Passionate power-pop for roller-coaster romantics: well-crafted, emotionally resonant songs delivered by a distinctively warm-voiced new singer-songwriter.

12 MP3 Songs
POP: Beatles-pop, FOLK: Folk Pop



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Passionate power-pop for roller-coaster romantics.

So Much Of What I Wanted is a sonically satisfying blend of Beatles pop sensibility, James Taylor sensitivity and Paul Simon lyricism. If you like their songs -- along with the music of artists like John Mayer, Elvis Costello, The Eagles & company -- you're going to love this CD.

With a voice often compared to Simon, Jackson Browne and del Amitri's Justin Currie, Grande is like them above all a wordsmith. His songcraft is everywhere present without ever becoming obvious, especially in the melodically memorable "Melinda," humorously romantic "26 Calorie Kiss" and rockingly introspective title track.

I've got no cure for curiosity, just pure instincts that I trust

The allure of sheer velocity my enduring wanderlust

I've got so much of what I wanted, yet I face this dark divide

I've got so much of what I wanted, still I'm unsatisfied

At times his wordplay sparkles with Dylanesque touches, as in the all-too-relevant rant "Telemarket This!" (recalling Currie's influence) and mythical rocker "Hurricane Jane." Around other turns, he gives us sultry slow-burners like "Bonfire Girls," a kind of David Gray-meets-Chris Isaak end of summer groove that's sure to be an instant favorite among beachgoers everywhere.

Hopeful romantics will melt over the plaintive "Whenever We're Together," which vividly captures love's constant seesaw side-effects, then get lost in addictive radio rockers "Modern Marvel" and "Before You Go." And fans of the late Dave Carter -- whose career with partner Tracy Grammer had only begun to blossom in the folk world before his sudden passing -- will appreciate Grande's inspired new version of "Merlin's Lament."

Proudly influenced by great pop songwriters, Guy-Michael Grande is earning a dedicated audience for his own warmly distinctive voice and lyrically meaningful songs. With So Much Of What I Wanted, the Northeast native is actively reaching out to listeners who love great music, performing melodically memorable songs whose stories really resonate.

But don't take our word for it -- listen to ANY or ALL of the songs on the CD by clicking the links at left. Go ahead! Let the music speak for itself. You'll be glad you did.

So Much Of What I Wanted
Produced by Mark Thayer & Guy-Michael Grande
Recorded at Signature Sounds Studios, Palmer, MA

Featuring Jim Henry, Duke Levine, Richard Gates & Doug Plavin, along with backing vocalists Lisa Cote, Stephen Kellogg, Lisa Martin, Indra Rios-Moore, Jerree Small, Mark Thomas & more special guests than you can imagine!

Now available on Route Five Records
Also available on Route Five: Familiar Strangers