For fans of Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer. I AM is a collection of songs and melodies that muse on life, love and social consciousness. Produced by hybrid pop and crossover specialists, Pop Rox, and ... more »recorded by Chris Shaw (Bob Dylan, Weezer, Dashboard Confessional) and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam, The Cure), & Mark Endert (Fiona Apple, Madonna), I AM boasts an impressive arsenal of ideas, melodies and messages. Michael enlisted a diverse company of special guests to help realize his creative vision. The album includes contributions from ?uestlove (The Roots), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov?t Mule), Gavin DeGraw, Eddie Martinez (Joe Cocker, Run DMC) and Paul Frazier (David Byrne, Shawn Colvin).« less
For fans of Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer. I AM is a collection of songs and melodies that muse on life, love and social consciousness. Produced by hybrid pop and crossover specialists, Pop Rox, and recorded by Chris Shaw (Bob Dylan, Weezer, Dashboard Confessional) and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam, The Cure), & Mark Endert (Fiona Apple, Madonna), I AM boasts an impressive arsenal of ideas, melodies and messages. Michael enlisted a diverse company of special guests to help realize his creative vision. The album includes contributions from ?uestlove (The Roots), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov?t Mule), Gavin DeGraw, Eddie Martinez (Joe Cocker, Run DMC) and Paul Frazier (David Byrne, Shawn Colvin).
"I had a few friends go to a Gavin Degraw concert in January and they brought me back this amazing CD. I popped it in my car, thinking I would listen to the whole thing over a span of time, but after the first 3 songs, I took it out of my car and sat in my room and listened to it.
This CD is awesome! There is not ONE song on here that I do not like or one that I skip. Michael is clever with his words and he has some pretty catchy tunes. Some songs are more laid back and some pull out some tough questions.
Every chance I get I recommend this CD and I recommend it to you all too! Buy this CD and you won't be dissapointed!"
Just say Michael in concert
L. Hogan | Maryland | 04/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am pleased to say that not only is Michael's album awesome, but he is even more amazing live. I just saw him, he opened for Gavin Degraw. He was a huge hit, there may be quite a future in store for Michael Tolcher."
I AM - impressed
Doc JAM | Chicago | 01/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I recently saw Michael Tolcher perform live in Chicago, opening for Gavin DeGraw. This guy exhibited just as much charisma as the headliner; he's a keeper! He commented to the crowd that it took him 12 years to make this album. Well, I think it's safe to say that we won't have to wait that long for the next one! This is fresh, engaging music from a man with a real talent for songwriting. My personal faves are "Miracle", "Kiss & Tell", "Mission Responsible", and "Sooner or Later"."
AMAZING SONGWRITER/SINGER WITH A POSTIVE MESSAGE!
Christina Laurain | Detroit, MI USA | 11/30/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Maybe it's that I found Michael Tolcher at a time in my life when his message from "I Am" really hit hard, or maybe it's the fact this guy is super-talented--I think it's a matter of both! There is no doubt you should own this record. With all the Top 40, radio-friendly music...it's nice to see an artist still keeping to himself while not falling completely into the trap of only creating a good sounding radio song. There really isn't a specific genre of music to put Tolch into...he's rock, he's pop, he's even a touch of hip-hop. And it's nice that he isn't put into one specific sound...he can do whatever and as long as it's good, people will buy it! Though I'm a fan of all the songs on "I Am" I think that "Miracle" and "The Sun Song" are my two favorites! The postive message eminating from these tunes are amazingly clear. Put that with the relationship Tolch has with his fans and you have a musican that 1) will be around a long time and 2) will hit #1 in no time!