Artist description Solitary rock and roll from a lonely bedroom.

Music Style Indie-Rock / Folk

Musical Influences Neil Young, R.E.M., Replacements, Bob Mould, Elvis Costello, Beatles, among others.

Similar Artists So they say: R.E.M., Book Of Kills, Bob Mould, Bob Dylan, Mazzy Star, Replacements, Tom Petty.

Artist History 1993 - Rob Christensen decides to do it all himself after his band, the Orphans, breaks up. 1994 - The rockin' "Smile Slightly" is released. 1995/96 - Christensen begins playing solo acoustic shows, sometimes with one or two support musicians, and likes it. 1997 - The quieter, introspective "The Truth Hurts" is released. 1998/99 - More solo acoustic shows, including first forays out of town (and out of the country). 1999 - The solo-acoustic live album, "At The End Of The Day" is released. 2000 - Studio album "Opera Alley" comes out. More touring of West Coast. 2001 - East coast tour. Release of "I Hope You're Happy Now - The Thrift Store Series volume 1." 2003 - New studio album!

Group Members Rob Christensen

Instruments Acoustic & electric guitars, bass, drums, organ, piano, multiple vocals.

Press Reviews For "Smile Slightly": "'Smile Slightly' has a number of outstanding songs and Christensen's gift for simple hooks makes this album an easy one to immidiatly get into." - Gajoob. "Like a Tom Petty listening to the MC5 on his walkman while strolling through Eureka on a Sunday night." - Anthem. For "The Truth Hurts": "'The Truth Hurts' is more spellbinding, and more genuine, than any poseur currently wasting your time on the radio." - Reviews by Ray. "Rob Christensen delivers a solid album of searching electric/acoustic songs that cut to the bone of personal relationships...Fans of Dylan will certainly find another real artist here. Highly recommended." - Gajoob. For "At The The Of The Day": "Stripped to their intimate essence - simple strumming and a bruised, raspy voice - tunes like 'September Knows' from Rob's brilliant 'The Truth Hurts' are at times even more effective than the originals." - Demo Universe. For "Opera Alley": "The ten songs on this collection are the best he's ever written, and the arrangements are amazing. The hooks are memorable, the choruses are catchy, the songs are great, and the sentiments are 100% authentic." - Reviews by Ray

Location Eureka, California - USA

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