Greg's Heartless Reviews

PIL – Album – 4

Always wanted to get this album, I’m so glad I did.  Nothing like what I’m familiar with on any Sex Pistol album, the songs have great melody and just get better and better as the album progresses.  One complaint is that there were only 7 songs, another two or so wouldn’t have hurt.  Especially since a couple of other artists that I’ve given 1 and 2 rating seemed to have 30 plus songs.  Ease and Rise both stood out as the best songs on the cd.  John Lyden’s voice can, however, get a bit annoying after a while. 

Hives – Lex Hives – 4

First real experience with the Hives.  I wonder if Dave Grohl listened to these guys, the definitely seem to have been an influence on the Foo Fighters and even Queens of the Stone Age.  Every song is catchy and full of fun, I can certainly see why Mong loves this band live, their energy is through the roof.  They don’t waste time with long drawn out songs either except for the Ina Gada Davida’ish “Patrolling Days”.  Super happy that this album was proposed, I’m sure with this group it’s a sure top 10.

Uncle Tupelo – GH

Waaaaaay too hicky.  Reminds me of what might have been if the Grateful Dead started as a blue grass band.

Supertramp – Crime of the Century – 4.5

Great album cover, great balance of Roger Hodgkins and Rick Davies, both have such great unique voices.  One of the best albums of the 70’s, fortunately they radio stopped playing Bloody Well Right to death so I actually enjoyed hearing it again.  I wonder if Roger Waters listened to the song Crime of the Century before he wrote The Wall?  It sure has that feel.

Heartless Bastards – Arrow - 2

Simple Feeling is an awesome song! Otherwise the album sounded a lot like My Morning Jacket.  The singer’s voice makes me want to fall asleep. 

1) Name the 5 greatest American bands in music history

            Beach Boys

            Lynyrd Skynyrd

            Van Halen

            Aerosmith

            Journey

           

2) Name the 5 greatest currently working American bands

            Beach Boys

            DMB

            Eagles

            Foo Fighters

            Bruce Springsteen ESB