Eric Steckel - Black Gold (2015)

"Black Gold," Eric's return to the studio following 2014's 'California Sessions EP,' is arguably his most diverse effort yet. While deeply rooted in vintage guitar-based rock, this album takes listeners on a musical roller-coaster ride of emotions ranging from the softest, most dynamic Blues ballad to the heaviest, low-tuned Rock anthems with the guitar amps turned up to 11. Eric's signature guitar style shows further maturity on "Black Gold" and helps tell the story of this album. 10 new original songs (which Eric says are his most honest yet), and one interesting cover choice round out the album perfectly. If you harken back to the days when albums were made the old fashioned way with no pedals, no samples, and no drum machines, you will fall in love with "Black Gold." This is rock the way they used to make it.