Artist description Late '80s alternative rock, good debut, could have hit with the right management. Very well received by CMJ, Major Label potential. Very full, wall of sound rock, with good dynamics, songwriting, melody, instrumentation, production values.Tracks:All of the Days, No Talk, Stumblin’ Hard, Acoustic L.A., The Fields, Saw You Dancing, Look Around, Going Under. Music by Claude RainesLyrics by Cedric Herrera

Music Style Alternative rock

Musical Influences R.E.M., Psychedleic Furs.

Similar Artists R.E.M., meets The Psychedleic Furs (American & British).

Artist History Formed in 1986, recorded 1987, played CBGB's in 1988.

Group Members CLAUDE RAINES is:Cedric Herrera - Vocals & enigma, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, lyrics.Jeff Gulino - Electric guitars & voodoo, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars.Mark Mastrella - Drums & bravado.Willie Young - Bass & pure energy.

Albums CLAUDE RAINES (ST7001) - Self titled debut

Press Reviews CMJ

Location Rochester, New York - USA

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