RUSTY ANDERSON: Undressing Underwater

Rusty Anderson

Undressing Underwater

© 2003 Oxide Records (600392008921)

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Modern Rock laced with lyrical genius featuring Paul McCartney and Stewart Copeland.

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Featuring guest appearances by Paul McCartney and Stewart Copeland, Undressing Underwater shines the spotlight on the guitarist/singer/songwriter career of a consummate musician, who continues to break ground while working with some of the best of his peers.

Undressing Underwater showcases Anderson's musical background, which spins through Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning work, from Paul McCartney, Perry Farrell and the Wallflowers, to Elton John, Courtney Love, The New Radicals and Sinead O'Connor. The ten songs on Undressing Underwater pair Anderson's vocal range with showcase of his talents, from rock guitar to hammered dulcimer and pedal steel.

Hurt Myself is the lead track, which is also the culmination of a childhood dream of playing with the Beatles, only in this case it's Paul McCartney playing on Rusty's own album, plus the rest of McCartney's touring band and producer David Kahne.

Anderson's background also includes a stint with Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke's Animal Logic, and over the years he and Stewart have continued working together. The former Police drummer returns the favor on rocker Catbox Beach.

"My house is filled with billions of cassettes, little scraps of paper and journals. Somehow these bits bonded together and became the CD," said Anderson. "Most of the recordings were done in between touring with Paul. In fact, the Hurt Myself session was booked in lightning speed, because after Paul said he wanted to record something, I realized we only had three days in LA before flying to Mexico City to play shows. The songs are mostly about facing one's demons and attempting to bottle them."

Undressing Underwater was recorded at Oxide Studios in Southern California, plus Sunset Sound and Henson Studios, and was self-produced by Anderson, along with David Kahne, Mudrock and Parthenon Huxley.

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  • Get it!
    author: Hessel van der Zee - Netherlands

    I'm a Macca fan and think his current band is the greatest. So I checked out Rusty and found this to be a great cd. Rusty has an amazing voice and the guitar playing is superb. This is one of my favourite records now.

  • author: Carina Reis - Brasil

    Rusty is great !I can't stop listening to CD! Perfect music , and special for me ...CATBOX BEACH , its fantastic song.

  • Wicked game
    author: Rock and roll

    Hey everybody! Good is for 3! I say quality like crazy.Acoustic guitar is missing there,but it´s lovely rocking,yes I like it.. Rock and roll

  • Awesome! Rusty really shines!
    author: Holly

    Rusty is very talented! This cd is fabulous! I can't stop listening to it!

  • The best music since the Beatles
    author: Michelle

    This is a GREAT CD!!!!!!!!! An awsome buy. Great guitar playing and great vocals and totally groovy lyrics. No wonder Paul McCartney hired him as his guitar player. I LOVE RUSTY!

  • author: George Slafko

    Very enjoyable!!! Rusty is a fantastic guitar player, but surprised me with his lead vocals and lyrics!!! Great buy!!!

  • GREAT CD!
    author: ED ROBBINS

    Great CD but why is it being called a new release?

  • What a great CD!!
    author: Eddie Stuart

    Heard about Rusty via a mutual friend so got the CD. Just love it. Do a radio show here in NE Scotland, so slide a track into every show... If you tour the CD Rusty, can you put Inverness on your itinerary? :-)

  • author: Vlad

    BY IT! GREAT CD! I LOVE IT!

  • Yes!
    author: Scott Allen

    Great CD! It would be great if Rusty had the opportunity to perform "Hurt Myself" as a part of the upcoming McCartney tour!

  • Great album! Thank you Rusty!
    author: Dave Clary
  • very very good,like air from pink floyd and pauls best "seek" yet.
    author: pityflutes

    The music flows beautifully,shares the pain and william blake like love of life.

