Overclocked (album) explained

Overclocked
Type:	studio
Artist:	Jim Allchin
Cover:	Jim_Allchin_Overclocked.jpg
Recorded:	at Glenn Sound and Studio 3038, Seattle, Washington
Genre:	Blues rock
Label:	Sandy Key Music LLC
Producer:	Jim Allchin, Glenn Lorbecki, Eric Oz
Next Title:	Q.E.D.
Next Year:	2013

Overclocked is the first widely available studio album by American blues rock musician and computer scientist Jim Allchin. It was released on September 13, 2011 by Sandy Key Music. The title of the album and first track is a reference to overclocking – deliberately increasing the clock speed of a CPU past the rated amount – resulting in a faster system while generating increased heat often requiring additional cooling.

Reception

Overclocked received widespread positive comments and ratings by reviewers.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

Personnel

Musicians

• Jim Allchin – guitar, vocals, arrangements
• Chris Leighton and Ben Smith – drums, percussion
• Garey Shelton – bass
• Ty Ballie and David Gross – keyboard

Guest musicians

• Keely Whitney – vocals on "One for the Money" and "Perfect Game"
• Martin Ros, Mycle Wastman, Keely Whitney – background vocals
• Colin Pulkrabek – trombone
• Josh Gailey – trumpet
• Scott Macpherson – tenor sax
• New York Brass – horns

Additional personnel

• Glenn Lorbecki – production assistance, engineering, mixing
• Eric Oz – production assistance, engineering, mixing
• James Nixon – engineering
• Glenn Lorbecki – rhythm guitar
• Ed Brooks – mastering, RFI, Seattle
• Susan Doupe – photography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jim Allchin Overclocked . Jim Allchin Overclocked. Rock and Reprise . June 7, 2015 .
2. Web site: Jim Allchin Overclocked . Jim Allchin Overclocked Review . Blues Bytes . June 7, 2015 .
3. Web site: Overclocked – Sandy Key Music Review . Overclocked – Sandy Key Music . Barrel House Blues . June 7, 2015 .
4. Web site: CD Review: Jim Allchin "Overclocked" . Blue Barry – smokey mtn. blues society . Smokey Mountain Blues Society . June 7, 2015 .
5. Web site: THE BiTS TOP TWENTY ALBUMS OF 2011 . Blues in the South . BiTS . June 7, 2015 .
6. Web site: A Special New Year Review Artist: Jim Allchin; Title: Overclocked . Blues in the South . BiTS . June 7, 2015 .
7. Web site: Overclocked – Sandy Key Music . Sound Impressions . Barrelhouse Blues . June 7, 2015 .
8. Web site: New Music Spotlight Jim Allchin-Overclocked. Blue Monday Monthly . Blue Monday Monthly Entertainment Magazine . June 7, 2015 .
9. Web site: Sandy Key Jim Allchin/Overclocked . Midwest Record . Midwest Record Entertainment Reviews, news, and views . June 7, 2015 .