While You Were Gone…
Junior Burke’s intelligent lyrical songcraft shows an impressive range of both style and substance, including deeply personal songs of love and loss (Black Eyed Susan, It All Happened While You Were Gone); keenly observed cultural commentary (What the Devil Loves, Key to the Kingdom, Blessed); and joyful reflections on the best of the human condition (Walkin’ My Karma, Cool of the Day). Burke renders every song on the album in a smooth, soulful tenor that invites the listener to share with him an intimate, intensely personal experience. His innate talent, consummate musicianship, and years of literary training are all on display here in full force. This debut album is destined to become an instant favorite.

While You Were Gone mines Burke’s life experience and unique point of view, traversing a landscape of love, loss and longing that continues to resonate well after the last note fades.