 | Lookee here folks, you gotta familiarize yourself with the theory that music is cyclical. As in the 80's, 90's style have ranged from electronic to grunge to retro 80's-keyboard beats and now back to the crisp, guitar-driven rhythms that once again make the words "rock 'n' roll" a proud household phrase. Spearheading this rock revolution is none other than Sweden's grand guitar export, The Hellacopters. Former Entombed drummer Nicke Andersson and his crew do their darnedest, dishin' out trashy, garage-inspired anthems that'll surely have you tastin' the testosterone as it races out from underneath the magnificent wall of power chords. Are you ready for Kiss-inspired anthems that fuse vibrant piano notes, lots o' gritty guitar solos and plenty of lyrics 'bout chicks 'n' booze? Grande Rock has plenty of sinful splurging, as Detroit Rock City gets its own mention on "Paul Stanley" and "The Devil Stole the Beat From the Lord" gushes riff after riff of sleazy, sweat-soaked suppleness. "Alright Already Now" will have you gaspin' for breath in between gutsy harmonica, brazen vocals and your own excited air-guitar solos -- and have mercy, it’s only track 2! You could write The Hellacopters off as just another rock band, but before you do so, take a good listen to the radio. Is that the return of metal you hear permeating the airwaves? Are guitars blaring from your speakers? If so, make yourself a mental note -- grab the nearest Hellacopters’ record you can find and give Sub Pop Records a good "God Bless" in tonight's prayers, 'cuz good God Almighty, rock 'n' roll's floodgates have been opened once again. |
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