  • What rock is all about. Fabulous album
    author: Tim Morrow

    After having seen Rusty Anderson 3 times with McCartney in Southern California in 2002 i was curious to hear him on his own. I bought the cd in July and saw him with his band the same night. This album rocks from start to finish with beautiful melodies, great lyrics, great musicianship and totally awesome guitar playing. The songs get better every time i hear them. From the Lennonesque vocal in Coming Down to Earth to the Beach Boys tinged harmonies in Everybody Deserves an A in This Country to the rocking surf sound of Catbox Beach for me it doesn't get any better than this.

  • Can't believe this was his first Solo
    author: MIHO

    I'm late here.. But I'm lucky I could buy his latest release of Japanese edition!! His photo on jacket is CUUUTE! His sound.. gorgeous! I feel strange but all songs are very ffamiliar to me!! Don't you think so?!

  • author: Vlad

    Undressing Underwater my favorite Cd. I love his music. Its soo Cool.

  • mccartney band member really rocks!
    author: keryl,u.k. the mccartney fan!!!!

    can't stop playing this album ! there,s not one track i have to skip by, hints of lennon, harrison,and of course mr mcartney himself.it rocks!!

  • Rusty Rocks
    author: Johnny B

    5 Star mind blower. I can't wait to see him live! Fargo, ND

  • Much better than anticipated
    author: Geoff Baker

    I bought the album because I'm a Beatle fan and a McCartney fan in particular. He's playing with McCartney and has McCartney on the album so that was the rationale. But wow what an album, full of tuneful hard edged material that really stands up....so why aren't they promoting him becuase there is some classy songs to be heard and they should be heard by a wider audience.

  • Fantastic!!!!!!!!
    author: Kat

    I love Undressing Underwater!!! It's the first CD on which I love EACH song! So, to everyone who hasn't got the CD yet: BUY IT NOW!! You won't regret it! I promise! ;-)

  • Wow
    author: Zimmie

    This Cd is better than I expected. I saw Rusty play with Paul McCartney, so I thought I'd try his solo Cd. WOW! It really rocks. Rusty is a great guitarist, and proves it on this Album.

  • it rooooooocckkkss!!! :))
    author: Irina from Vienna :)

    The first time I heard it I thought "woow, that's absolutely grreat", and now after hearing it for the 100th time I still feel the same!! My personal favourites are Electric Trains, Damaged Goods and Hurt Myself !! Go Rusty go!! :)

  • true feelings
    author: MAC

    Well, it wasn´t easy to get this fantastic CD here in Germany. I ran from CD shop to CD shop and everyone told me that he didn´t know the name Rusty Anderson and that your CD wouldn´t exist, but their aren´t right. Now I´m holding your CD in my hands and I´m really happy about that. UNDRESSING UNDERWATER is a work of a master. You are the master, who I mean. Don´t stop working on new songs and don´t stop playing guitar. The songs changed my world and my live. Christin Machinek (16years)-Germany

  • My new FAVORITE cd.........
    author: John Kallas

    Finally, the public is given the opportunity to enjoy a Rusty Anderson solo album. And, as expected, it's inspiring from beginning to end. IMHO, the music, lyrics, arrangement and production on every song is impeccable. So much so, that I haven't been able to remove it from my CD player since the first time that I put it in. Thanks for sharing it with us Rusty!

  • Yeah Rusty, it's great, I knew it would be!
    author: Stacy

    WOW, it's great, it's got feeling and great playing, thanks for sharing....

  • Great tunes and real dynamics!
    author: Toby Pugh

    Undressing Underwater is music, with real tunes and with really great dynamics. What a concept! Music played by real people who are communicative in their craft. No fake drum tracks here. Instead of just keeping time for the listener, the percussion is part of the expressive sound, with several very cool surprises along the way! Rusty and his friends have a winner here.

