Artist description Troy Campbell, former frontman for top Austin roots rockers Loose Diamonds, reveals new facets of his talents on 'Man vs. Beast,' his first solo album released on M-Ray Records. Known for his stirring Americana rock songs, Campbell projects a captivating intimacy and subtle intensity to his delivery on the album. UPDATE April 29, 2002 Evangeline Recorded Works to release Troy Campbell's 'American Breakdown' in Europe. Produced by long time Lucinda Wiiliams guitarist/producer Gurf Morlix. 'American Breakdown'. U.S. release is May 28 on Campbell's own label, M-Ray Records.

Music Style Moody Pop

Musical Influences Replacements, True Believers, Big Star, The Damned, Stiff Little Fingers, The Clash

Similar Artists Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, Gene Pitney

Artist History 'Man vs. Beast' came to fruition, as the best records often do, through a natural and informal series of collaborations, with Austin-based producer and artist Craig Ross at his studio, The Darkroom. The disc also includes sessions with Abra Moore producer and guitarist Mitch Watkins, and such guests as singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and Texas singer-songwriter legend Ray Wylie Hubbard.Ohio born and bred, Campbell led Loose Diamonds through four releases that earned the band critical acclaim, industry awards, and fans across America and Europe (where they toured nine times, including dates with Bob Dylan and Joe Ely.) Their album 'Burning Daylight' won the NAIRD Indie Award for Best Rock Album, while their EP 'Fresco Fiasco' was named by the New York Ti mes as one of 1996's top 10 albums. Campbell also co-produced an all-star tribute to the songs of Jo Carol Pierce that won Album of the Year honors at the 1996 Austin Music Awards, as well as garnering Campbell the Best Producer Award. Since going solo after Loose Diamonds went on extended hiatus, Campbell has been road-testing his new material on tour with Patty Griffin, Steve Forbert, Jonatha Brooke and James McMurtry. In the summer of 1998, he was invited to participate in the presitigious Song Is land songwriters gathering in Denmark with Danish superstar Poul Krebs and American songwriting legend David Olney.As a solo artist, Campbell emerges as an artist of uncommon emotional impact and musical charm, treating listeners to inspiring new directions from a truly noteable American rock 'n' roller. April 29, 2002 finds Campbell releasing 'American Breakdown' in Europe on Evangeline Recorded Works (UK), and May 28 'American Breakdown' hits stores in the U.S. on M-Ray Records

Group Members Troy Campbell- Vocals & Acoustic Guitar; Cornbread- Bass & Vocals; Eric Blakely- Guitar & Vocals; Jason White - Drums; Scrappy Jud Newcomb- Guitar & Vocals

Instruments C Fox Acoustic Guitar

Albums Man vs. Beast (M-Ray/Blue Rose '99) ; American Breakdown (M-Ray/Evangeline '02)

Press Reviews '...the atmospheric, understated solo collection is easily the most cohesive and unified work of Campbell's career.'-No Depression 'Danny Levin's gorgeous piano-and-cello arrangement on 'Somewhere' is a melodic standout, featuring vocals by Patty Griffin.'-Don McLeese '21st Century Folk'-Texas Monthly '..literate and well-crafted songwriting...'-The Austin Chronicle '...one of this town's (Austin) finest and most consistent pure songwriting talents'-Andy Langer, The Austin Chronicle

Additional Info Loose Diamonds- 'Fresco Fiasco' 'New Location' 'Burning Daylight' Highwaymen- 'Live Texas Radio' 'Blue Days, Black Nights'

Location Austin, TX - USA

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).