Jim Baxter is a Canadian guitarist/singer who doubles on lap steel and this offering, "Fear And Brute Strength" is the digital paring down of his recent first physical release, Tomfoolery. This all original version highlights his quirky humour and arrangement savvy while letting his eclectic influences seep through his melodic playing. Here's a review of the recent CD, Tomfoolery. "Jim Baxter's name might not be familiar to music junkies outside the Alberta music scene, but that doesn't mean the multi-talented singer/guitarist is an unknown artist. Baxter has spent years in the trenches mastering his craft and delighting audiences, both as a sideman and a frontman. Baxter dips into his bag of tricks on his debut CD Tomfoolery, and comes up with a mix of originals and covers that will keep listeners riveted to their seats. Whether he's expertly fingering his way through the psychedelic instrumental “Luke Wants To Be A Fridge,” or giving both his guitar and pipes a work out on the blues-soaked “Stand On My Own,” Baxter does not disappoint. A cross musically between Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Baxter is one artist worthy of your hard earned dough. The only real complaint, is that it took the guy so long to release an album of original material!" – Todd Sterling Content Manager/Editor, ReDigi.com