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The Stonybrook Press - October, 2005 (cd review) - by Nicole L Barry

Rob Falgiano
Things I Used To Know

This 2 CD collection makes me happy in a quiet sort of way that sits around and seriously contemplates busting loose at any given moment.

That said, Rob Falgiano's lyrical majesty has gotten inside my head and taken home. A Buffalo, NY, favorite for years now, this is his fifth independently released CD, which means you and I have been missing some great music for a while now. A unique brand of alternative pop that spans two full length CDs, it's sweet and melodic the whole way through without losing steam. It never ventures into territory you think it shouldn't, nor do you listen to the album and think you can't tell one song from another, because every song is just original and different enough to keep the album a collective whole. He plays with different styles, but they're never center stage, just a complement to the overall song.

Play the CD as you are doing absolutely nothing in your dorm room, bored out of your mind, and his music will be sufficient company. Play it as you're trying to do something constructive, like studying, and it won't try to grab all of your attention.

I found him on MySpace, and the first four tracks of this album are available on his profile, which is excellent, since the four tracks can give you a good idea of what he's all about. "Burning Sun" is a very strong opener. His voice is sweet without being nauseating, and it smacks of the best acoustic material I know of that's out there. Hopefully he'll be kind enough to send out his soon-to-be-released CD to me as well. Cruise out there on the internet highway at http://www.myspace.com/robfalgiano