Jimmy Gnecco (of Ours) to release solo album July 20, playing NYC w/ Greg Laswell May 25

Ours frontman, Jimmy Gnecco, who gained critical acclaim for his dynamic vocals and songwriting style, is set to release his self-produced debut solo effort, The Heart, on July 20, 2010.  Graceful, personal and at times hymnal, The Heart, channels Gnecco’s undeniable talent, as he performed every instrument heard on the album (guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums).  But it's his perfectly controlled falsetto, which is established in the album's opener ("Rest Your Soul"), that truly takes center stage and is sustained throughout.
 
Gnecco first made a name for himself in the late 90s, as the lead singer of shape-shifting alternative rock band, Ours.  Dynamic and urgent, Ours signed to Dreamworks in 1997 and released three critically acclaimed records - Distorted Lullabies (2001), Precious (2002) and the Rick Rubin assisted, Mercy (2008).

He's playing a show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC with Greg Laswell and Brian Wright on May 25th. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. 7:30pm. More info here.

Track List:

1. Rest Your Soul
2. Light on the Grave
3. Mystery
4. The Heart
5. Bring You Home
6. These Are My Hands
7. Gravity
8. I Heard Your Singing
9. Take a Chance
10. Darling
11. Patiently Waiting
12. It’s Only Love
13. Talk to Me