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On April 12, 1996, George Huntley released his first solo record,
Brainjunk. The song freeman was originally recorded during the Ring
sessions.
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George Huntley Press Release from TVT
Following two cups of coffee one Autumn morning, George Huntley was
ready to face the task of explaining why he creted Brain Junk, his first
project as a solo artist. He's not comfortbale with being prolific because,
for George, the best things in life are simplistic; the songwriting of John
Prine, bittersweet emotions about the love who never left his heart, his
nephew discovering the moon.
Since 1984, George Huntley has been a guitarist of the popular rock
group, the Connells, and has contributed to the songwriting that has
launched the band into stardom all over the world. Even beyond the
band's many successes, the history of friendship that binds George to
the Connells is deep and true and this album is by no means signaling a
departure from the band. As a group, they connect musically and like
brothers. But this is the year that George needed to tell his story.
Hence, Brain Junk gives George Huntley the opportunity to offer the
one-on-one conenction that he cherishes so much as a music listener,
that he cherished as a teen, grasping onto every line of every Beatles
song. Brain Junk is an invitation into the mind of the songwriter. For the
songwriter, it is a pure and simple catharsis, a look back with a
don't-look-back mentality.
The youngest of five children, George's upbringing in Raleigh, North
Carolina, undeniably had a tremendous amount to do with the formation
of Brain Junk. Precious memories of his childhood linger; his late father
playing the organ, his grandmother making up songs while sitting on the
porch shucking peas, singing sessions with his older brother on the
porch swing, admiring the brother who authored family standards that
ring out during family functions.
Brain Junk also delivers twelve tracks of superb songwriting in classic
Americana style--at times melancholic, wholesome, narrative,
celebrational or a combimation of all. An impressive line-up of musicians
also graces the record including Peele Wimberley (the Connells), John
Wurster (Superchunk), Robin Mann (Bad Checks), Jack Campbell
(Johnny Quest), and Paul Harris (Stephen Stills band). From the sweet
and fervent "Honestly" to the bouncy-anthem "Catch Fire," each song is
exceptional in its own right.
Says George, "Probably the biggest influence on my songwriting is
John Prine. Through his simplistic ideas, hints of humor and basic
melodies, he was the one who truly made me feel valid. The true talent is
found in his words and I find comfort in being able to relate. I think most
people do."
"George is a really prolific songwriter," comments Connells lead singer
Doug Macmillan, "And I think its great that he is taking this opportunity
to connect with his fans."
Brain Junk will be released on TVT Records in February, 1996 [actually,
it was released on APril 12, 1996]. The first video for the first single, "Ever
want me to," has been completed by Mark Pellington [who made '74-'75
for the Connnells] and actually features the woman who inspired the
candid lyrics. "Making the video was a true emotional purging for me,"
says George.
and his real estate career.
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