Josh Rouse

Rouse weds the guitar-rock drive of his debut with the dreamy baroque pop of Home, resulting in a subtly stunning concept album that charts the disintegration of a loving marriage. This guy crafts fantastic singles: "Nothing Gives Me Pleasure," the title track and "Feeling No Pain" would all sound great coming out of radios. Why isn't this guy a huge star?!?!?

Nebraska native Josh Rouse may reside in Nashville and have started his career as a
primarily acoustic artist, but his tastes lean toward the Smiths and the Cure. Those
influences, which have been just under the surface on his previous albums, are combined
with his inherent Americana sensibility on the tuneful Under Cold Blue Stars. The result is a
surprisingly upbeat collection of inviting pop numbers. Fleshed out by horns, pe... More >