Elrey James “The Prodigal Son”

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First up on what is to be a steady stream of singles and albums released by Elrey James: “The Prodigal Son”. No, it is not a cover of the CCR tune. This is James’ lived interpretation of the classic parable—his experience of rocking, rolling, and redeeming himself distilled into song. Launched off with gritty rollicking riffs and hard-pounding drums, Castrinos spits out his journey in an entrancing incantation until we’re thrust into an overwhelmingly expressive and masterful solo. This is what music is all about: going beyond words and creating a force that compels us to move inwardly and outwardly—something only someone with authentic experience and top-class talent can dream to pierce into.

Complementing the virtuosic talents and song craft of Elrey James, the music video for “The Prodigal Son” displays the legendary visual storytelling of director Matt Mahurin. Mahurin’s list of musical subjects boasts the likes of Lou Reed, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, Cher, Sturgill Simpson, U2, Tom Waits—lord, just pick a name and he’s worked with them. So it’s only fitting he brings his expert and unique form of realism to the realm of Elrey James in telling the story of a vagabond searching for redemption. Let the music and visuals pour through you and inspire your next step towards excellence.