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CLIVE JACKSON
CLIVE JACKSON - ROCKET SCIENCE
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CLIVE JACKSON - DISTORTION
(Available from 26th April 2024)
A category busting, collection of songs, "Distortion" covers everything from Delta Blues to Electronica.
Clive Jackson's third solo album is a trip through time and space, straight up, but edging into psychedelia at times.
Holding a mirror up to society, it reflects. in words and music, the onslaught, anxiety and confusion of modern life.
TRACK LIST
1. Answer Me 4.38
2. Not In Control 4.27
3. The Happiness Thief 5.11
4. Twenty First Century Blues (Full Return) 3.14
5. The Damage 3.15
6. Is It Real 3.56
7. Too Far 3.59
8. Liberty 3.51
9. Light the Dark Day 3.08
10. Happened This Time 5.02
11. Hear A Voice Calling 1.43
12. I Need This 8.12
Recorded at Sound X Studios.
All songs/instruments, written, performed, programmed
and produced
by Clive Jackson (C). 2024
Mastered by Jon Astley at Close To The Edge.
Design by Gary Foalle
Original design concept by CNJ
Photography by Dylan Jackson, CNJ, Trevor Storey, Jason Thompson.
(C). AUTOMATIC RECORDS. 2024
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CLIVE JACKSON - ROCKET SCIENCE
A rich and passionate mix of songs, retro influences with modern production: An exciting journey into the missing in action, ethos of Rock 'n' Roll.
Rocket Science is the second, solo album by Clive Jackson.
It features Classic Rock sounds, Punk influences, minimalist keyboards, Dark Pop, Folk, Funk/Soul and Blues .
In sharp contrast to his first, raw, mainly acoustic album, (Life Off Line) it focuses on a much wider field of sound design and production.
Electric guitars, pianos, keyboards/synths, strings, bass, drums and percussion all feature here.
Lyrically, it spans many subjects such as Escapism, Disillusion, Isolation, Politics, Desire, Despair and Optimism,
A great mix of genuine feelings, observation and drama.
TRACK LIST
1. Can I Stay? 4:03
2. No Love 2:57
3. Broken News 4:19
4. Lost at Sea 3:19
5. Stand and Fight 4:00
6. Light and Shade 3:38
7. Why Don't You Love Me? 3:08
8. Please Know 4:46
9. Who's Side Are You On? 3:16
10. Hands of Fate 2:56
11. Perfect Storm 3:51
12. Something Good 5:09
Total Running Time: 45:28
All songs/instruments, written, performed, programmed
and produced
by Clive Jackson (C). 2019
Recorded at
Sound X Studios.
Mixed/Co-Produced/Mastered at Trinity Heights Studios by Fred Purser
(Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K)
Cover Art by Pete Thompson
Photography by Edward Box
Layout Design by CNJ
'Rock' Quote by Ashkan Bolour
(C). AUTOMATIC RECORDS. 2019
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CLIVE JACKSON - LIFE OFF LINE
CLIVE JACKSON is a Singer/Songwriter, exploring different genres, such as Rock, Blues and Folk.
Album Notes:
LIFE OFF LINE is a raw, mainly acoustic album. It displays strong songwriting and performance skills with uncompromising and insightful lyrical content.
Atmospheric and soul baring, it’s fundamental element is the Blues.
The strength of feeling is key to the songs, sometimes one voice and one guitar is enough to convey heartfelt emotions, no over production required.
TRACK LIST
1. Blue Government 3.12
2. You’re So Wrong 3.02
3. Get Me Out Of Here 5.04
4. You Find Me 3.01
5. She’s A Bitch 3.40
6. Now It’s A Dream 4.08
7. Know Your Place 4.33
8. She's Gone 2.16
9. Peace Deal 4.54
10. Sunset 2.57
11. Life Off Line 3.36
12. What’s Wrong
With The World 3.39
All songs written, performed
and produced
by Clive Jackson (C). 2015
Recorded at
Sound X Studios.
