Troubled Spirit Media Reviews

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When we finished our new CD "Call It What You Want", we decided that we wanted an honest and meaningful opinion of what we had done. Because after all, of course we like it.

We asked the most prominent musical authority we could find. It was her e-mail encouragement that lit the fire under us to pursue this project in the first place. We speak of course, of the illustrious Susie Mudd, the publisher of Music Monthly, our revered regional music magazine. Here is what she had to say:

• From the Music Monthly Issue - Volume 16, No 9 - September 1999

  • "Jim Ittenbach head honcho for the Maryland-based Troubled Spirit have proudly released their mini CD, Call It What You Want. Joining Ittenbach on the disc is Jimmy Buter, Darryl Freeman and Rick Linares. The disc includes three tunes, "Traffic Jam", "Judgement Day" and "Loser, Loser". Tracks were laid at Ambient Recording with Ray Tilkens at the helm. The band reports that Ray added a lot to the recording. Sometimes it's not just the studiothat matters, it is often those in control. The music of Troubled Spirit is different in that it's got some southern rock, some Jethro Tull-ish licks, and a positive attitude. My favorite cut is "Loser, Loser", and it's the lyrics that do it to me... the band appears around the region."

• Troubled Spirit thanks Susie Mudd and Music Monthly for their generous comments and support. We hope that everyone who listens to the CD enjoys it as much as we enjoyed making it.