Undressing Underwater

Rusty Anderson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Surfdog Records Ada
• ASIN: B000AMJD3I
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,410 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hurt Myself

2. Devil's Spaceship

3. Electric Trains

4. Damaged Goods

5. Coming Down to Earth

6. Ol' Sparky

7. Catbox Beach

8. Ishmael

9. Sentimental Chaos

10. Everybody Deserves an A in This Country

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Give Rusty a Try!, October 25, 2005

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Jeffrey Meyers "Jeff" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Undressing Underwater (Audio CD)

Sure, you could stick to the mainstream - buy Paul McCartney's new album and live a happy life, but if you are looking for some good new music - pick up this album by Paul's touring guitarist for the last few years and enjoy the new gem in your collection.

Yes - the album is good. It rocks and slides into a tasty mellowness in all the right spots. The songs are clear and inventive. Hurt Myself is a great opener, followed by 60s influenced Electric Trains which is heavily remeniscent of the Byrds. One of my faves is Coming Back To Earth which clicks on all levels, music, lyrics and meaning. The underlying line through all this is Rusty's guitar playing which is just superb. The only weak tune here, if there is one, might be Devil's spaceship and I'm not sure why. It just seemed a little thin.

I got to see Rusty perform several of these songs acoustically, at a bookstore in Columbus, Ohio during the recent leg of the McCartney tour. Rusty came with a travel Taylor in hand and was simply amazing.

Rusty - if you're listening - I would love to see an acoustic "unplugged" version of your stuff. It was great!

Cheers! - Jeff

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal, September 5, 2006

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Darin W. Toohey (Lafayette, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Undressing Underwater (Audio CD)

This is a pretty eclectic mix - but it's what you can expect from someone like Rusty whose career is defined by diversity. You will be rewarded if you let this one grow on you. There are some cool stories that go with many of them that Archer (now Production Director of Portland's KINK FM) aired on Breakfast with The Beatles in April 2006. "Electric Trains" was inspired by Rusty's brother, who he lost at a very young age. You'll remember this song for the great harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. "Catbox Beach" (an instrumental with a Ventures surf-rock feel) features some guy named Stewart Copeland on drums. The opener, "Hurt Myself" (probably the most instantly accessible tune with a nice hook) has a Fab guy on bass and background vocals and some other guys named Abe, Brian, and Wix. Listen to "Devil's Spaceship" if you just want to marvel at Rusty's fine guitar work. "Ishmael" is a great rocker inspired by a Daniel Quinn novel. Mushrooms and uneaten pizza resulted in my favorite "Everybody Deserves an A in This Country" (hey, what can I say, I am a college professor!). This work is worth many listens, and it's even better (harder edge) when performed live by Rusty and his band (Matt, Dusty and Todd). I'm can hardly wait to hear what Rusty does next!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rusty reveals his guitar and soul, March 5, 2006

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Thomas G. Baker "Fab 48" (Webster, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Undressing Underwater (Audio CD)

Having seen Rusty perform in concert with Paul McCartney 3 times I was excited to get this CD. Rusty has done a terrific job with this album. The lyrics are gems, some funny, some sarcastic and some very touching. Rusty's guitar playing is hot, with a good portion of it taking off in each cut! All the tracks have creative openings.

My favorite is Electric Trains, which I believe is a story about the loss of his father. The ending is very Beatles/George Martin/ELO sounding. I love it! Listen to the words and you'll feel the loss with him. This is a song I'll have on my "short list" of favorites for the rest of my life.

Rusty also talks about his success in Damaged Goods and how he can't believe it and feels like he's still holding "a card that says Don't Pass Go".

Like the Beatles he has a positive take in all the tunes. If this had been released a few years earlier it would have been a hit, but there just isn't anyplace in radio anymore for solid, well crafted rock and roll.

Get this CD, put it in on in your car, PLAY IT LOUD and go for a drive. You'll feel great!

I hope he continues to make music. Rusty, you have a big fan in Webster, New York.