{"id":52390,"date":"2016-07-10T09:24:16","date_gmt":"2016-07-10T14:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=52390"},"modified":"2016-07-10T09:24:16","modified_gmt":"2016-07-10T14:24:16","slug":"the-dead-daisies-make-some-noise-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2016\/the-dead-daisies-make-some-noise-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dead Daisies | Make Some Noise"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexandra Mrozowska<\/span>
\n– Sr. Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"TheAs the well-known names of the music industry join forces to create something together, a result \u2013 the emergence of a so-called super-group \u2013 is burdened with a multitude of expectations from the very start. You can deal with them in two different ways. You can always rely on the musical resume of personas the line-up\u2019s comprised of and tread more or less the same path\u2026 getting more and more repetitive with each album. Alternatively, you can also go for stylistic experiments, but then be sure to allow for some teeth grinding from the orthodox part of your fan base.<\/p>\n

The best choice out of this would be to combine the classic and the fresh. Surprisingly or not, this is exactly what The Dead Daisies embarked on in their Rock n\u2019 Roll voyage. And as this particular super-group relied on the revolving door formula for the most of their career, such a choice was almost obvious. The band\u2019s third album Make Some Noise<\/em> reflects that well. Due to be released in August 2016, it has Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner), David Lowy (Mink), John Corabi (M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, Union, The Scream) and Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake) all on board alongside the most recent addition of a guitar wizard Doug Aldrich, known from Whitesnake and Dio. <\/p>\n

Much has been said about the album\u2019s opening track \u201cLong Way To Go\u201d revealing the group\u2019s inclinations towards AC\/DC’s style. Nevertheless, it\u2019s no blatant rip-off. Rather than that, it combines the rough straightforwardness and raw catchiness that\u2019s been a trademark for many bands in Rock history, Angus Young and the gang included. \u201cWe All Fall Down\u201d is a thick, modern riff and feisty hook, a deliberate homage to the contemporary era rather than a throwback to the past. \u201cSong And A Prayer\u201d is certainly more radio-friendly than its predecessor, its choruses somewhat Aerosmith-esque. \u201cMainline\u201d adds a bit of rough bluesy flavor to the band\u2019s sound with its unbelievable intensity and a generous dose of Doug Aldrich\u2019s impeccable licks. <\/p>\n

Simple, but powerful drum beat and group chant of the album\u2019s title track brings to mind the picture of a sea of fists pumping up in the air and fans chanting together with their idols. It\u2019s the same primal power of Rock music that was captured and immortalized in dozens if not hundreds of songs prior to this one, such as Queen\u2019s classic \u201cWe Will Rock You.\u201d It\u2019s thus no wonder such seasoned musicians as The Dead Daisies understand how seductive it remains, in spite of its simplicity. Also their approach to Creedence Clearwater\u2019s Revival \u201cFortunate Son\u201d remains rather unsophisticated, their take on it being no drastic alteration in comparison to the original. <\/p>\n

Another nod and a wink to the Bluesy, rootsy sound utilized by the likes of Aerosmith is \u201cLast Time I Saw The Sun\u201d, even Corabi\u2019s vocals sounding somewhat Tyler-esque. Further into the album, no prisoners are taken. \u201cMine All Mine,\u201d \u201cHow Does It Feel,\u201d \u201cFreedom\u201d are all gritty, groovy pieces exceptional for their intensity. With the feistiness of \u201cAll The Same\u201d approaching, you can\u2019t help but wonder if modern-day Aerosmith is still able to deliver such treats in the recording studio. With a certain laid-back, live vibe to it, the final track \u201cJoin Together\u201d is a fine younger brother to \u201cMake Some Noise\u201d and another staple in the band\u2019s future set lists. <\/p>\n

Make Some Noise<\/em> is the third album under The Dead Daisies\u2019 belt and surely not a weak counterpart to its predecessors. Names behind the collective say it all, as far as the musicianship is concerned, whereas the unit of twelve songs included on the CD remains cohesive \u2013 but not dull \u2013 stylistically. Each track on Make Some Noise<\/em> oozes sheer power and unaffected catchiness, at least a handful of them being certain and worthy addition’s to the band\u2019s overall catalog. But first and foremost, be sure to check the super-group out live as they\u2019ll hit the European and American stages this summer \u2013 these songs were simply made to be played live. Recommended.<\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nBrian Tichy \u2013 drums
\nDavid Lowy \u2013 guitars
\nJohn Corabi \u2013 vocals
\nDoug Aldrich \u2013 guitars
\nMarco Mendoza \u2013 bass <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1. Long Way To Go
\n2. We All Fall Down
\n3. Song And A Prayer
\n4. Mainline
\n5. Make Some Noise
\n6. Fortunate Son
\n7. Last Time I Saw The Sun
\n8. Mine All Mine
\n9. How Does It Feel
\n10. Freedom
\n11. All The Same
\n12. Join Together<\/p>\n

Label: SPV, Spitfire Music<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheDeadDaisies<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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