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CharacterZ | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: May 1, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Listening Post Music
• ASIN: B00009LIA0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,809,432 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

CharacterZ are Chris Carusos and Bud Drago as well as a galaxy of rotating musicians, depending upon the song. Chris has been raised on the blues and power rock, counting among his heroes, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Robert Johnson. The sound has always been what is uppermost in Chris’ mind when writing, recording or producing a track. Listen to the upfront slide guitar on Vroom Vroom or the wah wah used on Apple Pie to understand the importance guitar plays in the music. On the other hand, spend some time with When They’re Bleeding to hear a glimpse of Chris’ soul.

Bud comes from another, alternative, pop world (yes – lots of people who know him would second that opinion) and focuses on looking at the way things are through very strange glasses. Lyrics to many of the CharacterZ songs reflect his somewhat distorted view of the world. Listen to the brooding My Girlfriend is a Reptile or the wistful One Hit Wonder. Open your ears to Nasty Plan which recalls Orson Welles’ War of the World or the playful Blah Blah. Bud also shows a serious side on songs such as The Answer Is Yes and I’ll Bet You’ll Be At My Funeral. Among his influences are Elvis Costello, Randy Newman, John Hiatt, John Lennon and George Harrison.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars From under a rock, May 15, 2003

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"kentkat" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Under A Rock (Audio CD)

This is one unusual CD. It's so unique in some ways that it's hard to nail it down as to what it is. My Girlfriend's a reptile is definately going to be a new anthem for college kids to guzzle beer to. It's a natural follow-up to the beastie boy's fight for your right to party. The rest of the album twists and turns into many musical directions. Many of the songs seem to project very funny and interesting visual images. Unlike most poprock-like cd's, this one features very strong guitar work. Some of the vocalists are also quite good. I think Howard Stern would really like some of the tracks. If this band intended on going after the college crowd, they will succeed. Good CD all around.