Adam Again
 

Adam Again

Contemporary Christian music producer and musician Gene Eugene has led the Adam Again project since 1986. Adam Again has an exceptional talent for combining guitars, bass, and vocals into this hooky, loopy thing that wears out the repeat on the CD player. 
Adam Again, an alternative rock act from Southern California, anticipated the synthesis of rock and funk to be later expressed by groups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Spin Doctors, etc. The band consists of Gene Eugene (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Riki Michele (backing vocals), Paul Valadez (bass), and John Knox (drums). Saxophonist Dan Michaels was a full-time member for the first album but has only sporadically appeared as a guest since then. Group leader Gene Eugene is also a talented producer in Christian alternative music.

      

 
Band Members:
Gene Eugene (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards)
Riki Michele (backing vocals)
Paul Valadez (Bass)
John Knox (Drums)
 
 

     Albums: 

                                                      Live at Cornerstone (2000)

                                                      Adam Again (2000)

                                                       World Wide Favourites (1999)

                                                      Perfecta (1995)

                                                      Dig (1992)

                                                      Homeboys (1990)

                                                       10 Songs by Adam Again (1988)

                                                      In a New World of Time (1987)

                           

                          

 
 
 
 
 
                                                 Grace Hotel
                                                 Overall rating: + + + 

Live at Cornerstone 2000


                                                1. Strobe 
                                                2. Dance Around In Circles 
                                                3. Worldwide 
                                                4. Hide Away 
                                                5. Deep 
                                                6. Dig 
                                                7. Stone 
                                                8. Don't Cry 
                                                9. Hopeless 
                                                10. It Is What It Is 
                                                11. Homeboys 
                                                12. Relapse 
                                                13. All You Lucky People 
                                                14. Mystery In Me 

           

                             Album Review

This particular live recording is a tribute to Gene Eugene who had passed away, and is a legacy of his talent.As a rule, live recordings have a bit of a tinny, raw sound, and this is no exception. However, the music fits the live atmosphere and works quite well. You get the feeling you're there in the club, and it adds to the experience nicely.

The music itself is quite good, the first 3 numbers have a very funky, bluesy feel, reminiscent of The Pat Travers Band (for those in the know), and the remainder of the tracks seemed in the vein of mid-seventies Neil Young, with the distorted, smoky crash-chords. What I like about this
particular recording is the fact that you can feel every member...there's no mistaking the fact that it's a tribute done with love. Additionally, there's a bonus studio track at the end that provides a wonderful cap for this CD. Terrific production and a wonderful song...leaves you wanting more, as it should be.

If this weren't enough, there's an additional CD of band member Greg
Lawless, a recording of acoustic guitar and vocals, that feels very
personal, sounds wonderful, and puts one in the mood for low lights and
introspection. A nice treat!                               

                                                                               ~ Bob Lewerke