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Bio: Denise James, an extremely talented songwriter, singer and musician from Detroit has recorded an album that is a gorgeous mix of jangle and harmony -- think an alternative Petula Clark or Linda Ronstadt with echoes of Patsy Cline -- with a 60's feel and guitar textures to die for. Denise James' new LP, IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO LOVE, is a singer/songwriter album of a rare category. A native of Detroit, Denise is actually French and grew up listening to Francoise Hardy around the house as well as the regional Detroit radio stations that have inspired all of the great midwestern musicians. Denise is the favorite songwriter of a lot of songwriters and rock n' rollers in her hometown. Denise wrote songs for a few years, refining her craft before she began to perform solo gigs on Detroit's underground scene. She made guest appearances with bands like the Volebeats and Teach Me Tiger, her songs appeared on records by His Name is Alive, and she was a member of the Dirt Eaters and the Jills. In 2001, Denise was signed by Alan McGee to the Poptones label, who released her first LP DENISE JAMES to rave reviews. Where the first LP was built around a sparse, French pop texture with 60's-strength reverberation, IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO LOVE combines Byrds-style jangle with existentialist lyrics and Pet Sounds harmonies. The LP is one of Rainbow Quartz’ best sellers throughout the world. Neko Case, a self-proclaimed fan, invited Denise to open her American tour. Where her early work was built around a sparse, French pop texture with 60’s strength reverberation, “Promises” combines Byrds-style jangle with existentialist lyrics and Pet Sounds harmonies. The record is produced by Matthew Smith (Outrageous Cherry, The Go, Slumber Party, The Volebeats) and was recorded at Ghetto Recorders in Detroit with Jim Diamond (White Stripes, The Sights) engineering. Discography:
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