Since spring is now fully in bloom, my priority list is currently being overloaded, and blog updates may fall below AP tests, STAR tests, SAT tests, Sports, League Finals, and other important duties. As a result this may be my last blog post until summer. Since this is the case I would like to raise awareness of many different new albums that have ben recently and are going to be released in the near future.
The first and one of the biggest will be Slash's new album "Apocalyptic Love". This is Slash's first full length album with lead singer Myles Kennedy who also sings in the band Alter Bridge, who I sincerely recommend to any fan of hard rock. Te release of the first single, "You're a Lie" has been received very well by fans. This is shaping up to be one of the biggest rock albums of the year, due to Slash's fame and continued success with younger crowds. One thing is for certain, this album surely won't land quietly.
Another album that should be quite good is Tenacious D's "Rise of the Fenix". However, this band is appealing to a more concentrated group, due to their explicit nature, as well as silliness, and due to mixed feelings towards Jack Black. However, for fans of the theatrical rock band, the first single "Rise of the Fenix" fulfills any Tenacious D cravings. The song is actually really good, and explains the band's resurrection after the hilarious mess that was "The Pick Of Destiny". Although the single starts off slow, fans must give it time because it really kicks in as it goes off on many wonderful musical tangents.
Another interesting release recently was Meat Loafs "Hell in a Handbasket". Although this album has flown mostly under the radar, it was a fine release, especially considering Meat Loaf's age. Of course, for people who were never fans of his rock-opera-esque musical style, the new album won't really appeal. However for those of us who enjoyed his classics, the new album is nothing to cry over, it is an excellently unknown release that should surely be checked in to.
Rush is also preparing to release a new full-length album containing the two already released songs "Caravan" and "BU2B". For those worried, these two songs show that the trio can still unleash some heavy tunes on their album which has been titled "Clockwork Angels". Although they have been around a long time and are a very sophisticated musical band, Rush has remained popular in recent years with their last album "Snakes and Arrows" and with these two tunes, it seems that the new album could be just as good, if not better.
Aerosmith has recorded a new album. Although not much is known, one thing is for certain that they will be releasing a single in the new movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Although I hated the first G.I. Joe movie, a new Aerosmith song being heard for the first time through surround sound, may be enough to get me to see the darn movie. No matter, the new Aerosmith album will be making big news, whether good or bad is yet to be determined.
Lastly, KISS plans to release their new album "Monster" sometime this summer. After their last album turned out to be the most successful album of KISS's almost 40 year career, this new collection of jams looks to be pretty tasty. All that is known thus far is that the new album was done similarly to the last, although the songs that were written are said to have been bigger and heavier, which is the only possible way that their last album could be improved. KISS has yet to chart a #1 album, but who knows, this could be their time.
These are the biggest names of recent releases, but always check your local record store for new releases of good music. The purpose of this blog was to bring the spot light to legendary bands who can still bring their A-Game years past their prime, and to introduce younger generations to music that they might not normally experience. I hope that everyone continues to explore new realms of music and continues to support great artists by purchasing their albums, so that more quality music may be produced. Until next time, keep on Rockin!!!!!!!! \m/
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Night Ranger - Somewhere in California
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The album opens with the rumbling bass and guitar opening of "Growing Up in California". This is a great opening track reminiscent of their earlier hits, with a little keyboard to support the vocals, but the music is predominantly guitar. Jack Blades sounds phenomenal as ever singing on this track, and he hasn't lost a step in aging. The song is really catchy and features some dueling guitar licks, a trademark of Night Ranger. Overall, this song could have ben written back in the 80's, but sounds even better now with the newer, louder, prouder Night Ranger sound.
The second track is the heavier sound "Lay It On Me". The Drums and Bass on this tune are absolutely primal and downright mean. The guitar comes in with a ticked off crunchy riff, and the vocal's sound like Jack Blades is telling everyone to just back of after a long night of exhausting partying. This song may be the weakest track on the album and it is still a good song, definitely not filler material.
The next song "Bye Bye Baby (Not Tonight)" returns to the good time mood that Night Ranger is known for. The song deals with reminiscing of a girl who has long since passed by. The vocals are so addicting, and the harmonization becomes very apparent as another layer of depth to this ever talented band. This song doesn't necessarily stand out as different from most of the songs on the album since it sticks to the formula that works really well for these guys.
"Follow Your Heart" follows with an intro comparable to a Deep Purple-esque Organ fill. When Brad Gillis comes in with his guitar melody, he dazzles the listener with his beautiful runs. This song packs quite a bit of punch, while still having enough melody to be pleasing to any sort of listener. This song is just a lot of fun and sounds really good when cranked up loud.
"Time of Our Lives" is a beautiful piano ballad. Naturally this song will be compared to their previous succesful ballads ("Sister Christian" and "Sentimental Street"), and most will proably favor the classics. However if listened to on it's own this song has a more matured flavor to it, such as a fine wine would, and even though it may not be as catchy as their earlier hits, this song is perhaps more heartfelt.Only complaint is perhaps the feeling of this song would have made a better send off to the album, concluding the disc.
"No Time To Lose Ya" jumps back on the Night Ranger bandwagon, with some bad boy Rock N Roll. This weekend song embodies a party atmosphere and the rush of trying to cram everything into one night. The track is a lot of fun and greatly displays the once again very strong vocals of Jack Blades, an the rest of the band.
"Live For Today" is a little more modern sounding than anything else on the record. This could perhaps be considered the most important track as it combines upbeat music with a great range of passionate emotions. Listeners don't know whether to cry, sing, yell, laugh, or just smile when this song plays, but it is an absolute gem. The intricate and detailed guitar work is spectacular and Gillis has a phenomenally ardent guitar solo. This tune is great for a lover of any kind of music, as it can be universally appreciated.
"It's Not Over" starts out hot and Heavy with big pounding drums and throbbing bass. Soon the dueling guitar intro comes in reminiscent of "You Can Still Rock in America" however by the time the verse starts with the vocals, the band's new found depth outdoes much of their earlier work. Although a slightly more serious song, this tune is still very catchy and pleasing to listen to and sing along to.
