From the Inside Flap
It is easy for Americans to be cynical these days. We find ourselves forgetting basic truths. There is, in may of us, a desparate yearning to hear something good about the country, about ourselves. We want to feel good about being Americans, and many times we feel a sadness because we cannot find a way to express that love of country which Americans feel. Most of us are not artists, we cannot create memorable phrases or wonderful music about America. Thankfully there is a James McEachin and a Lou Foristieri to fill that bill. They love America, and from their love of country has come one of the most moving musical monuments to her beauty and her potential. This is not justy an album of patriotic songs or speeches, but rather a musical love letter filled with compassion and strength for America and for those who defend her. While the emphasis of this album is on the American military veteran (and fortunately it includes the acclaimed recording, "Memorial Day") each of the six selections is part of the whole picture to be considered in matters of war. Lou and James, along with engineer Ritchie Raposa, have refined and honed the art of prose oratoria, which they first premiered in the award-winning CD, "Pebbles in the Roadway." James' words are evocative, timely, sincere. Lou's music is powerful and inspirational.

"VOICES" is a profoundly moving tribute; it is quintessentially American.

Judge Will Ross