Broken Cup (again)

album of original songs from through the years
that Eric felt inspired to record between 2016 and 2021.
(see captions for when each song was written, and when recorded. )

Where
written in the summer of 1996 in Cambridge, MA.
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021). plus additional overdubs at home.
featuring Matt Lyon on bodhrán.
fake review quote: “Rubber Soul signaling”
Laguna Beach
written in 1989 in Providence, RI
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
fake review quote: “more of that shimmering guitar”
Outside
written in 2012 in Lowell, MA
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
fake review quote: “true life stories; living in the weather”
London Town
written in 1992 in Atlanta, GA
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
fake review quote: “traditional?”
No One Ever
written in 2002 in Montague, MA
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
fake review quote: “that vocal at the end of the bridge”
Old Fashioned Girl
written in 1987 in Providence, RI
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
featuring Matt Lyon on bodhrán.
fake review quote: “what song is that? I love the melody.”
Meet Me in Memphis
written 1992 in Atlanta, GA
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
fake review quote: “Pickin’ and grinnin’”
Dreamstore
written in 1991 in Providence, RI
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
Santa Fe
written in 1990 in Providence, RI
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2017)
fake review quote: “Fats who?”
Heart Sutra Song
written in 2004 on Cortes Island, BC
(lyrics based on Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya)
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2016)
with gratitude
Bardo Girl
written in 2002 in Cambridge, MA
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering (2021)
Broken Cup (again)
dreamed as a Ray Charles song coming out of a kitchen radio.
written and recorded in 2017 in Wilmot, NH



special thanks to Gerry Putnam.

the habit room

album comprised of songs Eric’s felt inspired to play in March, April & May 2020.
(see captions for when each song was written, and when recorded / previous “album”. )

Waste of Time
written in the summer of 1992 in Cambridge, MA.
recording from Historic Langhorne PA (2007).
featuring Jay Skolnick on bass.
Placeholder
written in 2012
recorded at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering – November 18, 2016 and June 20, 2017.
engineered by Gerry Putnam.
Not Alone
written in 1992
recorded in April-May 2020 for The Habit Room
My Old TV
written in 1988
recorded in 2004 & 2007
from Post
Bardo Girl
written in 2002
recorded in 2003
from Writing on Water
Altitude Painter
written in 2005
recorded 2007-8
from Taser
Turn Around (Together)
written 1990
recorded 1995
performed by The Reign:
Dave Collaton–guitar, Bruce Kilstein–guitar, Jay Skolnick–bass, Brian Broker–drums
Rick DeLuca–guitar, vocals, organ, piano
Crewcut
written in 1988
recorded in 1991
from The Anarchist
Everything
written in 1991
recorded in 2001
from The Farm Tapes
Eric DeLuca on 12-string acoustic guitar & vocals; Bart Wise on acoustic guitar; Ashley Pensinger on violin.
African Song
written in 1990
instrumental version recorded in 2016
from Hut Acoustic

This album is dedicated to the memory and music of Dave Collaton (1965-2020)
—a musical brother