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By Jason Gladu popjournalism.ca CD Review – Invisible Man ’Music for Lost Souls and Misfits’
I know that Facebook is all the rage, but if you want to find new bands MySpace is still the way to go. One of these online discoveries, for me, was Montreal’s Invisible Man — a heartfelt pop gem amongst the endless Goth-rock bands. Invisible Man’s debut Music for Lost Souls and Misfits is full of fun pop hooks and is a must for any fan of Matthew Sweet or even The Wallflowers. Opening with the pretty, piano rock ballad "Beautiful," Invisible Man grabs your attention with a familiar sound without completely ripping off their influences. But what caught me off guard were Chaz Butcher’s (vocals) odd lyric choices. On the endearing acoustic track "Broken" he sings, "Used to think that you were sick/ but now I see you’re just a d–k / and that’s all you’ll ever be." Not the most poetic way of doing things, but it is entertaining and refreshing in its simple, yet genuine emotion. Other notable highlights include the campfire sing-along "Upside Down," the scathing break-up track "Empty Can" and a sure fire hit "Life on Earth."
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First Coast News by Paul Zimmerman
Invisible Man is the latest Canadian band with plans of conquering the lower 48. Evolving out of a solo project by Chaz Coats-Butcher, Invisible Man came into being when he met drummer/producer Dan Legault. After toiling away for years, the two came up with what would be their debut album Music for Lost Souls and Misfits. Invisible Man, unlike so many of their fellow countrymen have not hopped on the Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene bandwagon and tried to make super arty pop. Instead, Music for Lost Souls and Misfits sounds something like Sloan, the Gin Blossoms, and even a bit like Elvis Costello at his most mellow. The record is a laid back affair that's really not in a rush to rock out. It's the perfect soundtrack for a cold day; something Invisible Man knows a little bit about. While many of the songs on Music for Lost Souls and Misfits were originally written as solo works the additional instrumentation has helped bring the songs to life. The songs here flourish with melodies, pianos, organs, solid drumming and great guitar work. "The Big Want," for example, is a fantastic power pop song that fills out great with the addition of nice drumming and ridiculously saccharine-like two part harmonies. It could very well be the best song Sloan never wrote. Music for Lost Souls and Misfits is a surprisingly mature debut album; it's blend of mellower moments with power pop hooks work perfectly making Invisible Man an enjoyable band to listen to."
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BT Bottles Rage Magazine CD Review – Invisible Man ’Music for Lost Souls and Misfits’ Chaz Coats-Butcher has earned his rock wings as bass wielder for canuck metal queen Lee Aaron and a long stint with legendary punks the Forgotten Rebels. Given this heavy cred you’d expect a balls out rocker for his new band Invisible Man, but instead the listener is presented wealth of accessable, engaging pop songs. Easy comparisons would be recent Flaming Lips, but tunes like ’White Whale’ and ’Broken’ bring to mind a mature Pete Krebs or Bill Fox. Expect great things to come from |
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E.S. Day Ground Report CD Review – Invisible Man ’Music for Lost Souls and Misfits’
"A misty March night in Montreal finds a lone songwriter pouring out enough emotion into 13 songs of Lennon–influenced rock that thankfully does not sound like a “typical” Canadian artist. Former Hard Rock Superstar (to The Stars) Chaz Coats-Butcher has done about a dozen “Tours of Duty” and has landed in hostile territory ruled by his own unique brand and sound.
Singer, songwriter, bassist, guitarist and more His talents have seen him playing with likes of Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad) John Corabi (Motley Crue, The Scream) West Arkeen (Guns n Roses, The Outpatience) as well as a full time slot with the legendary Can-con punk kings The Forgotten Rebels. Primarily a bassist his multi-instrumentation has carried his career to a new breeding ground now based in Montreal. The debut from Invisible Man ‘Music for Lost Souls and Misfits’ features solid songwriting, catchy hooks and intimate lyrics that make this release an inviting one. Where is a decent A&R person when you need one?" |
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Karyn Nakhleh CD Baby
CD Review – Invisible Man ’Music for Lost Souls and Misfits’
Fantastic! Well written songs.. not at all like the commercial formula-following dribble we are subjected to much too often. Great melodies and sentiments, with a dose of humor. I just want to listen to it over and over. Personal highlights are Empty Can (I’d love to know the story behind this one), ’Heavy is the Head’(So catchy and upbeat) and ’If You Leave Me Take Me With You’ (humorous). If you want to listen to something that will make you think.. lyrics that have some depth, buy this CD! |
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