  • Rusty Anderson is a cross between Elvis Costello, some 60's stuff(please don't m
    author: Tina

    Undressing Underwater is the first CD I have purchased of Rusty Anderson. I saw him at a concert a couple of weeks ago and hadn't heard of him before that. Listening to this music live is awesome as so many artists have studio driven sounds. Whatever you hear on the CD you hear live which makes an awesome musician not that I'm an expert. For me, the music has to hit me first, then everything else will follow. It's like going to a restuarant with bad service....the food's good but the service sucks which means you probably won't go back.

  • A great CD that has classic rock at its best
    author: Steve Childs

    The CD is just a really great compilation of songs reminiscent of the glory days of classical rock. The lyrics, music, and vocals all tie together to produce a very mellow and pleasant experience. Hands down the best CD I've purchased this year.

  • Rusty rates a 5!
    author: Joanne S.

    Undressing Underwater is a fantastic cd....Great writing, great musicianship (yes, there are still folks like Rusty, that can actually play their instruments). This cd is definitely a keeper; one that will be played again and again. Five stars!!!!!

  • Ho ah ouu!
    author: Vlad

    Its fantstic CD!Rusty ye!

  • Nice!
    author: John H.

    I think this CD is very good and it's still growing on me, (haven't had an album do that for me in a long time)! It's a good mix of melodic yet powerful tunes. The vocals and overall mix are nice and the guitar playing and tones are great!

  • Josh Board of the San Diego Reader says: BUY IT!
    author: Josh Board at San Diego Reader

    When you think of Anderson's in rock, you think Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, or Jon Anderson of YES. For me, Rusty will be the first that pops into my head. This CD is great. Most CDs (include the McCartney CD Driving Rain, which Rusty is on) only half the tracks I listen to. The rest I skip. When Undressing Underwater is in my car, I play it all the way thru. Not being a musician, I wouldn't have been able to tell that was McCartney joining him. But I definately recognized one of my all-time favorite drummers, Stewart Copeland. It was the perfect song for him to play on. And this is the perfect CD for me to play on.....on my stereo.

  • Fantastic range and sound. Oh Rusty how you have grown!!
    author: Nikki Graham-Brown

    Been a fan of Rusty since the Ednaswap days...the next thing I know, there he is performing at the Super Bowl and meeting the Queen with Sir Paul. Undressing Underwater shows Rusty's fantastic range as both a singer and guitarist. Impressive first solo album. I look forward to whatever comes next!

  • Great !
    author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com

    Anderson's first release has received rave reviews and features an assortment of polished modern rock songs. The varied instrumentation and different players give the CD depth and diversity. Undressing Underwater is great from start to finish with impeccable production and a variety of tunes and tones. 'Hurt Myself' is the strong opening track with Paul McCartney singing and on bass. It features great vocal blends and first-class instrumentation. 'Ol Sparky' has lots of energy including sizzling guitar leads and a catchy vocal groove. 'Devils Spaceship' is another stellar track with a dark edgy feel and souring instrumentation. The multi-talented Rusty Anderson excels on his progressive solo project!

  • I love this CD!!!!
    author: Monica Fudzinski

    I wish I would have bought this CD sooner. I kept putting it off. Everyone should have this CD in their collection. Rusty Anderson rocks!! I can't stop listening to it. I love every song. I already recommended this CD to all of my friends.

  • Great!
    author: Luis Pinheiro de Almeida - Lisboa - Portugal

    Rusty Anderson was a main force at the last Paul McCartney world tour, so this CD, his first one solo, was not a surprise. Good guitar, good songs! I think it's the kind of music we all need in those terrible days...

  • Wow.....CD of the year
    author: James Jet

    In my top 10 all time list

  • Good variety. Some good hooks. Great playing.
    author: Dan Hoch

    A nice variety of tunes. Some really good hooks. My favorites are Electric Trains, Catbox Beach (Great skins by Stewart Copeland!), Damaged Goods and Everybody Deserves An A. Great guitar work with a nice blend of taste, versatility and chops.

