has that effect on you! It is why I make the stuff.
Actually, I am not just making music for you. It's also for me! Many of my songs started out with the things that I needed to hear. "Speak Up" helped me to understand that people won't know what's going on with me if I don't tell them; "This Is Me" made me work to overcome my self-esteem issues and "Hold On To Your Dreams" taught me to do just that. Of course, not every song I write has to contain a lesson of sorts - sometimes I am just plain silly, such as when I wrote "Cream." My music is dead serious, but also fun.
My current project is a song-a-month recording marathon that will culminate in the release of my new album "Start Here" in June of 2009.
Press Quotes:
"Jim Offerman knows how to write a good song"
- MusicFrom.nl
"[His] voice is enough to make any girl swoon"
- The Steamroller E-zine
Booking information:
Jim Offerman Music
+31 6 26 022 489
bookings@jimofferman.net
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