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Andrew Roudny
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Review of "Zero Words Or Less"
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By: Kyrby Raine
pon receiving this CD from Andrew Roudny, I was expecting another male
singer/songwriter album. You know the drill: melodic pop tracks with melancholic
confessions but upbeat choruses, gentle acoustic strumming, a sprinkling of
keyboards. Well, Roudny wasn't kidding about the title. There are no lyrics on this
record nor is it a contemporary makeover of folk rock. Roudny is a guitar slinger,
and this LP is all about The Riff.
Taking inspiration from Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and even Jimi Hendrix, Roudny brings
back the days of the Guitar Hero. In this case, it's The Man With No Name, as Roudny
doesn't say a word with his tongue. His fingers speak the only language, allowing
them to freely roam his strings. However, this isn't as "clean" as the progressive
AOR of the '70s and '80s. In other words, Roudny doesn't fear the gritty power of
grunge, although he is a far more versatile musician than most of the Seattle
brigade.
The highlight here is "Bols Blue," which will slam your head against the wall.
Forget about lyrics. Roudny's metallic riffs are sheer poetry.
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Kyrby Raine / Ink 19
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