"End of the Day" begins with a mysterious and solitary guitar arpeggiated introduction. This intro is very outlaw or desert sounding, in comparison to other songs such as Bon Jovi's "Wanted" or Firehouse's "Reach For The Sky". This song is also a little more serious and darker than most of the album, but the vocal harmonies in the verse are spectacular. The guitar work is very good on this tune, but the bar has been set high by the other songs, so this track is a little more tasteful within the song and not quite so blow-you-out-of-your-seat. Overall, a solid song, even if it doesn't necessarily stand out as memorable.
The tenth song "Rock N' Roll Tonight" is a very fun song just about Rock N' Roll. These men certainly don't sound like they have been around for thirty years here, they sound like a bunch of adolescents trying to make it in the music world. The most exciting part of the song is the pre-chorus when the dueling guitar staccato's blend with references to Rocker's who have influenced the band.
The final track "Say It With Love" just another ballad right? Wrong. This song starts out slow, for about 3 seconds before the guitar and drums just kick your ears in the face. Jack Blades begins with a verse about all the regrets of life that have gone by. Then the chorus hits restoring hope in life and love, with beautiful harmonies and separate but united melodies from the guitar and keyboards. The guitar solo and post-solo break down are great. basically the entire song is just a shout out to the world that no matter what there is always hope and as long as we love one another and we love ourselves, anything is possible.
Overall this album was quite a surprise, even to a dedicated Night Ranger fan. Considering the album got almost no publicity and is virtually unheard of, this is one of the better Rock and Roll albums I have purchased in recent years. This is the best Night Ranger album by far, and it finally captures the true power and essence of this widely under appreciated band. I recommend this CD to absolutely any music lover and this is one of the few albums of late that is non-stop good music from start to finish. This is the definition of a Modern Classic!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Alright, as can be seen in my last two posts, I absolutely love Van Halen!!!!!!! Since I have already done a lot to preview the new album, I will just jump right in and cover all the songs that I have not yet discussed in the previous 2 posts.
The second track of the album is "She's The Woman". This song dates back to an old demo, and was a fan favorite before their debut album. The new version of this song is quite catchy featuring some wah-wah from Eddie, and Wolfgang gets to show off his bass skills for pretty much the first time. Alex holds the beat down well, although this song is not as impressive as some others later in the album. David Lee Roth sounds good when he doesn't try to hard, and the lyrics are fairly friendly to sing along to. To sum up, this is a great radio song and would have made a terrific first single for the band. So far in concert, this has been one of the staples off the new album.
The third song is "You and Your Blues". This song reminds me of a later Sammy Hagar track, although the guitar is a little crunchier. This song is not bad, although in perspective it comes off a little bland. It comes off as a mixture of every Van Halen style to date, which is like mixing every color of paint together and coming up with brown. This is harsh though, because the song manages fine and would have also been a decent single as the back-up melodies were quite catchy, and it has other moments of classic Van Halen bliss. The only real down side is during the chorus when David Lee Roth reaches for notes outside of his vocal range. This is one of the few songs that does not date back to any known demo.
The next track is the burning "China Town". Alex Van Halen is a monster and this song is a testament to that. The entire 3:15 minutes is spent with pounding double bass drums and ridiculous fills. The part of the song that works the best though is the chorus in which Wolfgang drops up and down with slides on the bass and Eddie comes in with some wah-wah guitar melodies. David Lee Roth's lyrics describe the struggle of life in the big city and the violent atmosphere. The first line "Headless body in a topless bar"pretty much sums the song up. This is another song that the band has been playing live, surprising since it features absolutely mind-blowing musicianship from all three Van Halen's.
The sixth track "Bullethead" dates back to an old demo. This song reminds fans of classic hard-hitting tracks such as "I'm The One" and "Atomic Punk". Although brief, this song grabs the listener by the shirt collar and doesn't let go until they have wet their pants! A great track for the fans of the heavier side of Van Halen with screaming guitars, lightning drums, throbbing bass, and wailing vocals.
The seventh track "As Is" is probably the best track on the entire album. The beginning is very reminiscent of "Everybody Wants Some!!" off Women and Children First. The main guitar riff was first heard on an episode of the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men about two years ago when Eddie Van Halen made a cameo. As fun as it was to see Eddie on TV, fans couldn't quite comprehend the magnitude of this song until experiencing it with the entire band. There is simply nothing wrong with this song, and it does not sound like a bunch of sixty year olds hobbling around, this song could arguably go head to head with any of the young musicians recording today.
Following that is the experimental, but intriguing "Honeybabysweetiedoll". This song begins with radio frequencies fading in and out before rumbling bass lines and squealing guitars slowly flood the airwaves. Although this song is very dark and out there, it is very entertaining and hard core fans as well as guitar enthusiasts will find it enjoyable. The drums are quite primal and are a lot of fun to crank up extremely loud. Typical tongue in cheek lyric work by David Lee Roth, but actually can be one of the catchier songs on the album after a few listens. This is the first time Eddie Van Halen has every used a Whammy pedal in his effects and it provides some very interesting sounds. Some believe this to be a remake of the old demo titled "Act Like It Hurts" the comparison is a bit of a stretch, but is entirely plausible as the band could have easily changed the song up quite a bit.
A lot of classic rock fans are enjoying "The Trouble With Never" a classic funk filled gem. This song features a ton of wah-wah from Eddie, which is not expected based on his history, however it works out very nicely. The guitar playing is very reminiscent and probably an homage to one of Ed's favorite guitar players Jimi Hendrix. The vocals truly keep this song in check as David Lee Roth doesn't try to hit anything out of his range and the back up's are spot on. The lyrics are also quite intriguing and kind of make the listener think a bit.
"Outta Space" the tenth song on the album is a reworked version of "Let's Get Rockin'" a fan favorite. The song was so great to begin with that there was not anything that need to be changed, and the only thing that was was the lyrics. David Lee Roth's new melodies are not bad, although the originals were probably a little better. Also the space theme does not really fit with Van Halen's usual schtick, they are typically a "party time lets get the girls and the party started" band, and the fictional space theme seems a little out of place. Although this song is still a big hit, especially the guitar solo and the way it wraps up. This song would have made a decent single, a little on the heavy side, but not enough to bother the masses.
The twelfth song is the tune "Big River". This is a new version of the classic "Big Trouble", similar to "Outta Space" the only thing changed was the lyrics. This song is pretty much old school Van Halen, catchy guitar chords, with a nice little vocal melody shifting to a great chorus hook. This song is sure to please a wide range of fans as just an all around solid track. Definitely nothing to complain about here.
