Artist/ Band: Rick Ray
Title: Guitarsonist
Label: Neurosis Records
Year of Release: 2002
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The Review:

Multi-instrumentalist Rick Ray, according to his website, has put out several cds over the years. I wasn't unaware of Rick until he sent me his latest cd entitled "The Guitarsonist", which is an eclectic mix of various styles of rock and roll ranging from guitar-driven instrumentals to some humorist & fun sounding psychedelic.

The cd some wonderful instrumentals including the title track, The Guitarsonist, a smoking 7 minute guitar-driven instrumental showing not only is Rick a great guitar player but he can back himself up instrumentally. His vocal tracks sometimes remind me of early 70's Alice Copper, especially on a semi-psychedelic tune called "Psycho Sam" plus it features guest musician, Rick Schultz on various clarinets.

Reviewd by Ron Fuchs on July 21st, 2002

Tracks:

01. The Guitarsonist [7:08]

02. Pyscho Sam [5:56]

03. Kill Max Kill [5:15]

04. Dance Floor King [3:15]

05. Mr. Cooper [6:02]

06. Caution Flammable [3:36]

07. Domestic Terrorism [6:19]

08. Dance of The Particular [2:03]

09. The Weasel Bite [3:09]

10. We All Fall Down [2:57]

11. Of Your Own Design [3:23]

12. Guitaren't You Surprised [2:52]

13. The Battlefield [4:13]

14. The Climb From Sheol [2:28]

15. Out in the Street [5:36]

16. I'm Sorry [3:41]

Reviewed Discography

• "The Guitarsonist" 2002
• "Hands of Sinners" 2003
• "Out of the Mist of Obscurity" 2003
• "Night of The Living Dedicated" 2004
• "Chainsaw Manicure" 2004
• "Temporary World" 2005
• "Nothing To Lose" 2007 [GS]
• "Violence Marred By Peace" 2008
• "Setlist" 2009 [Prof]
• "Can't Lie Hard Enough" 2011 [LH]

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