Becker is a singer/songwriter who puts his cards on the table with this clean, mellow five-song effort.  "Grace State of Mind" reminds us of John Denver (is it a coincidence Becker is from Colorado?) in it's honesty, sensitivity and melody.  The relationship ballad, "Falling For Me," showcases this performer's plaintive vocal sincerity and assured guitar work.  By and large, however, the lyrics are a bit too soft, not quite so resonant as the artists he evokes, including Jim Croce.  Still, there is an audience for Becker's mature music and he shows promise.

Totally Adult CD Sampler
February 2001, Tune-up #50

Fair Warning

In his 17 years as a musician, James Becker has played in plenty of bands - some country, some pop, some rock.  That fact bears out in "Fair Warning," a bluesy/country stomp that lives and breathes on Becker's six-string prowess and voice that sounds like it was FedExed straight outta Nashville.  The title "Fair Warning" was on the companion sampler seen to the right.