http://www.notlame.com/CDRAY1.htmlBrian Ray - Mondo MagnetoGotta love the fact that the two guitarists for Paul McCartney are unadulterated popsters in their private lives. First, the fabulific Rusty Anderson`s solo disc arrived here in 2005 and now, in 2006, Brian Ray. Featuring help from Rusty Anderson and members from Weezer and Elvis Costello`s band(veteran Davey Faragher), as well as two co-writes w/ the totally under-rated, un-heralded Tonio K., Brian Ray ventures confidently, assertively with a set of stylish power pop songs that bring to mind Jason Falkner, Parthenon Huxley, World Party(Ray`s voice is similar to Karl Wallinger, actually), Brendan Benson and lots of Bleu! Translation: it has it all, pop fans. But it all ain`t pop, as Ray`s soul has classic rock `n roll flowing thru his vein, pouring out big `ole riffs on top of smooth, immediately catching melodies. <p> Bristling excursions down scorchingly memorable rocking pop paths - the intent is pure in all the undulating melodic centers of this outstanding material. He`s been hanging with the right crowd, that is clearly evident. All the songs are infused with indelible melodies(each one with a different approach, song-writing wise), warm harmonies(sometimes rocking, sometimes more cerebral) and the production values that picky pop fans will appreciate. A winner, beginning to end, Extremely Highly Recommended!! <p> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray102.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray102.mp3">Vinyl</a> - mp3<p> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray101.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray101.mp3">Good For Nothing</a> - mp3<p> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray105.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray105.mp3">I Liked You Better</a> - mp3<p> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray106.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray106.mp3">All I Know</a> - mp3<p> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray110.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray110.mp3">Anywhere But Home</a> - mp3<p> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray107.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://audio.notlame.com/sounds06/cdray107.mp3">Coming Up Roses</a> - mp3http://www.notlame.com/Browse_by_Artist/R/Brian_Ray/Page_1/CDRAY1.html