New York City based musician Jed Luckless recently released his brand new album, Multiply on December 29, 2023.
This marks Jed’s third solo record; his first solo studio release in over 8 years. His most recent, Roll Over debuted in the fall of 2015. Multiply features 9 songs all written and performed by Luckless. A musical savant, Luckless can be heard on lead vocals, background vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums.
Multiply blends familiar elements of folk and rock with traditional country and blues to create a fresh new sound. Luckless’s classical guitar style introduction on “Luna”, or his country blues playing on “Ungratefully Dead” are just two examples of the sonic exploration that is Multiply; seamlessly weaving through different styles, moods and time signatures.
Luckless is a very descriptive songwriter and lyricist, thoughtfully painting the scenes and emotions his songs portray like an empty canvas. This, paired with his lighthearted, playful-like story telling approach, provides him the foundation to tackle some heavy thematic concepts. Themes of the inevitability of time, inward self reflection and the overcoming of personal obstacles just begin to scratch the surface. “Live for today” is the message repeated by Luckless at the end of “Own”, a beautifully crafted ballad given an additional layer of depth and flavor by Jed’s percussion work.
Luckless joins artists like Prince and Paul McCartney, who are known for recording all the tracks on some of their past records. From the harmonized vocals on “Time & Tide”, to the distorted guitar solos on “Latest Craze” and the title track “Multiply”, to the featured organ on “Latest Craze”, Luckless’s multi-instrumental talent and musical expertise is on full display throughout.
Jed’s live band, The Jed Luckless Band (JBL), perform his original work, including his latest release, Multiply. Jed can also be seen performing live with acts Clueless Wallob and Star ‘69, a Phish and Grateful Dead tribute respectively. You can catch Jed Luckless live at Odeen’s at Spins in Carmel, NY on Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00pm.
You can also directly support Jed at his website where Multiply is available now for just $10! Every order includes the following: Jed Luckless Multiply CD (signed by Jed Luckless), signed guitar pick, bonus CD or Download Sticker (while supplies last) and other Surprise Mystery Items (like posters, cards, shirts, etc!)
Multiply is currently available on all streaming services [here].
Key Tracks: Multiply, Own
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