Jason Liebman's second solo album "Sweet Sacrifice," has a tinge of rock and a little blues but it's certainly unique. Speaking to Liebman about the new album he stressed that "...it's singer songwriter music with a twist." The New York native who has been in the music scene for many years is finally making waves and has collected a strong fan base.

Liebman has the diversity to make him a star. One track, he's comparable to John Mayer and on the next he sounds a bit more radio friendly and is reminiscent of Daughtry. His ability to switch up, seemingly whenever he feels like, is an advantageous gift to have. Not only does Liebman have the voice to be on the Billboard charts but he has the ability to create good music that aims to be just that. There's no filler on "Sweet Sacrifice."

One track on the disc that stands out is "The Stars Above." The song was co-written by Liebman's 15-year-old guitar student Michael Bar-Lavi. "He's a talented kid," said Liebman. I look at a kid like that and say I couldn't have done that back then." Not only does the song add to the album but it may also set a give a young songwriter some new opportunities.

Although Liebman isn't a star just yet, this new album may well put him on the map and create more national attention for the up-and-coming musician. It's an album that fans of blues, contemporary rock, and the acoustic guitar would enjoy. The music industry is rapidly changing and Liebman acknowledged that by saying, "Whatever's happening right now, while it's hard to navigate, it needs to happen." While it becomes easier for amateur musicians to get their music heard by millions and the talent bar is quickly dropping in the mainstream music scene it's musicians like Liebman that deserve some attention. This disc may not sell millions of copies but more music like this needs to be made.

Review By: Tyler Sobie