Disco de Jeff Bates: “Rainbow Man”

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Personnel includes: Jeff Bates (vocals, guitar); Larry Beaird, B. James Lowry, John D. Willis (acoustic guitar); David Grisson, Jeff King, Troy Lancaster, Michael Landau, Jimmy Yeary (electric guitar); Mike Brignardello, Kevin Grantt, Glenn Worf (bass); Lonnie Wilson (drums, tambourine); Eric Darken (percussion). <p>Producers: Kenny Beard, Scott Hendricks, David Malloy. <p>In the late '90s and early '00s, the country charts saw a rash of successful artists who celebrated their urban and suburban backgrounds. Bucking the trend and recalling the proudly hillbilly legends of years past, Jeff Bates is possessed of a biography seemingly tailor-made to inspire classic country music. The rural Mississippi-bred singer, whose deep, rich baritone often sounds like a wedding of the vocal styles and timbres of George Jones, Charlie Rich, and Tony Joe White, has suffered though abandonment, divorce, prison, racial prejudice (Bates is of mixed heritage), and drug addiction. <p>Luckily, Bates has been able to turn all his misfortune into autobiographical songs that resonate with a welcome directness and obvious sincerity. However interesting his lyrics may be, his ace in the hole is his voice, the sheer power and resonance of which easily stand toe to toe with the golden pipes of stylistically similar superstars like Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Travis Tritt. Matched with a tasteful mix of old- and new-school production values, that voice makes RAINBOW MAN a significant addition to the new traditionalist canon.

From hearing Jeff's solid, if a little trite, first single "The Love Song", I thought his voice bore a strong resemblance to fellow (late) Mississippian Conway Twitty. After hearing his debut CD, I'd say it's more than a strong resemblance... it's an uncanny kinship, in voice and in subject matter. More than once, Jeff says 'darlin' or 'baby' in that old familiar way that Conway used to drive the women wild back in the day. Jeff's his own man, though, and his individuality and spirit shines through every song. The only negative I found about this album was the lack of variety... a heartbreaking ballad or a drinking song wouldn't have been out of place here, but they surely were missed. Despite the too rosy atmosphere of the record, it's worth the buy. The standouts are "Already Spent", a humorous take on the age old struggle to make ends meet; "I Want to Make You Cry", a song Conway would have killed for(!); and "The Wings of Mama's Prayers", a touching confessional. This is a strong debut for an artist with unlimited potential in the country market. The material could be a little stronger next time out, but he makes even the clunker lines sound good.

I THINK JEFF BATES WILL BE ANOTHER CONWAY TWITTY. I SAW HIM IN CONCERT AND I WAS SO OVERWELMED THAT I COULD HARDLY WAIT UNTIL THE CD CAME OUT. THE RAIMBOW MAN REMINDS ME OF ME TOO. AND HIS NEW SONG I'LL MAKE YOU CRY JUST MAKES ME CRY AND HAVE THIS FEELING IN SIDE THAT I CAN NOT DESCRIBE. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM AGAIN AND MEET HIM SOMEDAY.

I would recommend this CD if you love Conway Twitty and Elvis. These two are my all time favorite singers. If these two had a child together it would be Jeff Bates. Jeff blends their two styles together and comes up with his own distinctive sound. I worship Jeff's Music after seeing him in Nashville and hearing "LONG SLOW KISSES." Jeff had me captivated from the first "HEY BABY." If you are lucky enough to see him in person you will be captivated by his music as well. I haven't listened to any other CD since. There isn't a bad song on this CD. Rainbow Man has upbeat tempo songs such as "Country Enough" and "My In-laws Are Outlaws" That are great to dance to as well as a few Sad intense songs such as "The Wings OF Mama's Prayer's" and "The Love Song." These two songs grabs the listener by the throat and makes you stop and reflect on your own life. You won't be disappointed if you buy this CD. I've bought three myself so I can take Jeff's music wherever I go, at home, on the road, or for a walk with my Walkman. Jeff Thank you for the best music a country fan could ask for. I'm proud to say I'm a Jeff Bates fan and love them "LONG SLOW KISSES"

If your into both Country music, you'll love Jeff's album. I got a chance to see him in concert twice in the same day and it was a blast.

Jeff has a voice that needs to be heard, but the radio stations seem to be stuck on playing Tim McGraw and a few others. They need to give some of these other guys a chance. Jeff has been slowly climbing the charts and is now in the Top 30 with his latest single; "Long Slow Kisses". Jeff has a life story that has to be heard to believe as well. But, he's lived it. Buy this CD and I don't think you'll be disappointed if you like Conway Twitty and Elvis because you can tell are inspirations to Jeff music style. Kenny (from Jeff's band) and Jeffwrote a song that Tracy Lawrence recorded called "What a Memory

I read an article in Reader's Digest about Jeff Bates and his tribulations...He led me to the internet to hear his songs...I am crying just listening to the few songs that were available and I cannot wait to get this to so many family members who need some warm fuzzies...Thank you Mr. Bates for sharing the Love to others...