Longtime frontman for The Lucky Strikes, Craig Marshall is now also pursiung a solo career focusing on writing and playing catchy guitar pop. The news is already spreading with an invitaion to showcase at last Spring's International Pop Overthrow in Chicago. His radio friendly cd, 'Popular Crimes' was produced by fellow Austin popster Darin Murphy and features an impressive guest list including Tony Scalzo, Ron Flynt, and Jon Sanchez. "...all down the line the songs continue their parade of strong pop-rock." says the Austin Chronicle. Craig Marshall has just released his first solo record, 'Popular Crimes'. Alt/Pop in style, this effort was produced by Darin Murphy with cast of players including Murphy (on drums), Jon Notarthomas, Tony Scalzo, Jon Sanchez, Ron Flynt, and George Reiff among others. In stores now. PRODUCED BY: DARIN MURPHY MIXED BY: LARS GORANSSON ALL SONGS BY: C. MARSHALL (c) 2001/BMI craigm@io.com www.craigmarshall.net From The Austin Chronicle by Ken Lieck Popular Crimes (Big Ticket) So where's the crime in being popular? Craig Marshall seems to be out to prove there isn't one. Though the longtime local singer describes this album as "alt-pop," there's very little alt and plenty of pop here, starting with the first track, "Desperately." Even without the prominent harmony vocals of Tony Scalzo, the number could pass for a Fastball tune. And so it continues; "Knock Me Down" has a sweet Burt Bacharach feel to it, and all down the line the songs continue their parade of strong pop-rock. Sure, there's a cliché or two, but love songs and such are part of the game, aren't they? Marshall's head crooner for the Lucky Strikes, and thus has no problem fronting these less-demanding songs vocally. He solidifies the effort with an assembly of fine local musicians like Ron Flynt, Darin Murphy, Jon Sanchez, and more. A fine solo debut. Officers, release this man! * * *