Why in the sweet name of f**k has The Leanover by Life Without Buildings gone Tiktok famous? It’s a niche song from a niche band from about 2000. They’re old friends of my uncle’s though, he’s literally in the live video thingy for that song. Mad to think what can suddenly take off these days but I have to say I did not see this one coming.
Been on a bit of a metal kick this week..demanufacture by fear factory,roots-sepultura,seasons in the abyss-slayer and surf nicuragua-sacred reich...gotta love the classics..
@Voltan Great taste, man! How is it? Are you an Iron Maiden fan? I like Murray a little better than Smith, but no denying Adrian Smith is a fantastic musician. Kotzen was in Poison, wasn't he? Please tell me three things:
1. When did it come out?
2. How awesome is it?
3. Who's the singer?
Thank you sir. If this is new, I HAVE to get it. If the rhythms are anything like what Maiden used to do, I'm sold and I thank you yet again.
@LordSteev I'm definitely more of a Kotzen fan than a Maiden fan. Yeah, he was in Poison, Mr. Big but also had a very rich solo career and is in a supergroup called The Winery Dogs.
Anyways, yeah, this is new - just came out a week ago. It's nothing like Iron Maiden - it's actually a bluesy hard rock album. They both sing and play guitar, Kotzen also plays most of the bass and drums (with McBrain as a guest on one of the tracks and Tal Bergman on another). Smith also plays bass on a couple songs.
Seeing as you're clearly into Iron Maiden - it might not be your cup of tea but I do recommend checking it out, it's pretty good
Ordered a couple of Kino cassettes for myself along with a T-shirt from the reprints last month. I was tempted by the records but between the insane shipping costs from Russia and the fact it just feels right considering the contraband nature of the original tapes back in the 80s, I went with cassette instead. Still waiting on my Disco Elysium and Persona 5 records to come too!
I got a little curious while waiting on your reply, so I went to the Smith/Kotzen webpage and watched a different video for a song called Taking My Chances. I thought it was ok, but then I listened to the one you shared above, Scars, and I really liked that! Thanks for posting it. Here's the one I heard:
Hmmm, doesn't look like that worked. Oh well, you have the album. 😁
Anyway, twenty years ago I might have said they were playing it too safe, but now I'm so starved for good new music of this type, (plus a little older), I loved it. I'll be buying this when I make my trip to the music store. I'm putting off going yet because Greta van Fleet has a new album due out on I believe the sixteenth. So, a Muse album, the new Greta, and now the new Smith/Kotzen. Plus whatever else I find whilst rummaging. One trip and I'll fill my disc changer with all new stuff! Thanks again for posting the song link, and if you or anyone else can explain in kindergarten language how to make a song link stick, I'm all ears!
@LordSteev oh man, sounds like you could use a crash course in contemporary rock music that's not on the radio
There's so much great stuff out there. And bands can still play their instruments, maybe better than ever in some cases - there just isn't big money behind it anymore.
And what I mean to say is that Greta is an OK band with a big marketing budget. I'm not saying they suck, I'm saying there are tons of bands that do a similar thing better.
@Jimmer-jammer Texas has a pretty serious retro-rock scene, especially if you include stoner bands
I believe these guys are from Texas too (heavy Led Zep vibes):
@Jimmer-jammer I saw them live once, here in Poland. There were maybe 40 people in the audience but they delivered a pretty great show anyway
The singer is even more reminiscent of a young Robert Plant when you see him on stage
@Jimmer-jammer That makes sense. Most people don't realize how much work it is to put on even a small show, so playing it just "acoustically" is how you can do it if you don't want multiple additional hours of work and/or a dedicated crew
And you probably don't if you have an important event on the same night.
Just listened to the Rival Sons one, and didn't notice anything really extraordinary about the musicianship, truth be told. I don't think Greta is any less talented then that. I like the singer, reminds me a little of Paul Rodgers from Bad Company. But what I like about Greta isn't really the musicianship, either, it's the singer, who just blows me away.
@Voltan Weaponized Funk: Nice tune, I like a good funk/metal mix. You like Red Hot Chili Peppers at all? I don't care for their newest stuff, but some of the old eighties tunes were funky.
Never heard of The Sword! Catchy riffs! Are they newer? I like the 80's style. Here's one for you, we haven't talked about these guys, but I'm a big fan:
@Voltan Scorpion Child-Antioch: I love this, this was my favorite of the last 3 you've posted. Definitely got some Zeppelin vibes out of that. Maybe even a little Triumph.
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