Spirit and Skin by Judd Starr

Review of Judd Starr's Sophomore Album

Over the past couple years I have expanded my musical tastes. I use to just listen to whatever was popular on the radio or Elvis Presley, the Golden Oldies from the 50s and as a teen I loved the 80's rock. As I have gotten older my taste in music as evolved and I have been checking into artists through friend's advice or just by searching musician pages on Myspace. That is how I discovered the very talented Judd Starr. A friend's advice to check him out and following that advice as been something I will be always glad I did. Judd's first album “Luminescent” is one I listen to often and enjoy thoroughly. I honestly did not think he could top it but he has done just that. Judd's sophomore album “Spirit and Skin” is a truly great album.

Judd's vocals are superb and the lyrics are more complex than the typical dribble that floods the radio now and the songs are catchy and make you want to dance. When I can listen to a CD and enjoy each and every track on the CD then I know that I have truly discovered a gifted artist.

I can't choose one song that is my favorite. I have five favorites. The title track Spirit and Skin, What if I'm Fine, comes close to being my favorite, The Other Side of my Voice, Give Me Something More and Wide Awake and Dreaming. I love listening to the entire album but those five are ones I keep going back to.

The meaning of the lyrics in the songs on “Spirit and Skin” are clear and while you are enjoying the songs Judd also makes you think about things going in the life of everyone in the world today. If you do not know who Judd Starr is you need to check him out today. Judd is a one man recording team all by himself. What you hear on the album from the lyrics, the voice, to the instruments, was all created and recorded by Judd. Judd has said before that he prefers to do it on his own. He gets the product the way he wants it by doing it himself. You won't hear a complaint from me or any of Judd's supporters about this choice. Why spoil something that works so perfectly.