Chris Adams and Chris Pusey reviews
__{Home} __{Sounds} __ {Order the CD}

Cross Rhythms Reviews:

Review from Cross Rhythms issue 56...
Phil Keaggy is an amazing guitarist. After three decades in harness, he still retains the ability to play incredible music in almost every conceivable style, from classical to heavy metal. Until now, I have never come across anyone capable of emulating the maestro. But, having heard this album, I am prepared to stick my neck out and suggest that Chris Pusey could well be the man to take on the mantle. Back To Jerusalem is full of awesome solos of the weightier variety. These alone would guarantee him session work for life. But Pusey is equally brilliant on the Spanish guitar and he produces some moments of pure bliss. I am certain that we have not heard the last from Chris Pusey. Chris Tozer

Review from Cross Rhythms issue 62...
In Through the Soundhole
Anyone expecting a piece of delicate acoustic artistry after espying the front sleeve will soon be arrested by the torrent of full throttle electric that burst fourth on the opening title track. Like Chris's previous efforts, this is a one-man band effort and pretty impressive it is too with only the keys appearing a little heavy handed. But on guitar Chris is a virtuoso and whether you go for the lilting classical guitar stylings of " Sounds of Bells" or the head to the sky "Mr Guitar Man" ( a tribute to Jimi Hendrix), you'll hear a master musician overcoming a tiny budget to make excellent instrumental music.
Tony Cummings-Editor

Review from Cross Rhythms issue 71...
Streams from Bethel
Chris is in spanish classical guitar mode, a genre of which I am particularly
fond. There is a nod to one of the great composers of music for the spanish
guitar in “ Study on Albeniz” , something called “Fomfoseltiageegee”,
which requires a translation please chris, if you’d be so kind ( the piece is very lyrical and superbly played, despite its
incomprehensible and unpronounceable title), and seven other tracks that display much virtuosity and plenty of listenability.
So let’s forget odious comparisons, and appreciate chris for being himself.
Trevor Kirk

Review from CrossRhythms issue 74
Variations on a Theme
There can be no denying that Chris Pusey is a phenomenal guitarist. His breathtaking fret board acrobatics have led
many to compare him to the legendary Phil Keaggy. So, what of Chris's latest offerering? Pusey guides us through
ten tracks, venturing across a broad spectrum of soundscapes. From the funky opener " The Battle is in the Mind"
and the cool jazz of "The Call" to the solid rock guitar of "Ascending", Chris upholds his reputation as an instrumental
virtuoso. Make sure you check out the inspired "Etude2 On a Theme of Paganini" with its latin-tinged beat, not to be
confused with Franz Liszt's composition of a similar name.
My personal favorite is the altogether more chilled "Angels" with its serene synths and Chris's epic guitar solo.
Once again, Chris has delivered a fine instrumental album. But there will always be those who prefer the more conventional
" Praise Him on the Noseflute" or something....
Aleem Hossain


Review from Christ World Radio
Chris Pusey
I have listened to a large part of Chris's work and find his abilities can only be described as phenomenal.
Spanish Classical through to nerve-wrenching Rock. He makes the strings of his guitar speak, weep, laugh and howl with such manufactured intensity that you can almost imagine his guitar is willing to die for him in finding that last chord. In truth I am not so qualified as to be able to go any further, I am mearly ...overcome by his music.