The last song on the album is "Beats Workin'". This is a reworked version of "Put Out the Lights" an old Van Halen demo (my personal favorite). This time around with a new intro and breakdown which are improvements on the song, but there are also new lyrics and melodies which are difficult to adjust to when you know the old version so well. However the music is much better this time around, big fat guitar, with that "easy going good time" melody that everybody loves. And of course don't forget the COWBELL!!!!! All in all this is a runner up for best track on the album and it is nice and long to draw out the bitter sweet ending of the new Van Halen album.
Well, for all we know it could be another 28 years before the boys, well... experienced rockers, put out another album, but this one was sure worth the wait. Unfortunately in today's music scene, the album was beat out for the number one spot on the billboards, but for a band that made it big in the 70's, to have an album debut at number two 30 years later is very impressive, and deservedly so.
The second track of the album is "She's The Woman". This song dates back to an old demo, and was a fan favorite before their debut album. The new version of this song is quite catchy featuring some wah-wah from Eddie, and Wolfgang gets to show off his bass skills for pretty much the first time. Alex holds the beat down well, although this song is not as impressive as some others later in the album. David Lee Roth sounds good when he doesn't try to hard, and the lyrics are fairly friendly to sing along to. To sum up, this is a great radio song and would have made a terrific first single for the band. So far in concert, this has been one of the staples off the new album.
The third song is "You and Your Blues". This song reminds me of a later Sammy Hagar track, although the guitar is a little crunchier. This song is not bad, although in perspective it comes off a little bland. It comes off as a mixture of every Van Halen style to date, which is like mixing every color of paint together and coming up with brown. This is harsh though, because the song manages fine and would have also been a decent single as the back-up melodies were quite catchy, and it has other moments of classic Van Halen bliss. The only real down side is during the chorus when David Lee Roth reaches for notes outside of his vocal range. This is one of the few songs that does not date back to any known demo.
The next track is the burning "China Town". Alex Van Halen is a monster and this song is a testament to that. The entire 3:15 minutes is spent with pounding double bass drums and ridiculous fills. The part of the song that works the best though is the chorus in which Wolfgang drops up and down with slides on the bass and Eddie comes in with some wah-wah guitar melodies. David Lee Roth's lyrics describe the struggle of life in the big city and the violent atmosphere. The first line "Headless body in a topless bar"pretty much sums the song up. This is another song that the band has been playing live, surprising since it features absolutely mind-blowing musicianship from all three Van Halen's.
The sixth track "Bullethead" dates back to an old demo. This song reminds fans of classic hard-hitting tracks such as "I'm The One" and "Atomic Punk". Although brief, this song grabs the listener by the shirt collar and doesn't let go until they have wet their pants! A great track for the fans of the heavier side of Van Halen with screaming guitars, lightning drums, throbbing bass, and wailing vocals.
The seventh track "As Is" is probably the best track on the entire album. The beginning is very reminiscent of "Everybody Wants Some!!" off Women and Children First. The main guitar riff was first heard on an episode of the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men about two years ago when Eddie Van Halen made a cameo. As fun as it was to see Eddie on TV, fans couldn't quite comprehend the magnitude of this song until experiencing it with the entire band. There is simply nothing wrong with this song, and it does not sound like a bunch of sixty year olds hobbling around, this song could arguably go head to head with any of the young musicians recording today.
Following that is the experimental, but intriguing "Honeybabysweetiedoll". This song begins with radio frequencies fading in and out before rumbling bass lines and squealing guitars slowly flood the airwaves. Although this song is very dark and out there, it is very entertaining and hard core fans as well as guitar enthusiasts will find it enjoyable. The drums are quite primal and are a lot of fun to crank up extremely loud. Typical tongue in cheek lyric work by David Lee Roth, but actually can be one of the catchier songs on the album after a few listens. This is the first time Eddie Van Halen has every used a Whammy pedal in his effects and it provides some very interesting sounds. Some believe this to be a remake of the old demo titled "Act Like It Hurts" the comparison is a bit of a stretch, but is entirely plausible as the band could have easily changed the song up quite a bit.
A lot of classic rock fans are enjoying "The Trouble With Never" a classic funk filled gem. This song features a ton of wah-wah from Eddie, which is not expected based on his history, however it works out very nicely. The guitar playing is very reminiscent and probably an homage to one of Ed's favorite guitar players Jimi Hendrix. The vocals truly keep this song in check as David Lee Roth doesn't try to hit anything out of his range and the back up's are spot on. The lyrics are also quite intriguing and kind of make the listener think a bit.
"Outta Space" the tenth song on the album is a reworked version of "Let's Get Rockin'" a fan favorite. The song was so great to begin with that there was not anything that need to be changed, and the only thing that was was the lyrics. David Lee Roth's new melodies are not bad, although the originals were probably a little better. Also the space theme does not really fit with Van Halen's usual schtick, they are typically a "party time lets get the girls and the party started" band, and the fictional space theme seems a little out of place. Although this song is still a big hit, especially the guitar solo and the way it wraps up. This song would have made a decent single, a little on the heavy side, but not enough to bother the masses.
The twelfth song is the tune "Big River". This is a new version of the classic "Big Trouble", similar to "Outta Space" the only thing changed was the lyrics. This song is pretty much old school Van Halen, catchy guitar chords, with a nice little vocal melody shifting to a great chorus hook. This song is sure to please a wide range of fans as just an all around solid track. Definitely nothing to complain about here.
The last song on the album is "Beats Workin'". This is a reworked version of "Put Out the Lights" an old Van Halen demo (my personal favorite). This time around with a new intro and breakdown which are improvements on the song, but there are also new lyrics and melodies which are difficult to adjust to when you know the old version so well. However the music is much better this time around, big fat guitar, with that "easy going good time" melody that everybody loves. And of course don't forget the COWBELL!!!!! All in all this is a runner up for best track on the album and it is nice and long to draw out the bitter sweet ending of the new Van Halen album.
Well, for all we know it could be another 28 years before the boys, well... experienced rockers, put out another album, but this one was sure worth the wait. Unfortunately in today's music scene, the album was beat out for the number one spot on the billboards, but for a band that made it big in the 70's, to have an album debut at number two 30 years later is very impressive, and deservedly so.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
A Different Kind of Post!
