Bayard Russell

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Bayard Russell is a one-man singer/songerwriter. He also dabs a little in synth and keyboard, which appears in many of his songs on his debut album, Selftitled (2008).

I found out that he's actually been in many bands (Karess, Clean Slate, Funkelstiltskin, The Very Nerve, and Matt Jones Band), but currently the singer and bassist for Negative Ken. Judging from their myspace, their sound is more plugged-in & rock than the decisively lo-fi Russell.

The press material said that the album is not released until March, but looking around online, it looks like it's available now.

"A Candle That's Burning" is kind of a depressing song about a guy who's wondering about his girl.

I don't know what you're thinking
But I hope you're thinking of me
I don't know what you're doing
If you're trying to hurt me
I don't know what you're doing
It kills me to think so.

You soon realized, maybe it's actually not his girl. And it's frustrating and you want to tell him: hey, dude, she doesn't love you! You should move on! But he's sitting there waiting for her to come home.

Of course, my favorite song (one which many of you can probably relate to) is "Living at My Moms". The song hints at his struggle with (lack of) money and relationship and almost shamefully admit that he's living at his mom's again.

If you like Elliott Smith (and who doesn't?), then check out Selftitled, which is available at CDBaby. You can catch him live on April 2nd, at Kenny's Castaways in New York.

 03/01/2008 16:36:57  vu my♥posts bayardrussell.com myspace.com negativeken