Edwin (musician)
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Edwin (born September 9, 1968 as Edwin Ghazal) is a Canadian alternative rock singer from Toronto. He is the lead vocalist for the Canadian rock band I Mother Earth, as well as a solo artist. He is also the lead singer for the Canadian supergroup Crash Karma. In 2016, he reunited with I Mother Earth for a series of shows and a tour commemorating the twentieth anniversary of their most commercially successful release, Scenery and Fish.
I Mother Earth
Edwin was the lead vocalist for I Mother Earth from 1990 to 1997. He performed on the band's first two albums, Dig and Scenery and Fish. He also performed on the majority of the songs on Victor, a 1996 side project with Alex Lifeson of Rush. He left IME in 1997. On March 1, 2016, it was announced on IME's website that the band would reunite with Edwin for a series of shows, performing the band's 1996 sophomore release Scenery and Fish in its entirety to celebrate its 20th anniversary.[1]
As of 2022, Edwin is back as the lead singer for I Mother Earth as they are now reunited and touring together again.
Solo career
After leaving IME in late 1997, Edwin disappeared from the public eye. Under his low profile, Edwin met with members of the recently dissolved
Edwin began writing and recording songs in a new genre - danceable, singalong pop-rock[
For the next few months, Edwin was absent from the pop scene, save for a cameo role in the indie film The Art of Woo. He resurfaced in late 2001, having recruited a full-time backup band, named The Pressure. Its members were his previous touring/session bassist Kenny Cunningham and guitarist Ron Bechard, and newcomers Mike K. (guitar) and Sekou Lumumba (drums).
For his next album, however, he once again used session musicians; songwriters played a role as before, and both Huizenga and Martin returned to make a few contributions, but overall the playing, collaboration, and production were dominated by
In 2005, Edwin signed with Linus Universal|Linus Entertainment, at which time he began recording songs for a new release and a return to full solo status. Edwin's third album, Better Days, was released on October 10, 2006, featuring a softer sound and Edwin playing acoustic guitar on many of the tracks. The first single from the album, "Right Here", was well received but received limited radio airplay in major markets nationwide. Despite varying reports on the choice of a second single, one never materialized, and the album was abandoned after a short tour.
In 2008, Edwin announced that he, Mike Turner (Our Lady Peace) and Jeff Burrows (The Tea Party) planned to record an album together.[5] The band, named Crash Karma, is rounded out by former Zygote bassist and lead singer Amir Epstein. Crash Karma released its debut album, produced by Turner, in March 2010 and released it on E1 Music Canada.
Edwin and the Pressure
Edwin & the Pressure is the second album by the Canadian alternative rock singer Edwin, released by Sony on April 2, 2002 in Canada. Though technically his second solo album, Edwin himself considered it a debut for his then-new band.
The album continued the pop-oriented, electronically flavored style of the previous album. However, the sound was heavier and more guitar-dominated, and the lyrics were more explicit than before.
Track listing
- "Superhoney" – 3:01
- "The One That Got Away" – 3:28
- "Impossible" – 3:02
- "High" – 4:07
- "Firecracker" – 3:02
- "Malibu Sunset" – 3:12
- "Painkiller" – 2:48
- "Let's Dance" – 3:27
- "Surround Me" – 3:45
- "Split The Atom" – 2:59
- "Close Your Eyes" – 2:50
Note: The Pressure were prominently featured on and inside the album jacket, but did not actually play on the album.
Discography
- Another Spin Around the Sun (1999)
- Edwin & the Pressure (2002)
- Better Days (2006)
References
- ^ "Edwin Reunites with I Mother Earth for 'Scenery and Fish' 20th Anniversary Shows". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
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- ^ "Edwin: Leaving the Earth to orbit The Sun"[usurped]. Chart Attack, by Liisa Ladouceur. 1999
- ^ "LIVE: Edwin w/ Limblifter and Templar Monday October 30, 2000 @ 03:30 PM"[usurped]. ChartAttack, October 27, 2000. Review By: Leah Herrera
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External links
- MySpace profile
- Linus artist profile
- Edwin at IMDb