“In a time when the term “rock n roll” is used as loosely as a prom dress at midnight, The BLOODY HOLLIES are back once again to remind everyone what “rock n roll” is really all about.” After reading that on their press release, I couldn’t rip the CD out of its case quick enough.
I have been looking forward to this disc for awhile after becoming hooked on If Footmen Tire You… The Bloody Hollies live up to every ounce of their self-promotion on their third effort. The San Diego three-piece take a tremendous step forward on their latest effort, a garage-blues-punk clusterfuck that’s energetic and full of crunching riffs and pounding drums.
The threesome is led by Wesley Doyle on guitar and vocals. Doyle’s shreiks can be a little difficult to decipher at times but worth to effort to double-back and figure out what he’s saying. The album’s first track pulls you in with a nice mellow organ intro before Wesley Doyle unleashes a brilliant surf-punk riff. The song has a few dips in it and Doyle just keep unleashing that riff to let you know the song still has some life to it.
My favorite track on the disc is Delta Heart Attack that begins with a staccato riff by Doyle as he ponders his life of evil. Doyle’s delivery in this song reminds me of Jack White and would fit in perfectly on any Stripes disc.
If you’re looking for something to listen to while your banging out the crossword at Starbucks, then pass this by. But if you want to listen to a band that denounces today’s pop rock and plays with a chip on their shoulder, then look no further.
If you’ll be at SXSW 2007, you can also see them on Mar 16 – Altercation Showcase, Austin, TX
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I need a cigarette.
This is THE CD to own this Year..!!!!
Gimme a Scotch.!!!!!