Rob Garza - Dust Galaxy: C

Music: 7 Vocals: 2 Lyrics: 1 Production: 3
Total: 13 of 25: C

Rob Garza is an artist from another independent band who finally released his first solo album. In it he brought in several guest musicians to create Dust Galaxy.

First, let me say that the rhythm section of this band is excellent. The bass and drums are very tight. In fact, the bass player is the best part of the band. He creates such unorthodox bass lines that are much better than 99% of the music out there. Coupled with an excellent drummer, these two gel perfectly.

Next is the guitarists including Rob. When they add textures and flavors, they further enhance the rhythms. They should just stay away from the occasional riff where they are certainly not that good. But when they build layers and add accents to songs that is truly mesmerizing. And the sitar on a few songs is quite good.

So far we've got some very good music which ranges from psychedelic to pop. On several songs you could drift off and groove. But then it all falls apart...

Rob should never ever sing. Honestly, he doesn't sing. He kind of attempts to melodically speak with his raspy voice. It's terrible. And the lyrics are equally terrible. Rob should immediately find a real singer and redo the album. It could really be fantastic.

Rob's musical vision is special and talented. Unfortunately he ruins it with his terrible lyrics and vocals. Rob, please find a singer and make more albums. Otherwise, stay very far away from his solo work.