This week was a landmark week, with Tuesday marking the release of Van Halen's first album with David Lee Roth in 28 years. Unfortunately since the album is so fresh, I need another few days to digest the 13 explosive tracks on the album before discussing them in a post. With that said, I will preview the album right here and now so that next week I can get straight down to business.
Van Halen was a wildly influential band, and as can be seen in the previous post, has a wildly tumultous history. For this post I will simply explain the bands history with original singer David Lee Roth, as this album seems to pick up where the band left of 28 years ago. Their first (and widely regarded as their best) album was Van Halen in 1978. This album was so important because it not only contained some of the wildest and most unorthodox noises and melodies from guitarist Eddie Van Halen ( see On Fire, Eruption, Atomic Punk, I'm the one) but it also included catchy melodic tunes (see Feel Your Love Tonight, You Really Got Me, Runnin' with the Devil, and Jamie's Cryin'). This album is widely credited for changing the ground work for guitar players everywhere, but found success by being friendly to listeners who weren't so musically inclined.
The next album Van Halen II was written in about a week. Part of this was due to the fact that some of the songs were songs that the band had written before their debut album. This is noteworthy because their is large controversy over the band's use of other unreleased material on their newest album. Van Halen II follows much of the same pattern of the first album and was recorded within a year of their debut.
The third album Women and Children First, is yet another landmark album, yielding many hits. This album though was a little darker and more experimental than the first two, although on virtually any given Van Halen album there is atleast one track that can be considered quite unique. The opening song "And the Cradle Will Rock..." is the first official Van Halen song to feature Eddie Van Halen on the piano although it is disguised to sound like a guitar. Most of the music on this album does not seem to hail from older material, but it is impossible to know for sure. For those who aren't a fan of typical Van Halen music, the final two tracks (Could This Be Magic?, and In a Simple Rhyme) are two of my favorite tracks, even though their styles contradict most other Van Halen work.
In 1981, Fair Warning hit. This album is cherished by many fans as their best, and possibly darkest album. The guitar playing on this album is fierce, although their are a few songs (Push comes to shove, Sunday Afternoon in the park, and One foot out the door) that contain very little if any guitar. However, between those songs are some great grooves and insane guitar licks.
Diver Down is a heavily underrated album by Van Halen fans. It is loathed mostly because it contains 5 cover songs, and three instrumentals in 12 tracks. However songs such as Little Guitars, Cathedral, The Full Bug and Hang 'em High make this an essential album for any guitar player or Van Halen lover. It is important to note that Hang 'em High was a reworked version of the unreleased song titled Last Night.
Then cam 1984. This album was a major success for Van Halen both commercially and critically. This album contained the popular hit songs that are still famous to this day. This album also marks the beginning of Eddie Van Halen's exploration into the realm of keyboards. While this album is good, it is not my favorite as most of the album can be heard on the radio and it is quite short. House of pain can be traced back to old pre 1978 demos.
Next week I wil review the new album and include some exciting videos of the new songs and their older counterparts. Also coming soon are new albums from bands such as Aerosmith, Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen, Slash and many more, so be prepared for a huge year!
Van Halen was a wildly influential band, and as can be seen in the previous post, has a wildly tumultous history. For this post I will simply explain the bands history with original singer David Lee Roth, as this album seems to pick up where the band left of 28 years ago. Their first (and widely regarded as their best) album was Van Halen in 1978. This album was so important because it not only contained some of the wildest and most unorthodox noises and melodies from guitarist Eddie Van Halen ( see On Fire, Eruption, Atomic Punk, I'm the one) but it also included catchy melodic tunes (see Feel Your Love Tonight, You Really Got Me, Runnin' with the Devil, and Jamie's Cryin'). This album is widely credited for changing the ground work for guitar players everywhere, but found success by being friendly to listeners who weren't so musically inclined.
The next album Van Halen II was written in about a week. Part of this was due to the fact that some of the songs were songs that the band had written before their debut album. This is noteworthy because their is large controversy over the band's use of other unreleased material on their newest album. Van Halen II follows much of the same pattern of the first album and was recorded within a year of their debut.
The third album Women and Children First, is yet another landmark album, yielding many hits. This album though was a little darker and more experimental than the first two, although on virtually any given Van Halen album there is atleast one track that can be considered quite unique. The opening song "And the Cradle Will Rock..." is the first official Van Halen song to feature Eddie Van Halen on the piano although it is disguised to sound like a guitar. Most of the music on this album does not seem to hail from older material, but it is impossible to know for sure. For those who aren't a fan of typical Van Halen music, the final two tracks (Could This Be Magic?, and In a Simple Rhyme) are two of my favorite tracks, even though their styles contradict most other Van Halen work.
In 1981, Fair Warning hit. This album is cherished by many fans as their best, and possibly darkest album. The guitar playing on this album is fierce, although their are a few songs (Push comes to shove, Sunday Afternoon in the park, and One foot out the door) that contain very little if any guitar. However, between those songs are some great grooves and insane guitar licks.
Diver Down is a heavily underrated album by Van Halen fans. It is loathed mostly because it contains 5 cover songs, and three instrumentals in 12 tracks. However songs such as Little Guitars, Cathedral, The Full Bug and Hang 'em High make this an essential album for any guitar player or Van Halen lover. It is important to note that Hang 'em High was a reworked version of the unreleased song titled Last Night.
Then cam 1984. This album was a major success for Van Halen both commercially and critically. This album contained the popular hit songs that are still famous to this day. This album also marks the beginning of Eddie Van Halen's exploration into the realm of keyboards. While this album is good, it is not my favorite as most of the album can be heard on the radio and it is quite short. House of pain can be traced back to old pre 1978 demos.
Next week I wil review the new album and include some exciting videos of the new songs and their older counterparts. Also coming soon are new albums from bands such as Aerosmith, Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen, Slash and many more, so be prepared for a huge year!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Prepare for the Mighty Van Halen!!
Van Halen has been rocking the world since the 1978 with the release of their eponymous debut album. Since then they have gone through immense success as well as extreme turmoil. The height of the bands success came in 1984 as their run of immensely successful albums with original lead singer came to a close and the band seemed to split up. They seemed to have found an adequate replacement when they hit the scene again in 1985 with front man Sammy Hagar leading the band. Slowly but surely the bands popularity declined, possibly due to the changing times, although most blamed it on Sammy Hagar. In 1996 the band once again broke up leaving the three members alone without a singer. For three years, one album (that most view as a failure), and a lot of touring, the band attempted to fill the front man role with Gary Cherone, previously of Extreme. Unfortunately, this was not a good match for either parties involved, and they parted ways. Now after 28 years the band is ready to release a new album with original lead singer David Lee Roth.
