First of all this really is not for metalheads, it's more along the lines of more modernized commercial rock, which is not surprising to say that these guys have a major label deal here in the states, which obviously, after listening to this, you can tell that that is where the audience for this album lies, its perfect for the MTV playlist.
However, there aren't many cheese connotations for this band, they don't play the brand of syrupy pop that most bands like Coldplay or Matchbox 20 do,
Danko Jones plays more of a stripped down blues influence brand of rock, filled with riffs and barroom vocals that tend to give "We Sweat Blood" the more stripped down treatment, tending to walk the thin line between indie/college rock and mainstream rock, obviously having the audience for both, if the listener can distinguish the band for one of the two. But the problem here is that the guitars are not thick enough, the axe sound is basically represented here by a Stratocaster being run through a slightly crunchy Marshall, giving the albums vibe a more classic rock guitar sound.
The better cuts on the record include the first single
"Heartbreaks a Blessing," "Strut," a decent attempt at an anthem and
"Hot Damn Woman," proving that they have their songwriting chops together. Lyrically they use more down to earth themes that we all can relate to,
"Home to Hell" describes holding a grudge for life, which is really the only anger driven cut.
These guys should make good among the mainstream rock scene, especially for fans of The Hives and The Strokes, but for the metalhead, these guys just don't cut it, but I would not be surprised if these guys became the next big rock act in the states.
Written by
Hashman Saturday, November 29, 2003
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