On her second CD, DANCING ON THE PYRAMIDS, Pam proved herself to be a versatile songwriter and vocalist, embracing sounds from rock, reggae and flamenco as well as her trademark blues-tinged ballads. Three singles received widespread Adult Alternative radio play - Love Lost and Found, Born Too Late (For The Beat Generation), and Queen of the Broken Heart. Pam's reputation as a songwriter of smart, quirky lyrics and memorable melodies was firmly established with the release of Dancing on the Pyramids. "I see that Tate's wide-ranging influences include Motown, blues, reggae and rock, along with literary sources ranging from Anais Nin and the Paris expatriates of the Twenties to the Beats of the Fifties. I know what you're thinking: Pretentious. Wrong. The songs are often about relationships, and are quite accessible." - Audiophile Voice Magazine. |
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THE PLAYERS:
Mike Mancini - Piano/Keyboards Paul Ossola - Bass Vince Cherico - Drums/Percussion Margaret Dorn - Background Vocals Everett Bradley - Background Vocals Engineered by Jeremy Harris at Unique Studio and RPM, NYC Mixed by Pam Tate and Chris Andersen at Nevessa Studio, Saugerties, NY Y Assistant Engineer - Scott Eisenberg Produced & Arranged by Pam Tate for Left Field Records |
Click on a track to listen 1. Born Too Late (For the Beat Generation) 2. The Rage of Paris 3. Queen of the Broken Heart 4. Follow You 5. Safer Place 6. Thinking of You 7. Moth to a Flame 8. Love Lost and Found 9. Sirocco 10. Slip Through My Hands 11. Go All songs ©Pam Tate /True Believer Publishing / BMI |
| ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* Steppin' Out Magazine "High-caliber... Interesting lyrics and some killer rhythm tracks." ******************************************************************************** Copley News Service "On her second release, singer-songwriter Tate offers some new sounds... Her vocal ability remains strong. The sounds are funky and the lyrics attempt to deliver a more intellectual slant. In addition, almost every song is a good dance tune... Tate establishes herself as a multi-talented vocalist capable of working with new sounds and styles." ******************************************************************************** Times Newspaper Group "Pam Tate’s new literary-influenced pop-rock album Dancing on the Pyramids is first rate!... An excellent CD, highly recommended... Tate is an intelligent, perceptive, melodic songwriter with a powerful voice who deserves all the success that will follow her all over the world." ******************************************************************************** Music Monthly "Enough hooks to fill a tackle box. Brushes literary quality imagery against sparkling melodic canvases of pop, torch and even reggae. Tate’s work can’t help but overwhelm mainstream aficionados." ******************************************************************************** Jam Music & Entertainment Magazine "Unbelievable... reggae flavor... Latin-influence... among the many rock and pop cuts." ******************************************************************************** Pittsburgh City Paper "Her approach is effective in creating infectious, poppy tunes suitable for radio... Tate has a good thing going. She may feel she was ‘born to late for the beat generation,’ but she has the look and the sensibilities." ******************************************************************************** Midwest Record Recap "Shows her versatility... Over to the pop side... Fun outing that adult listeners will enjoy." ******************************************************************************** "The Wax Works" (syndicated) "Switches to pop-rock on this... Every song a story, solid lyrics." ******************************************************************************** The North Jersey Herald & News "Here’s something a little different. Refreshing in its trend-bucking style, Pam Tate’s second album establishes her... Whether it be joy or melancholy, her songs are all bursting with emotion. Her talented vocals cover lots of territory... Those tired of the quickly tiring alternative sounds may find Tate’s confident grasp of the arrangements and ear for diversity to be a welcome change of pace." ******************************************************************************** The Indianapolis Star "Has a lot of great beats... wonderful party dance music... She also intelligently explores love... This is a dandy album, especially if you can think and dance ******************************************************************************** The Audiophile Voice "Who is Pam Tate? She’s the best damn singer/songwriter I’ve never heard of... Dancing on the Pyramids is pure pop for now-older people. Make that great pop: monumental anthems, sensitive ballads and infectious rock numbers featuring sharp hooks and stirring melodies, all sung with a set of pipes so prodigiously good I swear they sound famous -- at least they ought to be famous... Quite accessible... She was born just in time to be terrific right now." ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* |
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