Est. 1980
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The nine original tracks showcase a soulful, southern-bred, singer-songwriter with echoes of Dave Matthews guitar and songwriting that imbues classic American balladeers with a contemporary flair.
The singing, musicianship, and production on est. 1980 are very good. Jody’s writing style reminds me of David Lowery from Cracker, and also of Ben Folds…I am enjoying it a lot! — Shawn Mullins (Recording Artist/Grammy Nominee)
Est. 1980 is an Acoustic album by Jody Aaron released in 2005 as an independent album.
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Est.1980 features several single-bound cuts including the kick-off track “Orange Soda,” a quirky Jack Johnson-esque number with jazzy syncopation and impressive acoustic lead guitar. The harmonica-accented “Reflections” captures a solidly acoustic Dylan vibe while the charmingly infectious “Living a Lie” would sound right at home in the final act of a WB drama. “It’s about finding that one person who inspires you to become a better person yourself, “ explains Jody. “If you’re not giving all of yourself to everyone and everything you come across, you’re living a lie."
est.1980 was recorded in New York City and produced by Matthew Chiaravalle (Josh Joplin Group, Jeffery Gaines, Warren Zevon) who also contributes percussion, guitar, and bass. Other players include Tarrah Reynolds (Lauryn Hill) on violin and Brian McInnis on harmonica.
25 year-old Jody Aaron Friedman hails from the Coastal town of Clearwater, Florida. Raised on the music of classic singer-songwriters like Harry Chapin, Simon and Garfunkel, and CSNY, Jody was just a kid when he taught himself to play an old nylon string guitar that had belonged to his grandmother, listening to CDs endlessly and picking out chords and melodies. He played open mics and coffeehouses throughout high school and college, emulating the roots sounds of the Led Zeppelin, Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, and Sarah McLachlan. Jody released a self-titled CD in 2002, but his first big break came a year later when a song he wrote about his daytime production job, “The Prompter Song,” won first place in CNN’s International Talent Search, landing him a live performance on Aaron Brown’s Newsnight. Jody relocated to New York City shortly afterwards, and in 2004, VH-1’s Song of the Year Competition selected his song “World is Fallin’” as a finalist. In addition to his recent release est.1980, Jody has expanded into new territory and recently composed the theme song for CNN’s Nancy Grace Legal Show.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange Soda | 4:00 |
| 2 | All I Wanted | 4:05 |
| 3 | Living A Lie | 3:24 |
| 4 | Reflection | 4:16 |
| 5 | Pieces Of Us | 4:04 |
| 6 | World Is Fallin' | 2:54 |
| 7 | Country Road | 4:30 |
| 8 | Epiphany | 1:22 |
| 9 | Out of the City | 4:20 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Finalist in VH-1's Song of the Year Contest | Folk |
| 2004 | Featured as Track of the Day on Garageband.com | Pop |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | All I Wanted | BandRadioLive.com Top Ten for Ten Weeks Straight |
Credits
Jody Aaron Primary Artist
Matt Chiaravalle Producer, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
Tarrah Reynolds Violin
Brian McInnis Harmonica
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