NEW MUSIC CORNER # 52 (CHICKENFOOT/WHISKEY MYERS)

[RJhog (Admin)]

 

I had a lot of trouble deciding what albums to bring you this week.  I have quite a few to choose from.  I have the new Anthrax and Mastodon, as well as several others that I could bring you, but I can honestly say that I'm second guessing the "metal" albums that I have purchased lately.  It's not that they are terrible, but maybe I'm just going through a mid-life music crisis.  I'm kind of tired of the relentless head banging style of music that I can't really even sing along with in my vehicle.

 

So anyway, I've decided to go with Chickenfoot and Whiskey Myers.  Everybody is familiar with the supergroup Chickenfoot.  This is their second album, aptly titled Chickenfoot III.  I've seen a couple of comments on the site regarding the sneak-peeking of samples found on the internet.  I do that as well, but maybe for me, they don't do justice to this album.  I've only listened to it all the way through once, but I'm liking the good 'ole straight ahead rock and roll.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think.  By the way, this album cover is easily in my top 3 so far this year for Worst Album Cover.  The album packaging leaves a little to be desired.  It has no booklet for lyrics, yet it has 4 photo cards and some 3D glasses, and comes as a digipak with nothing to secure the CD.

 

Chickenfoot - Chickenfoot III

 

 

 

1. Last Temptation

2. Different Devil

3. Come Closer

4. Three And A Half Letters

5. Dubai Blues

 

 

 

 

 

Whiskey Myers is a band that I'm sure you are not familiar with.  They are a straight ahead Southern Rock band with a slight tendency to sound a little country.  I posted a similar band a while back (Blackberry Smoke), and I think the general consensus on that band was that it was not bad, but a little bit too "countryfied".  Well, Whiskey Myers is definitely a harder rocking band musically.  I love the guitar work and the songwriting (except for 2 duffers, which you will not hear from me).  The vocalist brings 3 personalities to work.  The first is that tendency to be a little too twangy.  The second is the ghost of Ronnie Van Zant.  The third is the "not yet ghost" of Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes).  The fourth track (9th track on the overall playlist) will definitely show you what I mean with the last statement.  Also, don't give up too early on the final track.  It completely changes at just passed the 3 minute mark and turns into my favorite part of the song.  And the last individual track note I'll leave you with is that "Broken Window Serenade" just might be my "song of the year".  I absolutely love it.  Give it a shot and respond with your honest opinion.  

 

Whiskey Myers - Firewater

 

 

 

 

6. Bar, Guitar And A Honky Tonk Crowd

7. Broken Window Serenade

8. Different Mold

9. Virginia

10. Strange Dreams

 

 

 

 

 

Final note:  I know this is slightly early, but I'm off today and this is my chance to get this done.  Click either album cover to listen to the songs listed above.

[Jon]

No. I was going to and then I heard clips and decided I didn't like it.

[Niels (Mod)]

Good for you.

[RJhog (Admin)]

I'm very surprised that Whiskey Myers got a thumbs even from you, I was already counting on a thumbs way, way down...

 

But that just goes to show that while you get used to your friend's choice of music, you still never know what anybody else will love, hate or be indifferent to.  I'm glad you listened.

[Niels (Mod)]

I guess, I'm in a good mood today 

[RJhog (Admin)]

While I'm at it, let me ask this question to Jon, Niels and Scott.  Do either of you guys have plans to post Anthrax or Mastodon in NMC?

[Jon]

I can do Anthrax. Thought you had it?

[Niels (Mod)]

Well, in a way, yeah, I did plan to post Mastodon next time around. I don't THINK, that I will buy THAT many new albums, the rest of the year. At this moment, I only plan to buy the new Jane's Addiction, Tom Waits and Coldplay, so next time, I would post Mastodon and Jane's Addiction, but if any of you also plan to post it, well then I COULD post the new Steven Wilson, but I will have a hard time, finding 5 good tracks on that one  

[RJhog (Admin)]

I'm only asking because if nobody else planned on posting it, I was gonna throw up a "special edition".  But if Jon's gonna post it that's cool with me.

[Scott]

nope to both ...

[Jon]

Whiskey Meyers--Thumbs Up

Surprised that I liked this even though there was some twang here and there. The last song was interesting, but the geetar solo sounded messy.  Maybe because I was listening on the laptop at work with those awesome speakers. Overall though, not bad at all....