Stefan Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 From Frontiers: After a self-imposed exile from the music industry and the public eye, heralded guitarist Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands) returned with a fresh new band, Red Dragon Cartel in 2014. Now, Jake and RDC are back with their new album “Patina”, which is set for release November 9th via Frontiers Music Srl. Jake’s 2014 comeback was greeted with much enthusiasm from the fans and media alike and the virtuoso guitarist is back once again to grace the rock world with his unbridled skill! With an extremely talented band featuring Anthony Esposito on bass (ex-Lynch Mob), Phil Varone (ex-Saigon Kick, Skid Row) on drums and returning vocalist Darren Smith (Harem Scarem) backing him up, Jake has delivered the album fans have been eager to hear since Badlands dissolved years ago. In addition to being the new bassist for Red Dragon Cartel, Anthony Esposito co-produced the album alongside Jake E. Lee. “I think we had a great production partnership. He never discouraged me from trying things that were a bit outside the box, in fact he encouraged it. His attention to detail in the recording of everything was exceptional. Much more than I alone would have toiled over. He has an incredible work ethic that kept me from lapsing into complacency. If we disagreed on how something should be, we'd find a perfect marriage of the two sides, or completely reimagine it. We didn't settle on anything unless we both agreed it was perfect. If I do another album, I'd love it to be with him again,” says Lee. Another new member to Red Dragon Cartel is drummer Phil Varone, whose style Lee really appreciated. “Phil is a very solid and groove oriented player, who is not afraid to turn things upside down to give the song a more unique flavor," explains Lee. “Patina” marks a change of style from the debut Red Dragon Cartel album, going more bluesy hard rock as opposed to the debuts heavier leanings. Remarks Lee, “The first album was more of a piecemeal production with some of the song ideas being 10 years old, and never having more than one player in the room at any time. I wanted to do this one from scratch with all the songs originating and worked on with everyone in the room, on their instruments. It felt much more organic, like the way I used to do it for the first 20 years of my career, more honest to my roots.” When asked about his musical inspirations for the record, Jake muses, “[m]y inspirations for ‘Patina’ are from the artists I loved during my youth. Robin Trower, Santana, Black Sabbath, Captain Beyond, Thin Lizzy, Grand Funk Railroad, David Bowie ... I could go on and on, but let me also say that there are also hints of Sly & the Family Stone, Dick Dale, psychedelia and even some George Benson. Don't let any of that scare you, it all makes sense!” “Patina” is a definitive statement of Jake’s unbelievable skills with a monster production from Esposito and a perfect mix, courtesy of Max Norman, whose relationship with Jake dates back to his days with Ozzy Osbourne. Get ready, “Patina” is coming and with it, Jake E. Lee is BACK! Tracklisting: 1. Speedbag 2. Havana 3. Crooked Man 4. The Luxury Of Breathing 5. Bitter 6. Chasing Ghosts 7. A Painted Heart 8. Punchclown (Bonus Track - Physical Albums Only) 9. My Beautiful Mess 10. Ink & Water Produced by: Anthony Esposito & Jake E. Lee Mixed by Max Norman Band Members: Jake E Lee - guitars Darren James Smith – lead vocals Anthony Esposito – bass guitars Phil Varone - drums www.reddragoncartel.comwww.facebook.com/reddragoncar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysam Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Jake still sounds as good as ever. This new song has more of a bluesy feel and not sure that suits Darren's vocal style. Talented band and I liked most of the debut, but initially this one is just ok for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggy Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Looking real forward this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 New lyric video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted November 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 New video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CureTheSane Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Why is everyone smoking in that clip? Hasn't been 'cool' for a couple of decades now. Song is better than I thought it would be when I opened this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BONE Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Still not too impressed... It's nice to see him back, but I truly hoped for more Ozzy/Badlands type of shredding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 New video for 'Speedbag'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kourosofsteel3 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Shooting videos doesn't make this turd good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysam Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, kourosofsteel3 said: Shooting videos doesn't make this turd good... agreed, I've been a fan of Jake's since his days with Ozzy but unfortunately this album was a disappointment for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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