The cover photo for soulful, bluesy singer/songwriter Eric Jerardi’s tenth album is a bit misleading. The Game has nothing to do with Chess or any other recreational board activity played against others.
Rather, it references the concept that inspired this often riveting dozen song collection.
Jerardi was challenged to write 12 songs in three months, one per week. The “game” was further complicated by a rule requiring him to use a prompt or a phrase verbatim within the lyrics, sent by a longtime friend. Financial penalties were levied for late submissions.
Although this seems inherently non-organic (what happens if his muse isn’t in sync?), the results are impressive. The maxims sent were…

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