Blaike states:" I try to write what I believe in. My own fulfillment and music comes from my connection to its truth and meaning. I think so many songs these days are "churned" out without any underlying substance or emotion. I simply write as an outlet and I need to write the kind of songs that allow the outlet to be successful."

Just Taste It is a CD full of wonderful gentle acoustic guitar ballads. The ballads range from very soft and gentle to gentle but highly intense. The mix of guitar and vocals drifts the listener away form the daily hectic life to a peaceful place. Sometimes romantic, sometimes intense, sometimes unusual at times the music is a pleasure to listen to.

If you enjoyed ballads from Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, or Bon Jovi you will enjoy these ballads. I tend to envision more of Emerson, Lake and Palmer type ballads due to the style and talent. (Yes, ELP did some great gentle ballads!) It is also a CD that the more you listen to it the more you like it. Blake shows his songwriting talent. Each song opens up the listener to Blake's heart and soul.

I would highly recommend this CD.

Track listing:

Neverending Thunder
Be Careful What You Wish For
Sanity
Enough Today
From The Human Race
Within You
I Laughed
I Can’t Hardly Wait
I’ll Be Gone
Everyday

Blaike - vocals, all guitars, bass keyboards
Craig Sanderson - drums/percussion, backing vocals
Michelle Gerlach - backing vocals
Produced by Joe Arene
Recorded at CA6 Studios, Philadelphia and New York
Mastering by DRT, Peterborough, NH - www.drtmastering.com
CD and booklet manufactured in the USA
Cover photography shot in Philadelphia by Michelle Geriach
Art design by Michelle Geriach and Joe Arena

www.blaike.com

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