A workaholic, this Rick Ray from Euclid, Ohio, USA. Since 1999 he has released at least 24 CDs through his independent company Neurosis Records. They are mostly his solo records and a few of his band Riot Act. And, no, these CDs are not singles or EPs. They are all full lengths and the copies that I've got are all at least 55 minutes long. His works mainly showcase his incredible talent as a guitar player so you might call him a guitaraholic. Yet he has been active in music much longer than you might think. Between 1973 and 1996 he fronted three bands: Neurotic, The Rick Ray Band and Riot Act. His singing has been compared to John Lennon, his playing skills as a guitarist to Jimi Hendrix. This album contains sixteen songs with various musical directions. One song might be an acoustic rock song with brooding keyboards, another might have a jazzy flavor or have a progressive rock feel. It's not real heavy rock music. The rock is solidly embedded in the seventies. He definitely knows how to play his instruments and there's a uniqueness to his CDs, this one included. If this description appeals to you, the Guitarsonist may set your heart on fire. My favorite tracks: Mr. Cooper, The Climb From Sheol and I'm Sorry.
More from Rick Ray
2000Cast Into Our Dimension
2003Into The Hands Of Sinners
2003Out Of The Mist Of Obscurity
2001Insanity Flies
2004Night Of The Living Dedicated
2001Manipulated DNA
