West Coast Politics East Coast Love

Release Date: (2002)
Label: Independent
Producer: Jesse Eubanks

Grace Hotel
  Overall rating: ++++-

Track Listings
1) Pain Can Be A Good Thing
2) Crumbling Inside
3) Dear Friend
4) Edie
5) Jesus, My Savior
6) Ghetto Thoughts
7) The Sun Is Just Over The Bend
8) Starlight
9) So Much Easier
10) My Lover, My Beloved
11) A Little Further Ahead
12) The Ghosts In My Head
13) Thousand Word Stare
14) I'm Sorry

Discography
The Harmony Of Ep  (2003) 
Soundscapes & Serenades EP (2003)
West Coast Politics East Coast Love (2002)
Meditation, Contemplation and Prayer (2002)

Album Review

Once again Jesse has gone and switched genres on us. This very one happens to be an acoustic effort.  When I heard the sweeping statement from the opening line "True love springs from a heart that's been broken," from the first song "Pain Can Be A Good Thing." I knew I was in for an  honest set of great songs. The emotion of the whole song is very touching. The cello is a nice a little added bonus. Every time I hear my favorite track "Edie" I am completely
hypnotized, well until the chorus kicks in. Then I find my self frantically singing along.
The music on most of the disc evokes emotion from deep within me. Which is a nice change.
I haven't connected with a group of songs like this in quite awhile. There really isn't a
bad song in the bunch.

What an intimate affair West Coast Politics East Coast Love  is. I really appreciate how
Jesse isn't afraid to speak boldly about his faith. Sometimes when musicians speak about
spiritual matters they come off fraudulent and trite. Not Jesse, he has a unique way of
being vulnerable.

After hearing this fine effort, I am really looking forward to his next
release. This album is a nice treasure that will fit right in with my collection.