New Yorker Rogers lived his first 12
years of his life in Birmingham, which seems to have lent wry humour to his
music - specifically this wondrous piece of elegiac glam rock (The Biba
Crowd). It's a kind of musical
equivalent to Jonathan Coe's The Rotter's Club.
-The Word Magazine
Without a doubt one of the most
delightful surprises to land on the BLURT office stereo of late has
been Porcelain by UK-born, NYC-based songwriter and classic pop maven
Edward Rogers.
-Blurt Online
Housed in a beautifully designed
triple fold digipak sleeve, Porcelain spins like a non-strop string of hits. Kickass cuts include
"The Biba Crowd," "Love With the World," "Topping the
World," and "Fashion Magazine." Totally cool pure pop. Top pick.
-Babysue
Porcelain works multiple sides of the fruitful
‘60s/’70s flowering of rock’s art pop culture, handling early ‘70s guitar rock
curling “The Biba Crowd,” “Diamonds Amour,” and wry “Topping the World,” the
James Williamson-Stooges-esque (yes!) “Separate Walls,” and the
Dylan-meets-Badfinger “Love With the World” as fluently as baroque-stoked folk
on “Nothing Too Clever” or the piano plucky “Link to the Chain.” Like loves The
Left Banke, Kinks, and Zombies, Rogers realizes that the R in A&R
(repertoire!) matters as much as groovy tunes. Rogers never disappoints.
-The Big Takeover
Porcelain – might be fragile, but
it’s undeniably beautiful. It’s
also got a lot of class, for being old school. In a similar vein, the music of
Edward Rogers touches on something long-gone and yet there it is – as solid as
a porcelain plate – and just as beautiful. And his sound – so familiar, yet so
new – might be just what we need in hard times like these: a post-9/11 world,
with Wall Street “occupied” and Washington nearly bankrupt, Steve Jobs, Amy
Winehouse, Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson all dead.
-TheCelebrityCafe.com
A songwriter whose technique can
mirror legends like Bowie, Westerberg or Lou Reed, Edward Rogers knows how to
craft a perfect rock record that delves into fiery New Wave, gentle chamber
pop, and garage rock pummeling. There is truly something for everyone here, and
for those who appreciate some diversity mixed in with layered guitar work and
snarled vocals, this is an absolute must. In short, Porcelain is an
accomplished blend of alt-pop, garage rock and glam pop that is undeniably
contagious from the first listen.
-TheBykeRack.com
Over the years, I have heard some
spectacular rock n roll albums and now, I can add another album to that list. Porcelain is a cross between the Euro Rock
scene and the 60′s-70′s American rock scene. If you call yourself a rock n roll enthusiast, this is a
must have for your record collection. So mark your calendars for November 8th
and make sure to pick this album up or forever be kicked out of your social
circle.
-UndergroundMusicUnites.com
There are elements of David Bowie,
Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, all fused with Rogers' songwriting that draws from
the music he listened to in the early 70s. The album has a good side and a dark
side and in the end it just shows how wide the palette is for Edward
Rogers. If you're a fan of any of the aforementioned artists (and really how
could anyone not be), definitely give "Porcelain" from Edward Rogers a listen.
-Critiqulous.com
We hear a
lot of Ian Hunter (musically and vocally) throughout! EXCELLENT!
-Kook Kat Music
Porcelain takes the British pop of
his childhood and blends it with the influences from his NYC life, resulting in
memorable guitar riffage, mixed with chamber pop, new wave, and waiting garage
rock. Sometimes soft with the keys, other times raw and snarled, a really great
disc that resides somewhere between alternative, garage, and glam.
-Inforty.com
Edward Rogers’ Porcelain Hits Hard and Pure The
Birmingham, UK expat’s new album Porcelain is his hardest-rocking effort so
far, and not only is it his best, it’s also one of best straight-up rock
records of the last couple of years.
-New Music Daily
