{"id":49043,"date":"2015-04-20T19:04:05","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T00:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=49043"},"modified":"2015-04-21T07:53:37","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T12:53:37","slug":"scott-weiland-and-the-wildabouts-blaster-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/scott-weiland-and-the-wildabouts-blaster-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts | Blaster<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Matt Karpe<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"ScottThe enigmatic Scott Weiland has never played by the Rock n\u2019 Roll rule book. A seemingly integral part of the early 90s\u2019 Grunge scene with the legendary Stone Temple Pilots, Weiland hit the skids with drug addictions and jail time, but even so, there was never any doubt of his talent for writing and performing.<\/p>\n

Whether it be with STP or the latter but almost just as good Velvet Revolver, the flamboyant Weiland has been a general mainstay over three decades of Rock, and now his latest record Blaster, with a skilful backing band known as The Wildabouts, finds Weiland rejuvenated and ready for the next chapter in an already chaotic life.<\/p>\n

With a diverse track listing full of influences ranging from 60s\u2019 west coast rock to the classic 90s\u2019 grunge, Blaster is a mixed bag full of soaring choruses and high quality musicianship.<\/p>\n

\u201cModzilla\u201d and \u201cWhite Lightning\u201d are the quintessential STP-like grunge numbers, with swirling bass lines from Tommy Black, pumping drum beats from Danny Thompson and excellent riffs and the odd mesmerizing solo from the guitar of Jeremy Brown. Weiland\u2019s classic snarl shines through as if it was still the mid-90s\u2019 and in these moments, you are reminded exactly what a force Scott Weiland once was, and could be again.<\/p>\n

\u201cHotel Rio\u201d and \u201cWay She Moves\u201d are softer rockers with blues elements but they are nonetheless enthralling. With catchy choruses and 70s\u2019 glam foundations, the early diversity of Blaster is pretty impressive.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmethyst\u201d is amped up and features more delicious guitar hooks from Brown and a later solo is spellbinding. <\/p>\n

The \u2018nice\u2019 rock ballad of \u201cBlue Eyes\u201d seems to be about Weiland\u2019s wife who he has already claimed to be his best inspiration, and this could be why the lyrical themes are generally light hearted and positive throughout. <\/p>\n

A brilliant vocal display on \u201cYouth Quake\u201d sounds a lot like Bleach-era Kurt Cobain and the cover of T-Rex\u2019s \u201c20th Century Boy\u201d is well modernised.<\/p>\n

After plenty of trials and tribulations, it\u2019s nice to see Scott Weiland back doing what he does best, and with The Wildabouts behind him, he has a strong band ready to help him get back to the top of the ladder. Blaster is the first step, and hopefully what comes next will continue an upward trend. <\/p>\n

Note: A day before the release of Blaster, Jeremy Brown was found dead in his home, aged only 34. A devastating loss and, as his guitar work showed on the record, a very talented musician. RIP.<\/p>\n

Genre: Rock, Grunge, Alternative<\/p>\n

Band:
\nScott Weiland- Vocals
\nJeremy Brown- Guitars
\nTommy Black- Bass
\nDanny Thompson- Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tModzilla
\n2.\tWay She Moves
\n3.\tHotel Rio
\n4.\tAmethyst
\n5.\tWhite Lightning
\n6.\tBlue Eyes
\n7.\tBleed Out
\n8.\tYouth Quake
\n9.\tBeach Pop
\n10.\tParachute
\n11.\t20th Century Boy
\n12.\tCircles<\/p>\n

Record Label: Soft Drive Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.scottweiland.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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