
While Ross has put together an exceptional studio album that rock fans will most definitely appreciate, I have trouble shaking the idea that live performances consist of one man at a microphone with a guitar while recorded drums, bass and strings play on a PA behind him. If you look at Night Artery's album as purely a recorded work, however, you'll have trouble finding much wrong. Plenty of professionalism, a strong command of every instrument on the record and excellent production make Capsize Your Surroundings a strong and impressive independent release.
Ross is a Melbourne, Australia native. He only recently purchased the instruments used to make the album, along with recording equipment that he (yup) used to record himself. Instrumentation on the record is certainly above average, but the piano arrangements are a little more advanced and they're executed really well. Listen to the hidden track that closes the ep to appreciate the breadth of his ability to pick up and wield instruments. Capsize... is, despite originally costing $5, a free release so do yourself and Ross Arundale (whom received honors for "2008 Best International Rock EP") a favor by downloading his first, very successful EP and keep in touch for what's next.
WEBSITE: http://nightartery.com
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FREE DOWNLOAD: Capsize Your Surroundings EP
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