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Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]

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Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]

Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 319 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 126 Mb | Scans included
Modern Electric Blues, Soul-Blues, Blues-Rock | Label: Vizztone | # VTSCF01 | 00:46:41

Sean Costello was one of the most brilliant blues-based artists of his generation. His deeply soulful singing, songwriting and guitar playing crossed effortlessly between genres. Sean entered the scene as a child prodigy, and soon became regarded as a torchbearer, one of the leading lights of the new century. He had already gained international recognition when he died tragically in 2008, on the eve of his 29th birthday.

It wasn’t until after his death that many of us learned of his profound struggles with bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. Sean’s passing ignited a desire among his family, friends and fans to keep his personal and musical spirit alive and to translate the human side of his suffering into action that would help in research education, outreach and treatment efforts for bipolar disorder. A living testimony to Sean’s spirit, the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research was founded.

IN THE MAGIC SHOP is Sean Costello’s previously unreleased 2005 studio album, produced in New York City by his longtime friend, collaborator and advocate, four-time Grammy Award winner Steve Rosenthal, in his recording studio, The Magic Shop. This is Sean Costello at his best, performing his stunning original compositions and well-chosen covers with band mates Paul Linden, Melvin Zachery and Ray Hangen, along with a few guests. This should have been Sean’s breakthrough record — but it remained unmixed and unheard for almost ten years. We’re proud to bring it to you now.

April 15th is not a great day. Oh, yes, Income Taxes are due then but that is not why I note the date. It is the day that a young and bright star of the blues left us. Sean Costello was on the eve of his 29th birthday when an accidental overdose took him from his family and us only a week after beginning an alcohol addiction program and being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. Enveloped in depression, he had difficulty sleeping and told a friend he was taking something to help him sleep that fateful night. A shy and unassuming soul, Sean was also a premier blues guitar player, singer and songwriter. His family keeps his memory alive through the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bi-Polar Research and we can remember him through his music. This CD, recorded in Fall of 2005 and finally mixed this past Spring at the Magic Shop in New York City, was produced by Steve Rosenthal, engineered by Will Berlind and mastered by Jessica Thompson. It is sold as a fund raiser for Sean’s fund which is cause enough to buy one (as I did). But even more so, it is a superb CD worth adding to any blues lovers’ collection.

Costello begins with a soulful BB King tune- “It’s My Own Fault.” The stark guitar sound is sad and lonely. The band fills in thoughtfully as Costello bears his blues soul on his fret board. This is an instrumental for over three and a half minutes before Sean begins signing; it is masterfully done and is worth the price of the CD alone. Costello grits out the vocal lines in the last minute and then closes out the beginning of a great CD. His own “Can’t Let Go” follows. Brian Jackson adds Wurlitzer and synthesizer and backing vocals were added to fill out the funky tune as Costello growls out the lead. A bouncy guitar line and beat complement each other as Sean sings of the love he can’t let go of. “Hard Luck Woman,” another original, follows. Costello’s guitar and Linden’s harp grind it out for us in this danceable and catchy cut. He takes it down a notch as Costello goes acoustic in a very Elvis style and Costello tells his lover to “Trust in Me.” Beautifully done! An old tune first recorded by Mildred Bailey in 1937, it was a small B-side hit for Eddie Fisher and then Louis Jordan (both in 1951) and then was revived by Etta James in 1961. This is a fantastic version!

“Feel Like I Ain’t Got A Home” is an original where Costello lays it out on this this song made for driving with the top down and playing music loud. The music must be this song- I could blast this out and enjoy it any day while driving around! Fenton Robinson’s “You Don’t Know What Love Is” is next with some deep blues and then Bobby Womack’s “Check It Out” follows that, a soul-filled and soulful number where Costello shows us more of what he’s made of. What fine covers! He then stays soulful with “I Went Wrong,” an original blues with stinging guitar and a great set of lyrics.

Rod Stewart? Why not? “You Wear It Well” adds Jim Zhivago on the 12-string National and Costello and the band gut out a really nice bluesy rendition. “Told Me A Lie” is some breathy and tasty slow blues while “Make A Move” is a bit funky. Both originals, they show Costello’s diversity as a song writer and performer. He closes with “Fool’s Paradise,” the Johnny Fuller song. The lyrics are now almost eerie, with Costello hauntingly singing and playing. I can say it no better than the song itself. He sings:

I often think of the life I’ve led
And oh, it’s a wonder, I ain’t dead
Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
Living is a fool’s paradise

My mother told me and my father told me too
Said my child, it’s all catch up with you
Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
Living in a fool’s paradise

Though I’ve learned my lesson
Like all fools I’ve met
Oh, I’ve learned things in this life
That I haven’t forgotten yet

My father told me, my mother said it right
Said my son, you’re ruining your life
Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
Living in a fool’s paradise

Oh yeah, living in a fool’s paradise

Joining Costello on this recording are Paul Linden on B3, harp and keys, Melvin Zachery on bass and Ray Hangen on drums. A few others perform here and there, too, but the foursome of Costello and these three comprise the main band. It took Rosenthal six years to get the gumption up to play these recordings again and then by Summer 2014 he had recompiled and re-created this masterful recording. Half new and half fine covers, this album gives us but a glimpse of what we’ve missed with the loss of this fine musician. Please add this recording to your collection. You will be glad you did and it also helps fund bi-polar research which hopefully will prevent this disease from consuming more fine humans like Sean.

Review by Steve Jones, BluesBlastMagazine.com

Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]

Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]



Tracklist:

01. It's My Own Fault (04:41)
02. Can't Let Go (04:21)
03. Hard Luck Woman (03:22)
04. Trust In Me (03:09)
05. Feel Like I Ain't Got A Home (03:05)
06. You Don't Know What Love Is (04:39)
07. Check It Out (03:11)
08. I Went Wrong (04:34)
09. You Wear It Well (04:58)
10. Told Me A Lie (04:01)
11. Make A Move (03:00)
12. Fool's Paradise (03:34)


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Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]

Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop (2014) [Unreleased 2005 Studio Album]

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