Despite of being in the music business for over three decades, “Comfortable Shoes” is the first solo album from talented American songwriter / multi instrumentalist JAMIE HOSMER. He recently did background vocals for Tomi Malm’s last album, but also has worked with the likes of Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Bill Champlin, Asia featuring John Payne, etc, co-starred stage musicals with Lou Gramm, Bobby Kimball, Mickey Thomas, and recorded as session musicians on many albums.
The genesis for “Comfortable Shoes” started with Covid-19; impossible to tour or working with other artists, Jamie decided to record his own songs for a solo debut CD.
What we have here is a collection of songs which takes you back to California circa 1980, West Coast / Soft Rock FM radio tunes mixed with modern rock&pop sensibility. With a style ranging from Bill Champlin, Christopher Cross or Steely Dan to current exponents such as Young Gun Silverfox, Steffan Gunnarson, Tomi Malm, “Comfortable Shoes” is a pure delight.
Hosmer’s approach to arrangements & performance strongly brings to mind David Foster’s works. Darn, he even looks like a young David Foster!
Tracklist:
1 Comfortable Shoes (4:46)
2 Paradise (4:04)
3. Can't Stop Thinking About You (4:22)
4. Lost In The Rain (4:19)
5. The Answer (2020 Version) (4:24)
6. This Love Is Like Water (3:46)
7. Fade Away (3:37)
8. Beautiful Day (3:34)
9. Time After Time (4:38)
10. The Answer (Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns Version) (4:10)
Jamie Hosmer – Comfortable Shoes – 2021, Japan Edition+bonus, FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans
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