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"Recorded by Blake Beeman at Quantum Kitchen studio: (home of Blue Tree Records) in the summer of 1999. This album is full of new original stuff (plus a very sweet version of James Taylor's Sweet Baby James) and was recorded live in the studio without any additional instrumentation other than his guitar and vocals. The relaxed kitchen environment, complemented by a few lounging dogs, plus the "live" recording process, has given this CD a nice natural, folksy sort of mellowness. " User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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# Bear Feat This 1999 recording captures something increasingly rare: a solo artist performing entirely live to tape, with nothing but guitar and voice. Coffey's decision to work in a relaxed studio kitchen—accompanied by lounging dogs—creates an intimacy that permeates every track. The album balances original compositions with a notably tender interpretation of James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James," revealing how constraint can deepen artistry. Without overdubs or additional instrumentation to hide behind, the craft becomes transparent; you hear the musician's choices moment by moment. This approach yields genuine warmth rather than studied nostalgia, inviting listeners into something that feels less like a finished product and more like a conversation happening in
