5/5 STARS! As always, it took America way too long to jump on a good thing, as with the debut album from Cage The Elephant. It took the United States 10 months after it released in the United Kingdom to get an earful of true rock n' roll. It has been too long since we have been able to satisfy the need for a real powerful all-around intense rock band.
Where has Neil Giraldo been hiding away, because his lick splitting style burns through with crisp illumination. There really are not enough words in the English language to describe the magnitude of his contribution to what is more than a female pop singer but a foundation of a band. There is a bounty full of amalgamation that is immediately notable as Benatar releases her vocals and Giraldo picks up the ball, filling the instrumental with unique idiosyncrasies.
The early stages of a band are the blueprint of where the road will lead them as they make their way through the business of rock n' roll. The symbols ring like ear candy as the drums beat out the path of never-never-land. Jared Champion makes sure that when the needle hits the record, or in today's terms, you click play on any track, you will know exactly whose CD you are listening to.
Daniel Tichenor just pumps throbbing off-beats that work so well with the backbeat of the drums on every track. He fills with great intensity so as to not leave your ears a moment to recover from the emotional ecstasy of the music. Not since the early days of The Red Hot Chili Peppers has a bass player filled the void like Tichenor.
"Bathtub Gin" has lyrics that tell a story that is as wild as it is humorous. The title could be as much about seriously taking a bath in alcohol as potentially about the act of sex. It is hard to tell what the desired effect is that they are intending, but who cares? The track is so upbeat that the lyrics are just fun to sing.
There are moments on songs like "Back Stabbin' Betty" where you feel Jim Cregan coming through from his days with Rod Stewart on his album "Foot Loose & Fancy Free ". Those were the days before Stewart went for the dollars and truly rocked on each record. Can I get a witness? Just listen to "Born Loose" or "You're Insane" and you will see where Stewart went astray and Cage The Elephant takes it to the streets and rights all the wrongs.
"No You Don't" and "So Sincere" are born rock 'n roll numbers that leave the listener anxious for more. Benatar's vocal training works so well in the rock genre, as she is able to achieve highs and lows that will be hard to challenge. The pop culture will grab on to "Heartbreaker" and possibly make it hard for her to lose the title of 'queen of pop/rock' when it is clear that this girl can rock.
Where has Neil Giraldo been hiding away, because his lick splitting style burns through with crisp illumination. There really are not enough words in the English language to describe the magnitude of his contribution to what is more than a female pop singer but a foundation of a band. There is a bounty full of amalgamation that is immediately notable as Benatar releases her vocals and Giraldo picks up the ball, filling the instrumental with unique idiosyncrasies.
The early stages of a band are the blueprint of where the road will lead them as they make their way through the business of rock n' roll. The symbols ring like ear candy as the drums beat out the path of never-never-land. Jared Champion makes sure that when the needle hits the record, or in today's terms, you click play on any track, you will know exactly whose CD you are listening to.
Daniel Tichenor just pumps throbbing off-beats that work so well with the backbeat of the drums on every track. He fills with great intensity so as to not leave your ears a moment to recover from the emotional ecstasy of the music. Not since the early days of The Red Hot Chili Peppers has a bass player filled the void like Tichenor.
"Bathtub Gin" has lyrics that tell a story that is as wild as it is humorous. The title could be as much about seriously taking a bath in alcohol as potentially about the act of sex. It is hard to tell what the desired effect is that they are intending, but who cares? The track is so upbeat that the lyrics are just fun to sing.
There are moments on songs like "Back Stabbin' Betty" where you feel Jim Cregan coming through from his days with Rod Stewart on his album "Foot Loose & Fancy Free ". Those were the days before Stewart went for the dollars and truly rocked on each record. Can I get a witness? Just listen to "Born Loose" or "You're Insane" and you will see where Stewart went astray and Cage The Elephant takes it to the streets and rights all the wrongs.
"No You Don't" and "So Sincere" are born rock 'n roll numbers that leave the listener anxious for more. Benatar's vocal training works so well in the rock genre, as she is able to achieve highs and lows that will be hard to challenge. The pop culture will grab on to "Heartbreaker" and possibly make it hard for her to lose the title of 'queen of pop/rock' when it is clear that this girl can rock.
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