The bio sez “death, taxes, and Motörhead,” and that’s about right. I dread yet another Motörhead release like I do tax season, but it’s never as bad as I think.
Britain’s loudest three-piece has never been filmed with such clean sound. The bonus disc is festooned with interesting interviews and hilarious roadie stories.
With drug-addled Pete Doherty removed, Libertines’ clever guitarist turned frontman Carl Barat and drummer Gary Powell form a thrilling, stable compound.
No doubt there’s some sweet pop rock here, a teen girl-power anthem or two, and an nice lil cover of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters,” but it’s no I Bificus.
If you can swallow their cheerleader stage banter and their lowest common denominator lyrics, you get the payoff of a decent, politically-charged punk record.
Sarah Jezebel Deva has sung for Cradle of Filth, Therion, and others. She’d give the Evanescence chick a run for her diva status, but she’s, well, a chunky one.
Guitarist/vocalist Chris Simpson, formerly of emo kings Mineral and indie popsters The Gloria Record, has had a career not unlike that of Jeremy Enigk.