  • WOW!!!
    author: Rusty's Newest Fan

    I finally got this CD becuase a friend kept bugging me to buy it but now I wish I had bought it the day it was released! Rusty is brilliant, he is a really talented singer and musician. I can't believe this is his debut solo album because it sounds so polished and mature. I hope it won't be his last!!

  • Rusty Rocks!
    author: Storm

    I had been anticipating Rusty's solo album and was richly rewarded when it finally arrived. U.U. has a great variety of sounds and styles. My favorite is Sentimental Chaos, particularly the "anymore" part. I can't stop whistling the horn solo in Hurt Myself - very Paul McCartney, the whole tune is. Electric Trains is a masterpiece on so many levels - topic, lyrics, sound variety, atmosphere, rhythm, texture, etc. Way to go Rusty - I'm glad you shone so brightly in your solo debut!

  • Great!!!
    author: Javier Rodriguez

    I'm sorry, I forgot: please, next time include the complete lyrics in the booklet (it’s easier for foreigner fans) at also the gear you use to get that sounds (for the guitar freaks as me!). Hey, Rusty, why don't you post that information in your website? Thanks

  • great!!
    author: Javier Rodriguez

    Yes, a great great album. The songs, the voices, the guitars, the arrangements, the band are superb. What more can I say? I love it!!

  • absolutely fantastic
    author: jason

    I was totally blown away with this cd.Love his voice and his songwriting ability.This cd is better than anything new out there way to go Rusty!!!!!

  • Better than the best I expected!
    author: Elliott J.

    This CD was amazing, I expected it to be very good from the previews, but it was BEYOND very good, it was really really great. I recommend it!

  • Awesome effort from this modern guitar hero....
    author: Steve-0

    I got Undressing Underwater a few days ago. I have been a huge Rusty fan since I first saw him at the Concert for NYC—he ripped into that classic I’m Down solo and I was hooked. His work on the McCartney tour was top shelf. Back to THIS album: A very versatile effort, and I'm not really surprised at the vocal quality, to be honest. His backup stuff on the tour was awesome, and he doesn't disappoint here. I hope people hear this album...it IS what's missing from radio today. Period. I think his voice, at times, sounds like Julian Lennon, but with more range in the upper register than JL has. It’s ALSO, at times, almost like Brain Wilson meets the Beatles, circa 1969. Above all else, he DOES have his own style and I hope this is the start of a HUGE career. If you don't get this fine offering, you are missing something special. Get it TODAY!!! This baby is so damn good! Also, some cool backwards guitars (hmm..where'd he think of that, lol).... great lead licks on most of the tracks, and really NICE vocals throughout. A fine fine effort. BUY IT!!!

  • author: Caz Barrett

    I received the album ‘Undressing Underwater’ yesterday and have not stopped playing it yet! All the tracks are so refreshing, new and unique, what more can I say!

  • Good music
    author: Marie Hayashi

    I saw him first when he come to Japan with Paul McCartney.(I am Japanese fan!)I was impressed his guitar playing.It was shining and very beautiful. I think this CD will be my best collection of this year.I looked forward like this.Good sound,good melody,and album arts are also good.

  • This is one terrific album!
    author: Aaron Badgley

    This is a four star album. It has the markings of a brilliant debut and the start of a brilliant career. Mr. Anderson's vocals are full of passion and honesty. The songs are full of strong melodies that remain with one long after the CD is over and the overall feel for of the album is positive and solid. In a just world this would be a huge hit and in every serious music fan's collection. Don't let the superstar guests overshadow the true talent of this artist!

  • Rusty has really refined himself over the years,he always been dynamic.
    author: David E Garza

    Rusty has polished his sound,I especially enjoyed his vocals on Electric Trains.He's rounded out his voice,giving it a pleasing to listen to soft texture.Far different from the version I heard twenty years ago at the Santa Anita race track.

