Anonymous J Rider - Inside The Shadow No Longer Anonymous

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Review by Mack Smith

Inside The Shadow No Longer Anonymous: A Psychedelic Rock Odyssey You Didn’t Know You Needed Let’s cut to the chase—Inside The Shadow No Longer Anonymous by Anonymous J Rider is one of those albums that sneaks up on you like a cat in socks. Released back in 2000 (yep, Y2K didn’t break everything), this US-born gem rides the line between Pop Rock accessibility and Psychedelic Rock weirdness with all the grace of someone trying not to spill their coffee while dodging pigeons. It’s got enough layers to keep your headphones happy but stays grounded enough so it doesn’t feel like an acid trip gone wrong. First off, let’s talk about who’s behind this sonic shindig. Glenn Weaver, Ron Matelic, and Marsha Rollings share vocal duties, trading lines like they’re swapping stories at a campfire. Glenn pulls double (maybe triple?) duty on guitars and bass, while John Medvescek adds some percussive flair. Producer Jim Spencer keeps things tight, and engineer Greg Pinette makes sure nothing sounds like it was recorded in someone’s shower—though we wouldn’t put it past them given the vibe. Now onto the tracks. With twelve songs on deck, there’s plenty to chew on, but two really stuck out for me: “High Roller” and “Kiss Of Your Soul.” “High Roller” kicks things off with swagger dripping from every note. The guitar riffs are punchy without being overbearing, like a confident friend who knows when to stop talking. And man, those vocals? They hit just the right mix of smooth and raspy, making you want to crank the volume and pretend you're cruising down a desert highway even if you’re stuck in rush hour traffic. This track feels like the life of the party—a little cocky, a lot fun, and impossible to ignore. Then there’s “Kiss Of Your Soul,” which flips the script entirely. If “High Roller” is the loud guy at the bar, this one’s the quiet poet scribbling in the corner. The melody drifts along like smoke curling toward the ceiling, and the harmonies are hauntingly beautiful. I found myself zoning out halfway through, only to snap back thinking, Wait, did they just whisper my name? It’s dreamy, slightly eerie, and sticks with you long after the final chord fades. The rest of the album has its moments too—“Sweet Lilac” brings the chill vibes, “Sunday’s Hero” throws a curveball with its quirky rhythm—but these two tracks grabbed me by the ears and refused to let go. Maybe it’s the way they balance each other out: one brash and bold, the other soft and mysterious. Like peanut butter and jelly, except both are kind of weird flavors you didn’t expect to work together. So here’s the thing: Inside The Shadow No Longer Anonymous isn’t perfect. Some tracks meander a bit too much, and a couple could use a stronger hook. But honestly? That’s part of its charm. It’s like hanging out with an old-school buddy who tells great stories but occasionally loses the thread—you don’t mind because the company’s good. Final thought: Listening to this album made me realize how much music from 2000 feels like it came from another planet now. Was it the millennium hangover? Or maybe everyone was still figuring out what “digital” meant. Either way, Anonymous J Rider dropped something special here—a record that’s equal parts nostalgia trip and head-scratching curiosity. Oh, and if anyone finds Glenn Weaver, tell him I owe him a beer for “High Roller.” Cheers to that.

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Artist: Anonymous J Rider
Album: Inside The Shadow No Longer Anonymous
Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
We Got More
Sweet Lilac
Baby Come Risin
Who's Been Foolin
Up To You
Sunday's Hero
Pike River
Pick Up And Run
Kiss Of Your Soul
One Sided Lover
J. Rider
High Roller

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Catalog Numbers

Aether Archives #0009

Labels

Aether Archives

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation

Credits

RoleCredit
Acoustic GuitarGlenn Weaver, Ron Matelic
BassGlenn Weaver
EngineerGreg Pinette
GuitarGlenn Weaver, Ron Matelic
Mixed ByJim Spencer, Ron Matelic
PercussionJohn Medvescek
ProducerJim Spencer
VocalsGlenn Weaver, Marsha Rollings, Ron Matelic

About Anonymous J Rider

American psychedelic / folk rock band from Indianapolis, Indiana. They changed line-up slightly in 1977, becoming . Anonymous formed primarily from members of Madison Zane, a cover band featuring previous members and , along with bassist and vocalist . Matelic and had been childhood friends before playing together in Sir Winston, and Matelic had performed with Rollings at small get-togethers in the later Sir Winston days. The informal group of musicians jammed together on Sunday afternoons, developing material primarily written by Matelic, until recording a set of songs at 's studio The Music Factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1976. A few hundred copies were pressed up as , with the name "Anonymous" being chosen by Matelic due to the group's unofficial nature. The band played no gigs under the moniker, but they later played some original material at some local venues after becoming J. Rider.

Members

  • Glenn Weaver
  • Ron Matelic
  • John Medvescek
  • Marsha Rollings

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Inside The Shadow No Longer Anonymous* by Anonymous J Rider is a hidden gem from the early 2000s. It blends Pop Rock and Psychedelic Rock in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. What’s cool is how collaborative it was—Glenn Weaver, Ron Matelic, and Marsha Rollings all contributed vocals, while Glenn also played guitar and bass. Fun fact: the track "Sweet Lilac" has this dreamy vibe that fans still rave about. Produced under the label Aether Archives, it’s a piece of US rock history that deserves more ears!