The new album, entitled A Different Kind of Truth, is a landmark in the band in so many ways. First off, as stated above the album is the first in 28 years to feature lead singer David Lee Roth. Also note-worthy is that it is the first album to feature Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, behind the bass due to irreconcilable. I can say first hand that I have seen Wolfgang perform live on the 2007-2008 David Lee Roth reunion tour, and he is fantastic. As a bass player Van Halen alumni Michael Anthony was not known for his playing, he was known for his high pitched back-up vocals. Well as far as musicianship I have to say that Wolfgang surmounts Anthony tenfold, and when I saw the band live the back-up vocals harmonization (which the band is somewhat known for) were absolutely phenomenal.
Also recently released was an acoustic recording of the band's classic Kinks cover "You Really Got Me". In this live "stripped" there is now way to artificially replace the back up vocals which were definitely up to the high standard that has been set! If even mildly interested I would check this video out to silence any of the nay sayers.
The next goody that has been released by the band to date is the lead single and music video "Tattoo". Upon first listen this song has caught many listeners off guard. After all this time people really didn't know exactly what to expect. Personally I was not exactly in love with the song the first time i heard it, however, each time I listen to it I enjoy it more and more. The vocals are not bad, but after the years David Lee Roth is simply not able to scream and yell like he used to, some listeners may have trouble adjusting and accepting this. The drums are not too fancy or up front, but they are solid and much less cheesy than the drum pads Alex used during the 80's. The bass is not as up front as some of us might have hoped, but there is certainly nothing to complain about. Lastly, Eddie van Halen sounds fantastic on the guitar, nice crunchy guitar tone and he really gets to let loose on the solo. There has been some controversy about this song and the fact that the music is a reworked version of their old club (and never before released) song titled "Down in Flames". In regards to that, many, many, many songs that Van Halen has released over their entire career have been based off of old songs from the surplus that they had written prior to their first album. Personally I think it is great that they are trying to capture the spirit and music that they used to have when they were young, the songs so far have a youthful energy which is excellent considering the dark and tumultuous relationships experienced by the band in recent years.
The third and final sample available thus far is my personal favorite "Stay Frosty". This is a blues oriented rocker with similar musical formula to Van Halen classics "Take Your Whisky Home" and "Full Bug" and most of all "Ice Cream Man". In fact many fans are calling the song "Ice Cream Man Part 2". The song begins with excellent acoustic guitar and Dave's good if not a little too speedy lyrics. Towards the end of the sample is when the treasure chest opens and the band floods in and unleashes this unrelenting battle ground of noise that could only be created by three men, nay three gods, with the name Van Halen!
Until February 7th this is what I have to offer the hungry Van Halen loving masses. Enjoy, and Stay Frosty!
The next song to have been released is the track "Blood and Fire". This is another rework of an unreleased tune, this one from 1984 titled "Ripley". This song is very pop oreinted with a classic mainstream Van Halen vibe such as a "Little Guitars" or "Dance the Night Away" happy light-hearted feeling. The guitar tone is very reminiscent of more recent Van Halen work (in the last 15 years) and is very clean as opposed to the crunchy dirty "brown sound" Ed was said to have in the "classic era". The vocals aren't bad from Dave, although some listeners may have been expecting something heavier from a tune titled "Blood and Fire". The bass is lively in the sample so far from this song, although what I know from Wolfgang is that he has a lot more talent to be expressed later on. Alex sounds so classic retro Van Halen on the drums this time, really takes fans back to the good old days.
The third and final sample available thus far is my personal favorite "Stay Frosty". This is a blues oriented rocker with similar musical formula to Van Halen classics "Take Your Whisky Home" and "Full Bug" and most of all "Ice Cream Man". In fact many fans are calling the song "Ice Cream Man Part 2". The song begins with excellent acoustic guitar and Dave's good if not a little too speedy lyrics. Towards the end of the sample is when the treasure chest opens and the band floods in and unleashes this unrelenting battle ground of noise that could only be created by three men, nay three gods, with the name Van Halen!
Until February 7th this is what I have to offer the hungry Van Halen loving masses. Enjoy, and Stay Frosty!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Great Escape Artist - Jane's Addiction
Formed in 1985 Los Angeles, Jane's Addiction was a pivotal band in the turning point of the 1990's music scene. At a time when music was ruled by "Hair Metal" bands such as Poison, Mötley Crüe, Ratt etc. this type of music peaked around 1989 and when the 90's hit Hair Metal had become so big and so rampant that it imploded and out of this came such bands as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Jane's Addiction. Their first album the eponymous Jane's Addiction was a live recording at the Roxy Nightclub, in attempt to capture the underground energy that they were known for. It wasn't until their second album Nothing's Shocking, released on a major record label, that the band garnered the respect that they deserved. The band encountered quite a bit of success with this album and continued with the same formula on their next album titled Ritual de lo Habitual. This was perhaps their most successful album to this day, but after it's release and subsequent tour, the band broke up and went off to experiment with many solo projects, as well as guitarist Dave Navarro joining the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a while. Later on the band reconciled and toured successfully. Following the reunion tour, the band entered the studio in 2001 with renowned produced Bob Ezrin(Alice Cooper, Kiss). The outcome was the album Strays, which while not reaching the levels of it's predecessors was a very underrated album. It is understandable that after a decade the popular music scene had changed and Jane's Addiction wasn't quite what the masses were interested in. However Strays is still a very good listen for anyone who appreciates the band. Finally, after a few tour and substitute bass players including Duff McKagen (Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver) Jane's Addiction has delivered their fourth major label album The Great Escape Artist. This album was recorded with the original band members with the exception of Chris Chaney behind the bass.
The first song on the album is "Underground". This is a good song to open the album with as it starts with typical vocals standing alone before the pounding bass riff hits the listeners hard. Navarro's playing on this song consists of a heavy use of guitar effects giving the song a very spacey and bold essence. Overall the song has a great groove lead by the slow but firm bass riff that ties the song together.
