I just got this CD and it's excellent. Great production and a refreshing take on the rock/blues/jazz blend made famous by groups like Steely Dan. This is up there with the best I've heard all year!

This is a truly stellar recording! There aren't enough artists out there who let the music speak for itself as Anthony Robustelli does and it speaks volumes. The music is truly funky soul with a level of musicality and dare I say - complexity - that comes from his jazz background, love of playing and respect for soul greats like Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. The result is a simply beautiful collection of songs. As a lyricist, Anthony tends toward exploration of the darker side of the human spirit and relationships, which is clearly apparent on "Too Long" and "Mistaken Charm" and paints shades of Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson. This record is a must for those of us looking for a musician; not a pop star.

Anthony Robustelli Grown Tired of the Con (2002) review by: Mike Spinney Date: 4/10/03 Surprise, surprise. Before popping Grown Tired of the Con into my player, I peeked at the accompanying biographical information. I really shouldn't do that because I'm an admitted "judge a book by its cover" kind of guy. I thought the picture of Anthony Robustelli in a overly shaggy fur collared coat, too-tiny smoked shades, and black watchcap was trying a bit too hard to cop some sort of cool look, as if a supposedly hip wardrobe might make up for a lack of musical talent. Long story short, I dreaded pushing "play," convinced Rubustelli's music would suck. To my delight, Grown Tired of the Con was the opposite of suck. In fact, I found myself paying close attention to Robustelli's collection of tunes that all displayed a good deal of creative artistry wrapped in a style I'll describe as funked-up Steely Dan. Grown Tired of the Con, issued by Shady Bear Records, is ten Robustelli originals that combine an interesting mix of instrumentation with competent lyricism. Each song is enjoyable on its own, but in total they complement and unify, without being monotonous. Jumping off with "Taste," one song hands neatly off to another, building to a peak on the sixth track called "The Way." From here, some sweet techno-bop intros "Even," then moves into the final three cuts that slow the pace a bit without losing momentum, demonstrating Robustelli's skill and awareness of the importance of artful packaging.