Love & Unity by Jackslacks
Christian rockabilly artist Jackslacks, right smack in the middle of a relevant career recording and performing this classic genre — as always, zhuzh’d with flourishes from his other, diverse influences while developing a sound that draws on, to varying degrees, Americana, alt-country, pop, Christian and no-holds-barred classic rock ‘n’ roll — drops his new long-player, Love & Unity, in 2024.
Jackslacks (aka Chris Giorgio) cut his teeth in quintessential California outfits Forbidden Pigs and Hot Rod Lincoln in the ‘80s & ‘90s, before going solo with the acclaimed, Lee Rocker-produced full-length, Rock ’n’ Roll Dinosaur. His 2021 LP, Inside Out, boasted a six-week run at #1 on the Roots Music Report’s Top Rockabilly Album Chart (and finished at #4 for the year).
Following up that humble success, Love & Unity maintains Jackslacks’ tried ’n’ true “rocka-rocka” formula - that overall rockabilly groove, while reserving an alternative edge - with eight brand-spankin’-new tunes, including a cover of the early 20th century gospel hymn, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” Fittingly, the songs were recorded in San Diego where he lives, mixed in his adopted hometown of Detroit, and finally, mastered near his birthplace, New York City.
Keep an ear out for guest spots from guitarists Tommy Byrnes (Stray Cats, Billy Joel) and Jerry "Hot Rod" DeMink (AC Reed, Billy Bacon), vocalist Jenna Esposito, multi-instrumentalist David Roof (Starlight Drifters, Nobody's Business) and Jackslacks’ own daughter, violin virtuoso/scholar, Taylor Giorgio.
Tracklist
| 1. | Forever | 3:18 |
| 2. | Johnny Came Home | 3:05 |
| 3. | Take My Hand, Precious Lord | 3:01 |
| 4. | Brother In Arms | 3:33 |
| 5. | Perfect Love | 4:01 |
| 6. | My Dear Mother | 3:33 |
| 7. | Find Your Lane | 4:01 |
| 8. | It Is Finished | 3:46 |
Credits
Jackslacks lead & backing vocals, drums, percussion, Jerry "Hot Rod" DeMink acoustic & electric guitars, David Roof backing vocals, electric guitar, bass, piano, organ, mandolin, dobro, trumpet, Tommy Byrnes electric guitar, Tim "Steelbone" Cook pedal steel guitar, Taylor Giorgio violin & viola, Jenna Esposito harmony vocals, Anna DeMink ukulele, DeMink family singers backing vocals.
Executive producer The Advocate, produced by Jackslacks, recorded by Mike Kamoo Earthling Studios San Diego, CA, recorded & mixed by David Roof Rooftop Recordings Detroit, MI, mastered by Mark Christensen Engine Room Audio NYC, artwork & design by Rodney Rinard San Diego, CA, all songs Chris Giorgio Shield of Love Productions San Diego, CA, SOL-13 copyright SRu1-545-224 except Take My Hand, Precious Lord Thomas A. Dorsey, George N. Allen traditional song, public domain. All rights reserved.
License
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Singer-drummer Jackslacks has long enjoyed a career steeped in rockabilly and roots-rock. He has performed and recorded with many popular players of the genre, sharing the stage with Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry as well as a who's who list of nationally prominent second generation rockabilly revivalists.
Jackslacks is a member of the Blackcat Rockabilly Europe Hall of Fame.