Mixed/Co-Produced/Mastered at Trinity Heights Studios by Fred Purser
(Newcastle upon Tyne,U.K)
Cover design by CNJ
Photography by Graeme Wilson
(C). AUTOMATIC RECORDS. 2015
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ARCH STANTON - THE STANTON FILES
Clive Jackson sings, plays guitar and is one half of a songwriting partnership with Edward Box in
Arch Stanton.
The band touch base with many of the staples of classic pop and rock on this collection of 12 songs.
Carefully crafted harmonies and melodies are infused with incise guitar work to create a sound that has both depth and range.
Album Notes:
Arch Stanton's influences are rooted in the 60's pop scene and the era of 70's rock. The Who, The Beatles, Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, ELO, John Barry, Pink Floyd and AC/DC are the sounds that come to mind on this album.
The differing lead vocal styles of Clive Jackson and Edward Box also offer the listener a more varied experience and the two harmonize to great effect.
Drums and bass come courtesy of Mick Robson and Gary Foalle, their tightness and groove is without question. The 3 - 4 minute pop song format is king in Arch Stanton - every compostion is honed and zoned for maximum effect.
This collection encompasses the years 1996 - 2000 (and with three new songs - Techniclor Rainbow Dreams, Concrete Eden and Sunshine Down - bringing it right up to date, it's the perfect way to check out what Arch Stanton has to offer.
TRACK LIST
1. Strange Time 4.21
2. On The Seventh Day 3.43
3. Where Are You? 3.34
4. Eyes Wide Open 3.14
5. Technicolor Rainbow Dreams 5.06
6. Pushed 4.49
7. Concrete Eden 3.33
8. Through A Glass Darkly 3.42
9. When Alison Smiles 3.26
10. Sunshine Down 3.53
11. Sweet Anger 4.02
12. Still It Makes No Sense 4.21
Total running time 47.34
Clive Jackson - Guitar and Vocals
Edward Box - Guitar and Vocals
Gary Foalle - Bass
Mick Robson - Drums
Mark Burton - Keyboards Tracks 9 and 11
Graham Hattam - Drums Tracks 9 and 11
Tracks 1,2,3,4,6,8 and 12 engineered and mixed by Fred Purser
Tracks 5,7 and 10 engineered and mixed by Neil Lough
Tracks 9 and 11 engineered and mixed by Steve Chahley with executive production by Dan 'The Colonel' Smiles
Produced by Edward Box and Clive Jackson
Photography by Mark Savage
Sleeve design by Pete Thompson
(C). ARCH STANTON. 2015
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GREEDSVILLE - THE CASINO ROYALE COLLECTION
Originally released in !994 on CD only, Greedsville's album 'The Casino Royale Collection' has recently been re-released in 2023, on all major digital platforms.
Clive Jackson was a backing vocalist/guitarist and co-writer in this band.
Described as 'Alt-Rock' at the time, the band received broad critical acclaim, for it's difficult to pigeon hole, sound and attention grabbing live performances.
Album Notes
The Casino Royale Album, varies widely in styles.
Often cited as having Jazz overtones, it bounces around with Rock and Pop sensibilities, sometimes veering into experimental territory.
TRACK LIST
1. Disco Queen 3.31
2. Caller 38 4.25
3. Casino 4.36
4. A Stroll By The Sea 1.23
5. Simple Moonshine 6.30
6. It's A Gas 1.37
7. Du Cats 6.53
8. Splash 3.33
9. Jazz - The Spanish Fly 8.59
Running Time: 41mins 22 sec
Peter Turner - Lead Vocals
David Nicholson - Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards
Clive Jackson - Vocals/Harmonica/Guitars
Andrew Carpenter -
Bass Guitar/Keyboards/
Programming
Doug Hayes - Drums and Percussion
Brass Instruments - Rick Taylor
All songs written by Turner, Nicholson, Carpenter, Jackson and Hayes.
Engineered by Fred Purser/Steve Chahley/Frank E Gibbon/Kev Ridley
Produced by
David Nicholson/Andrew Carpenter.
Photography by
Alex Telfer
(C). Greedsville/Bleeding Hearts Records (!994)/Demolition Records (2023).