  • A GEM ONLY THE US COULD PRODUCE-UNDRESSING UNDERWATER-MISTERANDERSON'S MASTERPIE
    author: TUDUR MORGAN

    I WAS REALLY LUCKY IN APRIL '03 I WAS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STAGE AS RUSTY WHEN PAUL MCCARTNEY PLAYED MANCHESTER ENGLAND SOME 90 MINUTES FROM MY HOME IN WALES. NOW AT YEAR'S END I'M LUCKY AGAIN,LUCKY TO HEAR THIS EXCELLENT ALBUM. TO LIST TITLES OR SNIPPETS OF INFO WOULD BE BORING-THIS CD IS ONE OF THOSE RARE GEMS;ONE OF THOSE MAGICAL MUSICAL STATEMENTS THAT ONLY AMERICA COULD PRODUCE. UNDRESSING UNDERWATER-MISTERANDERSON'S MASTERPIECE.

  • Amazing, a true classic gem
    author: Ashley L

    This cd is a true gem. It is one of those few cds where every song on it is one that you like. It is deffinatly one of the years best.

  • Awesome, best of the New and Old frontier put into one perfect CD
    author: Hal Yanoff

    Very professional, giving us a combination of old influenes and combining it with new sounds. Very glad to add to my CD collection.

  • Very COOL and fun to listen to!
    author: Stenetta
  • Wonderful melodies/lyrics that rock ...Rusty Anderson delivers
    author: Chuck Townsend

    I immediately liked the first 4 songs right awayt. Damaged Goods and Electric Trains are favorites. Further listening to the other tracks revealed gems like O'l Sparky and especially Ismael- A sly nod to Bowie's Hunky Dory period- (yet sounding contemporary.) Rusty has done a great job balancing the spontaneity of Rock and the craft of Pop. Oh and a big kick is the Quasi-surf instrumental CatBox Beach. A splendid job Rusty!

  • SOUNTERIFFIC! An auditory delight.
    author: Elisse and Anthony

    Rusty has taken his past works and made them sound brand new and given us some new ones. It is marvelous to see such diversity and creative talent. We are thoroughly enjoying this CD and hope that there will soon be another. All the songs are unique and it is imposible to pick a favorite. Excellent job!

  • impressive variety of sounds
    author: jim birmingham

    the opening track is so mccartney it aint true but the album has very much its own identity, excellent musicianship and a great range of musical styles and quality songs make up a top selection and showcase for Rusty. Looking forward to follow up.

  • This is album is alive from the first note to the last
    author: David Hart & Amun Ra

    After I purchased this album I put it in my car to drive and listen and I just can't bring myself to take it out of the player. The buzz starts from the first note and lingers long after the last note has had it's rocking ring. There are some of the most unique bridges in the music I have ever heard. I just get excited everytime I hear the album. After you read this ,get your copy of the album and you'll see what I mean. It's a really great album that just shine shine shines!Naturally it's a five rating. It's really easy to comliment Art that is so very wonderful and well done with original flare.buddhaboy@davidbowie.com Keep on Rock Rusty cuz now we just can't get enough of this good thing.David Hart

  • A muscial treat that was well worth the wait.
    author: Caroline

    Undressing Underwater takes you on a musical journey. Hurt Myself is a punchy and lively opener and one of the catchiest songs I’ve ever heard. The mood then become more wistful and the next few songs contain some beautiful melodies and touching lyrics. Then, the rock sound kicks in and you are treated to some superb guitar work. The last couple of songs are more ‘chill out’. So many styles on one album highlights Rusty’s true talent and also means that it never becomes boring. Rusty’s voice is excellent and he uses it to good effect on many songs. Stand out tracks are Hurt Myself, Electric Trains and Damaged Goods. Rusty Anderson is a highly gifted artist. His passion for his music shines through and he totally deserves an A for this album.

  • Top notch
    author: Alan Selmanaj

    I have always known that Rusty was a talented musician and the attention to detail on this album is great. Way to go Rusty, all of your hard work through the years has paid off, you can be proud.

