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Medication Time

by Todd Sharpville

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Walk Out In The Rain 05:01
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Get Outta My Way 02:48
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Tangled Up In Thought 05:24
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House Rules 05:03
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Brothers From Another Mother (Feat. Larry McCray) 04:08
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Medication Time 08:15
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God Love A Loser 05:47
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Money For Nothing 04:37
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Silhouettes 06:00
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Stand Your Ground 05:45
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Red Headed Woman 03:37
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I Don't Need To Know Your Name 06:34

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The long-awaited new album from British Blues/Americana stalwart Todd Sharpville. “Medication Time” explores a period in his life, 16 years ago, when a custody battle after a difficult breakup ended in a two-month hospitalization in a specialist institute in Wales. “I was not emotionally ready to be separated from my children after the divorce. Until now I was kind of 'control freak', then I realized that control is just an illusion after being hit with depression, suicidal thoughts and being committed to an institution run by the state. Men rarely discuss these kinds of emotions with each other and these emotions can often surprise us and prove to be far too much to handle. Being a musician, I was lucky enough to be able to manage my professional life around my complicated situation. I also have great friends. I managed to get back on my feet. Most people are not so lucky. Many fall to the side of the road and never get up. “Medication Time” examines and expresses many of these emotions that led to my depression, my stay in the hospital and this slow return to “normality”.

12 hard-hitting tracks (9 original songs and 3 eccentric covers) recorded in West Greenwich, Rhode Island and produced by Duke Robillard, 2-time Grammy nominee and multiple BMA winner. As well as 2 duets: one with Detroit artist Larry McCray and the other with Sugar Ray Norcia from Rhode Island.

Le nouvel album tant attendu du pilier du Blues/Americana britannique Todd Sharpville. “Medication Time” explore une période de sa vie, il y a de ça 16 ans, où une bataille pour la garde de ses enfants, après une rupture difficile, a fini par une hospitalisation de deux mois dans un institut spécialisé du pays de Galles. “Je n’étais pas émotionnellement prêt à être séparé de mes enfants après le divorce. Jusqu’ici j’étais une sorte de “obsédé du contrôle”, puis j’ai réalisé que le contrôle n’est qu’une illusion après avoir été frappé par la dépression, les pensées suicidaires et avoir été interné dans un établissement géré par l’état. Les hommes discutent rarement de ce genre d’émotions entre eux et ces émotions peuvent souvent nous surprendre et s’avérer bien trop difficiles à gérer. Etant un musicien, j’ai eu la chance de pouvoir gérer ma vie professionnelle autour de ma situation compliquée. J’ai aussi des amis formidables. J’ai réussi à me remettre sur pieds. La plupart des gens n’ont pas cette chance. Beaucoup tombent sur le bord de la route et ne se relèvent jamais. “Medication Time” examine et exprime pas mal de ces émotions qui ont menées à ma dépression, à mon séjour à l’hôpital et à ce lent retour à la “normalité”.

12 morceaux percutants (9 chansons originales et 3 reprises excentriques) enregistrées dans le quartier de West Greenwich à Rhode Island et produites par Duke Robillard, nommé 2 fois aux Grammy awards et lauréat de multiple BMA. Ainsi que 2 duos : un avec l’artiste de Détroit Larry McCray et l’autre avec Sugar Ray Norcia de Rhode Island.

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released July 8, 2022

Todd Sharpville: Vocals, Guitar
Bruce Bears: Hammond, Piano
Brad Hallen: Bass
Mark Texeira: Drums

Larry McCray: Vocals & Guitar (5) (right speaker)
Sugar Ray Norcia: Vocals & Harmonica (8)
Larry McCray: Backing Vocals (12)

Doug James: Baritone Sax
Mark Early: Tenor Sax
Carl Querfurth: Trombone
Doc Chanonhouse: Trumpet

Produced By Duke Robillard
All band & horn arrangements: Todd Sharpville
Recorded by Jack Gauthier at Lakewest Studios, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA.
Mastered by John Mailloux at Bongo Beach Productions, Massachusetts, USA.

Special thanks to: Vicky Burch, Cyrilla Whyte, Duke Robillard, Jack Gauthier, John Mailloux, Larry McCray, Sugar Ray Norcia, John Hahn, Jim Taylor, Jane & Maurie Moore, Dave Jones, Harty Weidemann, Leo Sayer, and all the staff at Bro Cerwyn Mental Hospital.


“This album is dedicated to the memory of the original Queen Bee, Wilma Moore.”

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Todd Sharpville London, UK

Todd Sharpville has been the face of the English Blues for 30 years already. His debut album “Touch Of Your Love” released in 1992 on Red Lightin Records won “Best Album” and “Best Guitarist” awards at the British Blues Awards, marking the start of his international career during which Todd and his band played on nearly every blues stage and festival around the world. ... more

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