Christopher M. Listorti -
[Vox, Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Etc.]
Accompanists & Close Friends:
Jon Morse - [Drums]
Tim Ratchford, of [Oh, My Leaves!] - [Drums]
Jacob Eli Goldman, of [Aeroplane 1929] - [Drums]
Lauren Agnelli, of [The Washington Squares] - [Vox]
Eric M. Lichter - [Guitar & Vox]
Hollis Dunlap - [Guitar]
James AM Downes, of [Haunted Continents]- [Guitar]
W. Jones - [Guitar]
Forrest Harlow - [Auto-harp]
Brennan Brigante - [Bass]
Jacob Eli Goldman - [Bass]
Ned Moore, of [Give Us Wings] - [Cello]
to name a few................
_ Christopher M. Listorti strums and sings refreshingly tongue in cheek, aesthetically pleasing song-writing. Laced with haunting melodies, engaging vocal harmonies, It's for anybody who looking for friendly folk. _
_ When you listen to "Words That Suture Wounded Hearts" His honesty brings you to smile, sinking deep into dark & heavy seas only with an over all positive energy. It's prolific & honest, and made through love. Fans of "Crosby Stills Nash & Young", "Elliott Smith" or "Death Cab For Cutie" will enjoy this new sound. It's an entity of its own. Listen and enjoy your catharsis! _
- Group Effort
_ Christoper M. Listorti, Words that Suture Wounded Hearts (www.chrislistorti.com). On the surface, Listorti comes off as a proficient version of one of those indie-folk guys — an acoustic guitarist/pianist with a pleasant tenor (with a quaver in there) and a batch of songs that match Americana-ish chord progressions to literary lyrics.
_ Going deeper, it's clear that not only is his playing deceptively complex, but his arrangements — which frequently bloom into a full-band sound are about as rooted in a classic pop-rock form as they are in the more contemporary wistful-guy- with-a-guitar idiom.
_ Lyrically, these 12 songs address love, spirituality and life's purpose. There's just enough doubt and bittersweetness to pull them back from the edge of sentimentality. It's a pretty, polished, nuanced effort, and it stands out in an increasingly crowded musical sub genre.
- Brian LaRue
_ I’ve listened to this CD a couple of times, and now I am ready to swim to the surface of the dark wave of keys, strings, harmonies, and blunt lyrics that has washed into my home.
_ The vocals, starting with Listorti’s strong lead and moving on to the mystic, haunting harmonies, are gorgeous. Imagine The Association or the experimental Beach Boys era, except add a sense of foreboding. This is not a cheerful sound. It’s gothic, which gives the first few folk/gospel-sounding ballads a particularly ominous feel. You’ve got a perfect album for folks who find Elliott Smith a little too upbeat.
_ He picks up the pace on “Lifetime of Temporary Relief,” a full-throttle piece of orchestral, mystical rock music that is easily the standout of this collection. He keeps this vibe going into the title track, which even allows some vocally whimsical “ba-ba-ba-ba’s.” Despite the darkness, there is some fun in here.
- Jennifer Layton
Photo by: Liz Palmieri
Christopher M. Listorti _ Shares Stages w/:
Neva Dinova (Saddle Creek Records)
Jake Bellows (Neva Dinova) (Saddle Creek Records)
McCarthy Trenching (Saddle Creek Records)
Pony Up (Dim Mak)
Call It Arson (Kill Normal Records)
Aeroplane1929 (Top Shelf Records)
Titles (Safety Meeting Records)
Arizona (Echo MountainRecords)
Monitor and the Merrimac (Safety Meeting Records)
Quiet Life (Safety Meeting Records)
Paleface (Self-Released)
The Mercy Choir (Dead Language Records)
Jonny Rodgers (Mighty Purple) (Self-Released)
Arms and Legs (Closet Trekkie Records)
Cedars (Self Released)
Lion Of Ido (Pocket Symphonies)
Lauren Agnelli (The Washington Squares) (Bongo Beat)
Dave Rave (Bulls Eye)
Bedsit Poets (Bongo Beat)
My Morning Radio (Save Your Generation Records)
The Highway Beautiful (Self Released)
The Low Anthem (Self Released)
And More.....check these all out for now!
I have a new demo called "Lonesome Traveler" up on my page. When you get a chance, give it a listen and let me know what you think of it. Have a nice day.
hey chris. don't worry about a thing is really beautiful. when i saw the title, i thought maybe it was a cover of that stevie wonder song. it was a stretch. i'm looking forward to getting your lp soon, when i have a spare dollar. hope you're well.
I saw you for a hot second yesterday- you were going into the music lesson place. I went to roll down the window of the car I was in to yell to you, but the child lock was on. By the time I figured it all out, you'd gone inside.
i wonder what ever came of that dude at the practice spot! i havent seen him for days. i guess hes probably just rockin out to some sick ass ozzy somewhere. workin on telepathy and shit hes so cool.
go go dancer? they don't even get naked! i played your cd for my son. he bounced about. he doesn't bounce for just anyone! have you seen the new design?
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Chris, this shit sounds great! You got some real talent and its good to see your using it. wusc 90.5 will eat this record alive, so you shall be rotating. For Thanksgiving I hope to barter a copy off of you, but I'm afraid I don't own a flock of chickens, an oxe bow, two virgins, and a small parcel of land. Keep up the good work man.
CHRIS...there is nothing like this new album youre promotion in boston is TAKEN CARE OF...all the best bro this is truely some of the best songwriting ive heard
Yo man how goes it in CT? Any projects, recordings taking place? I'm in South Carolina for school. Lovin it too. I got a radio spot here at usc n people dig your tunes dude.
that pics pretty sweet everythings goin pretty good im tryin out for my friends band in the next couple weeks i check out that cd its pretty badass its hella mellow
