80 Years
John Cox
Grace Alone Records

"80 Years" doesn't fit into the casual molds of music. It's rock-n-roll by nature, but with a guitar rock emphasis. I keep thinking of the Wallflowers when I want it to compare it to something. Very profound writing and captivating rhythms that are poetic is the simplest terms I can use to describe it.

The title track which was written with John's brother in mind, at the time his brother was not saved, points to the question of what are we to do without faith when our time has come. The chorus is memorable and uncompromising, "I hope you'll lose the world and gain your soul - I think you might've lost control along your way - Life's only 80 years and then its gone - How you gonna carry on without your faith?"

John Cox is a musically gifted. His gifts were honed while playing in bars and clubs. During a mysterious jogging trip John came to realize that things in his life were really pointless, shortly after he had written his first worship song. These past experiences have given John a wealth of materials to write about. Again very deep and artful.

John's music was so artful that he believed it was hindering him. Unable to obtain a recording contract John started his own company called Grace Alone Records, referring to Ephesians 2:8-9. John's music will be distributed through Grassroots Music Distribution which helped launch the careers of others like Caedmon's Call, Bebo Norman, and Waterdeep. Very good company to keep.

-Ken W.

www.coxrocks.com

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