  • I liked the CD, it's obsolutely GREAT!
    author: Mike Ortega

    Electric Trains is my personal favorite(very touching)- absolutely beautiful. However, in this case Ismael is a very close second. Actually, each and every song on this CD is shrewdly pieced together and EXCELLENT. I never get tired of these songs!

  • Very great!
    author: Aurélie

    Very great! I like this music! I'm a french fan! Congratulation

  • author: Jeannette

    I suppose most of us agree that the first time we all encountered Rusty was when he was recording and touring with Paul McCartney, however unknown to us we've been listening to his guitar work for years! Anyway, I really appreciate the cd very much and have talked non-stop about it to family members and friends (that just drove them crazy). It's hard to choose which song I really like a lot, each of them are different, unique, and special in their own way and it's hard to chose just one. Congratulations Rusty on making a wonderful cd and looking forward to more work

  • author: Scott

    This is a great CD which gets better with every listen! Electric Trains is definitely my favorite track. I first saw Rusty play when he was in a band called the Living Daylights. This was a long overdue debut solo album that did not disappoint! I look forward to the next one!!

  • YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY , BABY!
    author: Mel (David) Jones

    This CD shows me that faith in what you do has the power to bring out the best of what you do. I grew up in the same area as Rusty and my brother was a childhood aquaintance of his. Although I never met him, I did hear of his band then. I saw him with the Macca show 5 times and each time he was phenominal. This CD is the culmination of faith and belief in his artistic endevors and I rate it with 5 stars. To know what a man has been through and to see it develope into this is quite inspiring. Good job Rusty.

  • Great new music!
    author: Bobbi

    I first encountered Rusty on the McCartney tour and found myself watching him sometimes instead of Macca! I was very anxious to hear his cd and I am not disappointed! Hurt Myself is a gem and hard to get out of your head once you've heard it. Rusty's vocals are amazing as is the guitar work. This is a great cd and I am looking forward to the next one!

  • The best CD I have bough this year, and it's December!
    author: Cailin Eireannach

    I have never reviewed a CD on any website before (and I’m not really sure how to go about it) but this one is exceptional. I first came across Rusty Anderson when I saw him touring with Paul McCartney earlier this year. His guitar playing skills impressed me so much that I bought this CD the minute it was released, curious to hear Anderson’s own music. And I have to say, I was very impressed! This CD has 10 absolutely fantastic tracks on it, each and every one of them is a mini masterpiece in my opinion. Anderson’s talents both as a musician and as a songwriter clearly shine through, and his voice has a wonderful clarity to it, something which (I think) is a bit rare these days. Each track is filled with hooks and melodies that get stuck in your brain and take up residence there. And that’s before you even listen to what the man is saying. His lyrics are pure brilliance, they are intense and thought provoking, melancholic in places, sometimes cryptic - but they somehow ring true. One gets the impression that Rusty Anderson is writing about the things that really matter to him. I am rating this CD with 5 very large shiny red stars, and I would highly recommend it to any music fan.

  • Rusty brings that back of the mind idea into Amazing Rock Reality
    author: Buddhaboy/David Hart

    Even if you didn't know the line up for the who's who on this album ,it would satisfy that creative urge to experience some great new music. Given the fact that it's genius, plus genius, plus genius....stroking the musical vibs to our minds makes the entire album a must have for your collection. You'll hear a package of musical gems on this one. It's an album that was well worth waiting for and yet it's also an album that you'll wish you would have had in your collection for a long time.One of those must have albums. We certainly give it all thumbs up from where we are listening. Yet another smashing show by Rusty, Paul and all involved. Cheers Mates, Buddhaboy/David Hart/ Lord Vishnu Music Publishing ASCAP NY Amunhart Records/www.cdbaby.com/dhart buddhaboy@davidbowie.com

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