Chris Richards

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Chris Richards is a singer-songwriter best known for his critically acclaimed 2004 solo debut 'Mystery Spot'. Showing Richards' knack for spirited indie pop / power pop in the vein of Matthew Sweet and Velvet Crush, Allmusic critic Tim Sendra called the album "packed with great tracks". Richards has also notably headed the indie rock bands The Phenomenal Cats and The Pantookas. Dogbunny Records is proud to present Mystery Spot, the first official solo record by Chris Richards. After fronting power pop bands such as Hippodrome, the Phenomenal Cats and the Pantookas, Richards decided to record the pop record he'd always dreamed of making....that album is called Mystery Spot. Mystery Spot was recorded at the Tempermill Studio in Detroit Michigan with his longtime producer, Dave Feeny (Blanche, Loretta Lynn). Mystery Spot features many musicians from Richards past and present including... Keith Klingensmith (Hippodrome/Phenomenal Cats), Larry Grodsky (Pantookas), Todd Holmes (Hippodrome) and Kenny Quick (Pantookas). Five songs on Mystery Spot feature Richards new line up of Todd Holmes and Larry Grodsky now going under the name of Chris Richards and the Subtractions. Also in 2004, Richards music will be featured in the indie film "Harvest Moon" as well as have a track featured on the power pop tribute to the Who "Who's not Forgotten" released on Face Down Records along side tracks by Pat Dinizio, Guided By Voices and the Lolas. Chris will also have a track on the upcoming c

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Mystery Spot

Pathetic History

Tumblers & Grit

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A Loving Tribute To George Harrison

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Goldenwest

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The Magic Line

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Who's Not Forgotten, FDR's Tribute To The Who

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Wisconsin River

Bedroom Cassette Masters 1980-89 Volume X

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Planet Of The Popboomerang Volume 2

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Who's Not Forgotten: FDR's Tribute To The Who

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