JEFF PRZECH

It’s an amazing feeling when you find that exciting new artist. It’s even better when he’s practically in your backyard. I recently had the privilege of that exact sensation.

Jeff Przech (pronounced Presh) is an alt country/americana artist from Connecticut. He comes from the same ilk as Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson. Like Isbell, Przech is a storyteller. His songs are all about real life and feelings.

Przech just released his new album, Jeff Przech and the Outfit. From first listen I was totally blown away. The songwriting is fierce and the vocals are broken in and worn. The musicianship majestic. The flavor of the record is perfect. It feels like you are sitting in some smoky honky tonk with a band of outlaws on stage. Przech’s voice is in sublime harmony with the record’s whole vibe. His lyrics feel honest and heartfelt. The musicians (including Przech’s 12 year old daughter) are spot on.

The album opens with “Maribelle”, the first single off the release. It’a rocking tune with great guitar work and bluesy vocals. It ideally sets the record’s tone. You’re tapping your feet from song one. “Cold November” follows, a fiery rocker about a faulty relationship. “Under Your Skin” is a Mellencampish short story about romantic awakenings and new found appreciations.

On “Coy” Przech slows it down. Bluesy and soulful, it’s a roadhouse 5am shot in hand kind of song. Przech’s voice yearns and pleads with grit. “Be Gone” brings the upswing back.

Next is one of my favorite tunes on Jeff Przech and the Outfit, “Second Favorite Memory”. Przech’s tongue in cheek lyrics (You’re my second favorite memory. All the rest are tied for first) and his cavalier attitude makes it hilarious.  “Four Letter Word” is the most countrified number with its twangy guitar. “The Willows” is an unforgettable piece of hurt and desperation. The heartbreak is etched in every word and note.

Przech ends the record with his rendition of “The Weight”  by the Band. It works on many levels and it’s an excellent song to end with.

Jeff Przech may not be a household name yet but if his album Jeff Przech and the Outfit is any indication it wont be long till it is. Buy this album and see him live. Then you can thank me.

JEFF PRZECH—————–Vocals/Guitar

THE OUTFIT

• Dennis Fancher————Guitar/Vocals
• Evan “Slim” Kalish———Drums
• Joe O’brien——————Bass/Vocals

Jeff Przech and the Outfit is Jeff Przech’s second album

• Sounds Like Fresh—–=—-2015
• Jeff Przech and the Outfit-=2018

Jeff Przech will be playing Cafe Nine in New Haven on June 3rd with The CarLeans

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