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Charm Ray : Invisible Boy
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American singer-songwriter meets British guitar pop. Soaring hooks, smart beats, and clever wordplay collide on this pop gem.
Genre: Pop: British Pop
Release Date: 2002
Invisible Boy
Charm Ray
Record Label: 2 Bedroom Records
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1. The Sword Song 3:26 + MP3 $0.99
2. Here Comes The Breakdown 4:08 + MP3 $0.99
3. Thursday You're Gone 3:27 + MP3 $0.99
4. Invisible Boy 4:23 + MP3 $0.99
5. The First Day 3:34 + MP3 $0.99
6. Deep 3:39 + MP3 $0.99
7. Jimmy 3:34 + MP3 $0.99
8. What The World Is Coming To 3:09 + MP3 $0.99
9. Where's Caligula? 3:12 + MP3 $0.99
10. Make The Darkness Slide 3:44 + MP3 $0.99
11. Lullaby For Bots 1:47 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Sometimes described as "Austin Brit Pop," other times as "Acoustic Erasure," Charm Ray has struck a nerve with its combination of intelligent lyrics, well-crafted songwriting, and meaningful pop tunes.

"Invisible Boy," Charm Ray's debut album, is essentially the work of Chicago singer-songwriter, Greg Lanier, who formed Charm Ray to explore the sweet, soulful musical territory that lies between folk's lyrical honesty and pop music's ability to make us lose ourselves for a while.

Lanier's looking to return to a time when pop music was crafted rather than manufactured. While not necessarily retro, Charm Ray's music recalls pop music perfectionists like Aztec Camera, Prefab Sprout, Crowded House, Erasure, The Smiths, and Tears for Fears. Fans of sophisti-pop bands like The Style Council, Sade, The Beautiful South, Belle & Sebastian, and Everything But the Girl should definitely check out "Invisible Boy."

Standout songs like "Invisible Boy" and "The Sword Song" explore love in all of its complexity, showing us that nothing is ever simple or entirely expected--not even a love song. With "Here Comes The Breakdown" and "The First Day," Lanier shows a funkier side, exploring his blue-eyed soul without even a hint of irony.

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REVIEWS

Everytime I listen to the CD, I find myself singing along.
author: Cher Wagner
                            
Everytime I lisen to this great CD, I find myself singing along. The music becomes familiar quickly. It is hard to pick a favorite song. Bravo to Greg Lanier for exceptional composing and performing. I had to buy more for gifts to friends and family! Cher Wagner
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An Audio Organism!
author: BSTAtlanta
                            
An Audio Organism! This CD is never leaving my CD changer!
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Head Movin', Soul Groovin' melding of beat & vocal talent.
author: Lisa V
                            
From someone who relies on a daily dose of music to set everything into place, and in a world in which everything is starting to sound the same - this CD will definitely fill the gap of what it missing out there. The talented singer/songwriter's use of vocal harmony & tempo make the CD with songs like "Here Comes the Breakdown" & "Thursday You're Gone" stand out in a crowd. Already have others interested in buying a copy, wish I could see this one perform live(Denver is waiting).
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This is Music That Rains On You
author: Julia Schrenkler
                            
After several listens I found myself whispering Charm Ray lyrics while the music ran wild under my skin. These dangerous lullabies will draw a listener in, and release them glowing.
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