“On the electric front, Unck and Capitanelli delivered great tones and tasteful parts, with Unck playing a Tele into an Vox AC15 as well as dreamy lap-steel textures.” Matt Blackett, Guitar Player Magazine.

 

Atlanta: Ridiculous!! Ridiculous!!.....the name says it all. The second full length installment of tunes from Chris Unck and the Black Roses is aptly titled and is no doubt a ridiculous sonic journey through another chapter of Unck’s life. Once again he showcases his exceptional ability to turn real life episodes into dramatic, revolutionary songs which surpass his previous release Country Roads and Love.  The new album, primarily written as Unck was sidelined by the flu, reflects the beauty of life from a very different perspective and set of surroundings. From visits by “demons” to a new love for a hummingbird to a reminiscent jam about a lost love, Unck visits ghosts of his past, present, and future. Known to many as the modern day troubadour, traveling from place to place, sharing his ideas, songs, and soul, Unck has outdone himself once more wit! h this record. As he channels the spirit of his influences like Jeff Tweedy and Joe Cocker, he pays homage to George Harrison and the Beatles. This is what modern music in America is all about. It is ridiculous ridiculous!! 

In support of the album and the first single, Chris Unck, Lower 40 records and Reelmind Studios are proud to present the music video for Turning Knives Into Steam.

Unck keeps himself busy in various facets of the music business. His current gig as the right hand man of Butch Walker playing rhythm guitar, lap-steel, and percussion keeps him on the road and in the studio large portions of the year. His day job as a producer fills in the gaps and has also allowed him to take on the task of producing Walker’s live DVD, Leaving the Game on Luckie Street. Although most of Uncks’ time is spent on other people’s music, his heart truly belongs to his own music and putting the stories of his life to music for the world to hear. 

 

While on tour with Butch Walker, Chris has received rave reviews on his lap-steel techniques. Read the full Guitar Player Magazine review HERE.

 

Ridiculous!! Ridiculous!! is Chris Unck’s second album released on Lower 40 Records.