Artist description Tons of vocals over uniquely arranged wall of guitars. Featuring Adrian Belew on Guitar. Complicated chordal arrangements juxtaposed with full pop vocal orchestrations. All in all a unique musical experience. A fresh approach to melodic structure.

Music Style Tons of vocals over uniquely arranged wall of guitars. Featuring Adrian Belew on Guitar.

Musical Influences David Bowie, Adrian Belew, Blur, Radiohead, U2, Kinks, Beatles, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Badfinger, Todd Rundgren

Similar Artists David Bowie, Adrian Belew, Blur, Radiohead, U2, Kinks, Beatles, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Badfinger, Todd Rundgren, The Cars, T.Rex, Arabic Led Zeppelin

Artist History Recently signed as a recording artist to Not Lame Records.

Group Members Rick Altizer all instruments (except where noted)

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keys, Vocals

Albums All Tie Zur, Go Nova, Neon Fixation, Blue Plate Special

Press Reviews Rick Altizer's nimble pop songs reflect the daily struggle against the constant onslaught of corporate images and messages.CMJ New Music Report Altizer has a way of making rock music that sounds unique without getting frilly. The Tennessean Go Nova is a classy and cerebral pop record. Altizer's sense of melody helps his intricate and occasionally oblique lyrics waft around your gray matter delicately. John J. Thompson, TrueTunes.com His modern pop songs have lush, almost orchestral rock band arrangements; fabulous harmonies, wonderful guitar work and melodies that bounce around in your head long after you've turned off the CD player. Chris Well, Editor, 7ball magazine Rick Altizer is a musical genius. Blue Plate Special is an outstanding album that demands attention. Mike Rimmer, Premier Magazine Wow! This is one exciting little slab of plastic. Shuddering electric guitar quavers, percussion percolating all over the place, wailing vocal and sky-high production. This deserves to be a pop smash outta this town. Robert Oermann, Music Row Magazine, Nashville "Blue Plate Special is a glorious, pure-pop, phenomenal record." Jerry Gerard, World Radio Network "One of the best CDs I've heard this year. I absolutely love it." Al John, 103 KDF, Nashville Multi-talented Rick Altizer has taken satirical pop rock to a new level. FreshReleases.com Everything Rick did right on his debut he did right again on Neon Fixation. The unforgettable hooks, the rapier wit, and the spiritually potent lyrics are all in evidence. The unbelievably catchy choruses will keep coming back at you like last night's lasagna. Neon Fixation is loaded to the gills with catchy, compelling music. Musicforce.com

Additional Info Beautiful (mp3.com exclusive), Blue Plate Special Demos (mp3.com exclusive)

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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