American songwriter and 70’s cult jazz rock hero Gary Marks unveils new single "The Elemental Line," from his upcoming LP Crossroads, journeying through decades of artistry steeped in his power, compassion, and freedom. With opening twangy guitars that build into a lilting, layered melody led by smooth vocals, the track is a striking glimpse of what's to come/
Vibrant and yearning all at once, the track celebrates feeling at home under that open horizons of blue skies with poetic, relatable lyrics that evoke picturesque imagery of liberation.
With the album set to be a culmination of resonant songs written over the past five decades, the nine-track collection spans songs from 1976 to 2020s building a cohesive body of work that travels alongside us with its warm, hopeful notes underpinned by sharp wisdom and aching concern about humanity's path forward.
A powerhouse talent who has pushed the conventions of industry expectations, Crossroads is a rare chance to discover a songwriter whose work bridges generations rooted in sheer passion for the craft over everything else. Selected as an official Record Store Day UK/Europe for an April release, this vinyl exclusive traces the continuity of a songwriter whose voice has remained steady and powerful across five decades – with "The Elemental Line" being an enchanting peek at the masterful, lyrically powerful works that await is on the album to come.
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