Mark Rogers - Rhythm of the Roads
MARK ROGERS RELEASES POLISHED ‘RHYTHM OF THE ROADS’
Folk-rock/pop singer-songwriter Mark Rogers releases his brand-new album, Rhythm of the Roads. Produced by Mark Rogers and Rob Ulsh, the album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Rob Ulsh at Master Sound in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Mark Rogers
Talking about his unique sound, Mark says, “You’ll recognize a wide variety of musical stylings, but when it comes down to it, my music is guitar-based pop featuring well-crafted hooks, vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, a bit of folk-rock jangle, and a pinch of bossa rhythm just to keep things in order.”
Mark began his musical career in 1982. He explains, “My musical history is long and varied. Like many of my generation, I grew up ‘absorbing’ every Beatles album and learning my craft from the masters. In high school, I was a guitarist, bassist, and harmony singer for a DC-based bluegrass band called Tennessee Flying Goose. After college, I followed the chime of McGuinn’s 12-string in search of Zevon’s Los Angeles. I headed a Cosmic American band in LA and played some of the loneliest clubs in Hollywood. I put my guitar down in the ’90s and 00’s to raise a family in Washington, DC. In 2010, a number of factors contributed to the proliferation of my music.”
Rippling with luscious SoCal soft rock surfaces, enticing rhythms, and the sumptuous vocals of Mark Rogers, 'Rhythm of the Roads' is excellent.
Appearing on the album are Mark Rogers (guitars, vocals), Jimmy Masters (bass), Powell Randolph (drums), Larry Berwald (guitar), Alan Parker (guitar), Bill Gurley (acoustic guitar, Mandocello), John Toomey (keyboards), Jamie Lewis (keyboards), and Lori de los Santos (harmony).
Comprising 10-tracks, entry points include “$50 Fine,” opening on a finessed rhythm topped by jangle-lite Americana-flavored guitars. Mark’s rich, evocative tenor imbues the lyrics with tasty timbres, giving the tune a Jackson Browne-like feel.
“Every Once In A While” merges soft country-rock aromas with retro savors, forming a creamy, alluring song, at once tantalizing and graceful. Gorgeous harmonies give the song gentle, glowing hues. While “Just So You Know” travels on a shuffling, syncopated rhythm topped by sparkling guitar accents, while Mark’s velvety tones infuse the lyrics with warm colors.
“Flying” features a psychedelic guitar intro, surging with dreamy, dark coloration, and then flows into an Eagles-Esque melody topped by Mark’s delicious voice, a bit reminiscent of Don Henley.
Rippling with luscious SoCal soft rock surfaces, enticing rhythms, and the sumptuous vocals of Mark Rogers, Rhythm of the Roads is excellent.
