Artist: ERIC GALES
Album: MIDDLE OF THE ROAD (CD)

Year: 2017
EAN/UPS: 819873014270
Media type: CD

“One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world” -  Joe Bonamassa
    “He is absolutely incredible”-  Carlos Santana


Eric Gales just may be the ultimate under-the-radar superstar in rock history. Throughout his 25 years as a professional musician, he’s been termed a child prodigy, “the most underrated guitarist in history,” and even the successor to Jimi Hendrix. He’s released 13 studio albums under his name to date, played with fellow greats ranging from Eric Johnson to Carlos Santana, and contributed to a variety of projects showcasing his ability to command virtually any musical genre with ease.

“I’m humbly proud for the notoriety,” Gales says of his contrasting high critical acclaim and relatively low-key public image. “God will make way for people to know who I am, just by me doing what it is I’m supposed to be doing. It’s happening how it’s supposed to be happening.”

Indeed, this year may just be the time for it to happen: Gales, touted by fans in the know as “the real deal,” is ready to unleash his talent to an even wider audience with the release of his latest solo set, Middle of the Road, set for release February 24.

Middle of the Road is Eric Gales fourth album on Provogue/Mascot label Group (Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, Black Stone Cherry, Warren Haynes, The Robert Cray Band, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band) after Transformation (2011), Relentless (2010) and The Psychedelic Underground (2007) and it sees him at his most expressive yet; it is a deeply personal and reflective record that echoes where he is in his life right now and he opens himself up and allows himself the chance to really flourish.

Middle Of The Road is a dazzling showcase of both his songwriting and playing acumen featuring guest appearances from his friends, including A-list admirers Raphael Saadiq, and Gary Clark Jr.  


TRACKLIST CD/ LP:

1    Good Time
2    Change In Me (The Rebirth)
3    Carry Yourself
4    Boogie Man (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)
5    Been So Long
6    Help Yourself (feat. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram)

7    I’ve Been Deceived
8    Repetition (feat. Eugene Gales)
9    Help Me Let Go
10    I Don’t Know
11    Swamp