The second track "End to the Lies" is a very good follow up track. This song is lead by lead singer Farrell's aggressively infectious vocals. Perry Farrell has hardly sung this well since songs like "Mountain Song" off Nothing's Shocking. at the end of the first chorus Navarro has a very cool guitar interlude where he really expresses the frustration that can be felt throughout the lyrics and vocals of the song. This song, while dark, is a very good song to capture that specific "done with it" attitude that we all experience from time to time.
By the time the third track, "Curiosity Kills", comes on the audience thinks they are adjusting to the obscurity of Jane's Addiction; they realize that they are wrong. This song is very beautiful in it's own sort of way, as it is quite psychedelic and features keyboards and important backing vocals. Towards the end of the song it hits a very cool breakdown of bass followed by piano, then drums, then Farrell's lone voice. The song then picks up and finishes off with Navarro detailing with interesting guitar melodies.
The fourth track "Irresistible Force" was the lead single off the new album. I will admit that at first I was not completely thrilled with it as the single, but after listening to the song in the context of the album, it has grown on me greatly. The song starts again with a very entertaining bass riff accompanied by shuffling tom drum rhythms. Perry starts out practically talking into the microphone, but as the song builds the vocals build up along with it. The one thing this song lacks is guitar as Dave Navarro's tracks are very subtle up until the guitar solo at the end.
The fifth track "I'll Hit You Back" picks up as the album seemed to be slowing down. The song opens with the bass and drums in a very modern but tasty groove, soon Farrell joins in and the audience sinks in. After the first verse Navarro finally kicks it up with some distorted electric guitar building it up and leading into a very pleasing guitar melody. This song seems to have a very typical modern sound, but fans of Jane's Addiction can find peace in the aggression and life that can be found in the band's classic albums.
The sixth track "Twisted Tales" is exactly as it sounds. The song opens with bass melody, drums, and guitar arpeggios. When the vocals come in, Farrell is using effects to lead the audience into another psychedelic and offbeat sort of song. This song is not bad, it just does not contain any of the greatness to make it memorable.
"Ultimate Reason" is the seventh song on the album, and it provides a refreshing change to the formula of the first half of the album. The song starts with only bass and guitar drawing the listener in to be impacted by Farrell's voice. What makes this song so successful is that the drums don't come in until the second verse and the song picks up and Navarro's track comes out more.
The ninth song "Broken People" follows the same formula as the last track. The exception to this song is the keyboards combined with Perry Farrell's voice that truly make this ballad great. Everyone has experienced that e=feeling that they are broken inside and this song, this band for that matter is excellent at capturing that feeling. This is an example of Jane's Addiction doing what they do very best.
The final track "Words Right Out Of My Mouth" finally reaches the peak of energy that the rest of the album is lacking. Dave Navarro finally gets to play a funky riff of obscure chords that in my personal opinion is where he excels in this band. The bass although typical rock line, is very fun and keeps the steady energy of the song. The break down in the middle brings in some acoustic guitars which sound really cool, before picking up into a decent guitar solo. Throughout the whole song Farrell does a good job of not being overzealous and grinding(which his voice does from time to time), but rather complementing the already supreme music.
Jane's Addiction is definitely not a typical rock band, and anyone interested in that kind of music needs to look elsewhere. However, this band is like a fine exotic dish, that once in a while is a great taste to the musical palette. The one thing this particular album lacks is a really funky jam such as previous hits "Been Caught Stealing" "Wrong Girl" or "Idiots Rule". This album has some very deep and dark secrets that are truly written from the sound
The first song on the album is "Underground". This is a good song to open the album with as it starts with typical vocals standing alone before the pounding bass riff hits the listeners hard. Navarro's playing on this song consists of a heavy use of guitar effects giving the song a very spacey and bold essence. Overall the song has a great groove lead by the slow but firm bass riff that ties the song together.
The second track "End to the Lies" is a very good follow up track. This song is lead by lead singer Farrell's aggressively infectious vocals. Perry Farrell has hardly sung this well since songs like "Mountain Song" off Nothing's Shocking. at the end of the first chorus Navarro has a very cool guitar interlude where he really expresses the frustration that can be felt throughout the lyrics and vocals of the song. This song, while dark, is a very good song to capture that specific "done with it" attitude that we all experience from time to time.
By the time the third track, "Curiosity Kills", comes on the audience thinks they are adjusting to the obscurity of Jane's Addiction; they realize that they are wrong. This song is very beautiful in it's own sort of way, as it is quite psychedelic and features keyboards and important backing vocals. Towards the end of the song it hits a very cool breakdown of bass followed by piano, then drums, then Farrell's lone voice. The song then picks up and finishes off with Navarro detailing with interesting guitar melodies.
The fourth track "Irresistible Force" was the lead single off the new album. I will admit that at first I was not completely thrilled with it as the single, but after listening to the song in the context of the album, it has grown on me greatly. The song starts again with a very entertaining bass riff accompanied by shuffling tom drum rhythms. Perry starts out practically talking into the microphone, but as the song builds the vocals build up along with it. The one thing this song lacks is guitar as Dave Navarro's tracks are very subtle up until the guitar solo at the end.
The fifth track "I'll Hit You Back" picks up as the album seemed to be slowing down. The song opens with the bass and drums in a very modern but tasty groove, soon Farrell joins in and the audience sinks in. After the first verse Navarro finally kicks it up with some distorted electric guitar building it up and leading into a very pleasing guitar melody. This song seems to have a very typical modern sound, but fans of Jane's Addiction can find peace in the aggression and life that can be found in the band's classic albums.
The sixth track "Twisted Tales" is exactly as it sounds. The song opens with bass melody, drums, and guitar arpeggios. When the vocals come in, Farrell is using effects to lead the audience into another psychedelic and offbeat sort of song. This song is not bad, it just does not contain any of the greatness to make it memorable.
"Ultimate Reason" is the seventh song on the album, and it provides a refreshing change to the formula of the first half of the album. The song starts with only bass and guitar drawing the listener in to be impacted by Farrell's voice. What makes this song so successful is that the drums don't come in until the second verse and the song picks up and Navarro's track comes out more.
The ninth song "Broken People" follows the same formula as the last track. The exception to this song is the keyboards combined with Perry Farrell's voice that truly make this ballad great. Everyone has experienced that e=feeling that they are broken inside and this song, this band for that matter is excellent at capturing that feeling. This is an example of Jane's Addiction doing what they do very best.
