Stripped down to bare essentials and leaving nothing for Jeff to hide behind, his talent is exposed. His voice is gentle and smooth but commands attention as well, the lyrics honest and real. This album contains several great songs, ...I was never bored while and listened, always surprised by the little touches that make this a well thought out and beautifully produced album. Brilliantly written and delivered even better... takes me to the meat of a moment, and I loved being allowed in. I remember being told once that if a musician couldn’t do a song justice without flash and electricity, he had no musical talent to offer. Stop and Go proves Jeff Campbell has more than enough.
There's always a lot of debate as to which, if any, Bay Area artists could be destined for real fame. Folksy balladeer Jeff Campbell might be a good contender. While his raspy alto is serviceable, but not exceptional, his real strength lies in songwriting. "Shut Your Mouth" is such an immediately catchy opener that it all but demands engagement. Even the slow-plodding tracks on this album manage to sound hip, owing to Campbell's odd chord resolutions. (Sonic Zen Records)
Judging by the sound of his latest, you’d never guess that "Stop and Go" is his first attempt at an acoustic album. Campbell is a singer/songwriter who has hit his stride.
Jeff Campbell is really talented. From his songwriting abilities to his vocals and his guitar playing, Jeff seems to have all of the right stuff. With this acoustic album, he may well find a national, perhaps even international, audience for his music.
With his acoustic pearl ‘Stop And Go’, Jeff convince(s) me of his ability (as) a great singer and songwriter. Two guitars, two voices… and after a first listening you’ll probably say … “Oh My God, what kind of magic did I undergo here.”
(Jeff) has given us an unusually strong collection of crisply produced, angsty pop gems.
Campbell has a good ear for a hook, but he doesn’t just pander to popular taste. His songs are strong enough to stand on their own with the straightforward arrangements he’s given them on Stop and Go, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he fleshes them out with Pine and Battery ...he’s solidly on his way.
One of Campbell's biggest strengths is his songwriting; ...not an artist to be honed in any one particular style; ...you've got an album that will leave you wanting more. That's what it did to me!
Jeff Campbell has arrived with his brand new studio effort titled “Stop and Go”. The San Francisco native brings his blend of country tinged rock to a receptive and open minded audience that looks for a break from the ordinary type of music out there today. ..with its acoustic guitar flowing right out of the seams and Jeff’s voice providing an emotionally resonating tune that you will definitely grow to love. ...Overall, he’s a very clear cut musician who is very straightforward in his songs.
