Wig Wam Non Stop Rock and Roll

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by Justin Gaines
Staff Writer

Non Stop Rock and Roll is the third album from Norwegian glam metal act Wig Wam, but for many of us in the U.S. this album is our introduction to this wildly popular European band. Wig Wam became a huge success in their native Norway (and in Japan, naturally) via their participation in the Eurovision television competition, but their albums have been slow to hit these shores. The band’s alliance with Frontiers is sure to change that, much to our benefit.

Once you wrap your head around the fact that there’s an active glam metal scene in Norway, which is better known for its church-burning black metal scene, you can’t help but grin at the spectacle that is Wig Wam. Four guys calling themselves Glam, Teeny, Flash and Sporty and playing music inspired by Kiss, the Sweet, Bon Jovi and Cheap Trick – who saw that coming? Honestly, it’s probably not worth pondering. Just turn it up and let the party begin!

They called this album Non Stop Rock and Roll for a reason. Wig Wam does party rock like no one else. The album is packed with party anthems like “C’Mon Everybody” and “Still I’m Burning” that would have packed arenas in the ‘80s and still have plenty of power today. Aside from a couple of obligatory ballads – “From Here” and “Man In the Moon” – the whole album is an upbeat, energetic rock experience that channels everything great about the ‘80s rock style – the monster guitar hooks, the sing-along choruses, the over the top image and most importantly the timeless wisdom of rock and rolling all night and partying every day. Actually, if Steel Panther ever ditched their juvenile lyrics they’d probably sound a lot like Wig Wam.

There are melodic rock albums that are more polished, and some that rock harder, but you’ll be hard pressed to find one that’s anywhere near as much fun as Non Stop Rock and Roll. This is the party rock album of 2010, and a great way for the rest of us to experience Wigwamania.

Label: Frontiers Records

Track Listing:

1. Do Ya Wanna Taste It
2. Walls Come Down
3. Wild One
4. C’Mon Everybody
5. Man In the Moon
6. Still I’m Burning
7. All You Wanted
8. Non Stop Rock and Roll
9. From Here
10. Rocket Through My Heart
11. Chasing Rainbows
12. Gotta Get It On

Lineup:

Glam – Vocals
Teeny – Guitars
Flash – Bass
Sporty – Drums

Online: www.myspace.com/wigwamania

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8/10