The final track "Words Right Out Of My Mouth" finally reaches the peak of energy that the rest of the album is lacking. Dave Navarro finally gets to play a funky riff of obscure chords that in my personal opinion is where he excels in this band. The bass although typical rock line, is very fun and keeps the steady energy of the song. The break down in the middle brings in some acoustic guitars which sound really cool, before picking up into a decent guitar solo. Throughout the whole song Farrell does a good job of not being overzealous and grinding(which his voice does from time to time), but rather complementing the already supreme music.
Jane's Addiction is definitely not a typical rock band, and anyone interested in that kind of music needs to look elsewhere. However, this band is like a fine exotic dish, that once in a while is a great taste to the musical palette. The one thing this particular album lacks is a really funky jam such as previous hits "Been Caught Stealing" "Wrong Girl" or "Idiots Rule". This album has some very deep and dark secrets that are truly written from the sound
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Chickenfoot III - Chickenfoot
Chickenfoot is a supergroup composed of guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, the Red Hot Chili Pepper's drummer Chad Smith, and Forme Van Halen members Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar (also a very succesful solo artist). As an avid music fan I am very familiar with most of their pre-Chickenfoot music and they are all excellent musicians. However, Chickenfoot is a fairly recent endeavor having only one album (released in 2009) prior to this one. Their first album was very much a hit, and was a great success for the band, and thus lead them into their latest release, the second album titled Chickenfoot III.
This album opens with the track "Last Temptation". This songis a fun one that the band truly lets loose on, which is their specialty being that they are made up of such supreme members. Unfortunately with the first song comes my first complaint on the album: J. Satch's guitar tone. I love Satriani and have never heard him have this type of issue, but somewhere along the line, his tone got muddied up. I can not tell whether this problem stems from the producers or engineers of the album or whether Joe was messing around with different sounds and equipment, but for most of the album the sound sounds like its coming through a wall of cardboard. It is such a shame because musically the guitar playing is well done, but the sound is very weak. None the less this is a very fun tune to start the album on, especially compared to some of the darker material on the first album.
The second track "Alright, Alright" is another succesful track that gives homage to truly classic rock bands such as the Rolling Stones. This is a little different style for Chickenfoot as a band, but each member holds his own and does justice to such a classic sort of sound. The solo section is a little bit of a departure from the rest of the song as Satriani lets loose, and the break down is quite different as well, but the song returns to form and wraps up succesfully.
The third track "Different Devil" is perhaps the deepest and best song on the entire album. The song begins with and acoustic guitar strumming, glittered with electrick guitar chords. The sound of the acoustics is a refreshing change for Chickenfoot who remained electric throughout the first album other than the bonus track. This adds another layer of depth and dimension to the band. Hagar sings his heart out and really comes through on this track, really pulling in the audience.
The fourth song "Up Next" is a fairly solid track. This is where Chickenfoot begins to falter (similarly to Last Temptation) this song has very exciting punding music, but is more fit for serious hard core rock. This is alright, but Hagar wants to have a lot of fun with the lyrics which doesn't add up with the tone of the song. The melody and music backing Hagars voice takes on a very serious and heavy tone while his lyrics are just kinda for fun. This doesn't harm the song horrible, it is ust a reocurring element in Chickenfoot's music.
The fifth song "Lighten Up" is a similar song to "Up Next". It certainly delivers with the pounding rhythm section and excellent fills by Satriani, clearly demonstrating his Van Halen influence. How ever teh vocals feel just a tad bit off, not catastrophic, but enough to feel slightly out of place. This is perhaps the best demonstration of Joe Satriani's guitar skills on the album as he rips through a blinding solo. Overally this song is fun and really gets the audience pretty pumped.
The next song is titled "Come Closer". This song deals with many heavy societal issues, and is a much deeper song than most of those on the begining of the album. While Sammy Hagar does a good job singing on this song, it just doesn't pick up or have enough to draw the audience until the beautifully crafted guitar solo in the middle. In fact in that solo Satriani works his magic giving the solo a sound similar to an organ, this gives the song a sort of gospel feel. This song is just so-so overall, in my opinion it is a little too melancholy.
Perhaps the most experimental song to date for Chickenfoot is "Three and A Half Letters". This song consists of Sammy Hagar reading letters from his fans asking for finanncial help during this recession. The chorus is just Hagar wailing "I Need a Job" over heavy rock music. While I respect the effort and attempt behind this song, it almost hurts that the music and singing is so unpleasant. If instead of simply reading the letters, Hagar had sung them a wider audience would appreciate the song. This song is very raw and real, pressing down the real world problems unto it's audience. The other problem I have with the song lies within its music video which, while showing the unemployed army veteran, shows an actor portraying him sitting on the couch playing videos and looking helpless and useless. It is note worthy that Chickenfoot has since used this song a lot to promote many charities and funds to help those in need.
The lead single, and eighth song off the album is "Big Foot". This song returns to the silly party attitude that Hagar and Chickenfoot are used to. As good as this song is, I would say that it probably doesnt trump "Lighten Up" "Up Next" "Last Temptation" or even "Alright, Alright" for the lead single spot. The main problem with this song is that the main guitar riff isn't that fun. Once the song gets into the verse, and the chorus it picks up and is much better, but the opeining and main guitar part is a little bit annoying.
"Dubai Blues" the ninth track off the album is a great groovy jam by Satriani, Smith, and Anthony. The music laid down by this song is just so that as long as Hagar doesn't try to dominate it or do anything radical there is no way to ruin it. The shuffle of the drums ad the subtle but smooth guitar just makes the listener want to move and join in the song. This is the kind of music that Chickenfoot should try to stick to; it sound like the kind of song that happens when a guitar, bass, and drums just get together and spontaneously create something, with some singing joining in to give the audience something to sing along to. Hands down this is the most fun song on the album.
The tenth track "Something Gone Wrong" is a decent track. While it is more interesting than "Come Closer" it is a slow song focused around mostly acoustic guitar. This acoustic sound once again works well for the band, however this time it carries a rather Eastern tone to the music. The lyrical material for this song deals with the injustice and hardship experienced in the world. Once again Hagar is attempting to reach higer ground with a deeper and more spiritual approach, but it isn't overly succesful. Audiences can enjoy a beautiful song, but they aren't going to ind enlightenment beneath this ones lyrics.
