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/