The final song is the hidden track titled "No Change". While Hagar once again tries to be prolific in this song he comes off as a ranting raving songwriter yelling at "the man". Apparently we have all been "lied to" and cheated by our government/society/etc. I do not wish to turn this blog into a political discussion group, so the main point is that this song is too serious to be fun. The music is bland and at some points grating, even though the musicians are obviously talented. Musically, the band just needs to stick to having fun and jamming rather than overthinking what they are gonna play.
Overall this album is very much up and down. There are some really good songs and some not so good songs, and virtually each one of them different. Chickenfoot is still a young band, experimenting and deciding what works and what doesn't work for them. Personally one thing I would be interested to hear from them is a cover song seeing as they all have versatile backgrounds and Hagar has recorded many impressive cover songs in his career.
This album opens with the track "Last Temptation". This songis a fun one that the band truly lets loose on, which is their specialty being that they are made up of such supreme members. Unfortunately with the first song comes my first complaint on the album: J. Satch's guitar tone. I love Satriani and have never heard him have this type of issue, but somewhere along the line, his tone got muddied up. I can not tell whether this problem stems from the producers or engineers of the album or whether Joe was messing around with different sounds and equipment, but for most of the album the sound sounds like its coming through a wall of cardboard. It is such a shame because musically the guitar playing is well done, but the sound is very weak. None the less this is a very fun tune to start the album on, especially compared to some of the darker material on the first album.
The second track "Alright, Alright" is another succesful track that gives homage to truly classic rock bands such as the Rolling Stones. This is a little different style for Chickenfoot as a band, but each member holds his own and does justice to such a classic sort of sound. The solo section is a little bit of a departure from the rest of the song as Satriani lets loose, and the break down is quite different as well, but the song returns to form and wraps up succesfully.
The third track "Different Devil" is perhaps the deepest and best song on the entire album. The song begins with and acoustic guitar strumming, glittered with electrick guitar chords. The sound of the acoustics is a refreshing change for Chickenfoot who remained electric throughout the first album other than the bonus track. This adds another layer of depth and dimension to the band. Hagar sings his heart out and really comes through on this track, really pulling in the audience.
The fourth song "Up Next" is a fairly solid track. This is where Chickenfoot begins to falter (similarly to Last Temptation) this song has very exciting punding music, but is more fit for serious hard core rock. This is alright, but Hagar wants to have a lot of fun with the lyrics which doesn't add up with the tone of the song. The melody and music backing Hagars voice takes on a very serious and heavy tone while his lyrics are just kinda for fun. This doesn't harm the song horrible, it is ust a reocurring element in Chickenfoot's music.
The fifth song "Lighten Up" is a similar song to "Up Next". It certainly delivers with the pounding rhythm section and excellent fills by Satriani, clearly demonstrating his Van Halen influence. How ever teh vocals feel just a tad bit off, not catastrophic, but enough to feel slightly out of place. This is perhaps the best demonstration of Joe Satriani's guitar skills on the album as he rips through a blinding solo. Overally this song is fun and really gets the audience pretty pumped.
The next song is titled "Come Closer". This song deals with many heavy societal issues, and is a much deeper song than most of those on the begining of the album. While Sammy Hagar does a good job singing on this song, it just doesn't pick up or have enough to draw the audience until the beautifully crafted guitar solo in the middle. In fact in that solo Satriani works his magic giving the solo a sound similar to an organ, this gives the song a sort of gospel feel. This song is just so-so overall, in my opinion it is a little too melancholy.
Perhaps the most experimental song to date for Chickenfoot is "Three and A Half Letters". This song consists of Sammy Hagar reading letters from his fans asking for finanncial help during this recession. The chorus is just Hagar wailing "I Need a Job" over heavy rock music. While I respect the effort and attempt behind this song, it almost hurts that the music and singing is so unpleasant. If instead of simply reading the letters, Hagar had sung them a wider audience would appreciate the song. This song is very raw and real, pressing down the real world problems unto it's audience. The other problem I have with the song lies within its music video which, while showing the unemployed army veteran, shows an actor portraying him sitting on the couch playing videos and looking helpless and useless. It is note worthy that Chickenfoot has since used this song a lot to promote many charities and funds to help those in need.
The lead single, and eighth song off the album is "Big Foot". This song returns to the silly party attitude that Hagar and Chickenfoot are used to. As good as this song is, I would say that it probably doesnt trump "Lighten Up" "Up Next" "Last Temptation" or even "Alright, Alright" for the lead single spot. The main problem with this song is that the main guitar riff isn't that fun. Once the song gets into the verse, and the chorus it picks up and is much better, but the opeining and main guitar part is a little bit annoying.
"Dubai Blues" the ninth track off the album is a great groovy jam by Satriani, Smith, and Anthony. The music laid down by this song is just so that as long as Hagar doesn't try to dominate it or do anything radical there is no way to ruin it. The shuffle of the drums ad the subtle but smooth guitar just makes the listener want to move and join in the song. This is the kind of music that Chickenfoot should try to stick to; it sound like the kind of song that happens when a guitar, bass, and drums just get together and spontaneously create something, with some singing joining in to give the audience something to sing along to. Hands down this is the most fun song on the album.
The tenth track "Something Gone Wrong" is a decent track. While it is more interesting than "Come Closer" it is a slow song focused around mostly acoustic guitar. This acoustic sound once again works well for the band, however this time it carries a rather Eastern tone to the music. The lyrical material for this song deals with the injustice and hardship experienced in the world. Once again Hagar is attempting to reach higer ground with a deeper and more spiritual approach, but it isn't overly succesful. Audiences can enjoy a beautiful song, but they aren't going to ind enlightenment beneath this ones lyrics.
The final song is the hidden track titled "No Change". While Hagar once again tries to be prolific in this song he comes off as a ranting raving songwriter yelling at "the man". Apparently we have all been "lied to" and cheated by our government/society/etc. I do not wish to turn this blog into a political discussion group, so the main point is that this song is too serious to be fun. The music is bland and at some points grating, even though the musicians are obviously talented. Musically, the band just needs to stick to having fun and jamming rather than overthinking what they are gonna play.
Overall this album is very much up and down. There are some really good songs and some not so good songs, and virtually each one of them different. Chickenfoot is still a young band, experimenting and deciding what works and what doesn't work for them. Personally one thing I would be interested to hear from them is a cover song seeing as they all have versatile backgrounds and Hagar has recorded many impressive cover songs in his career.
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