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Band
The Dead Daisies
Title
The Dead Daisies
Type
LP/EP
Company
Caroline
YOR
2013
Style
Hard Rock
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7/19/2014 - Review by: Frank Hill

The Dead Daisies
The Dead Daisies

Company: Caroline
Release: 2013
Genre: Hard Rock
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Frank Hill

  • Could use a little extra gunpowder



    • The Dead Daisies are a down under hard rock/classic rock band featuring singer Jon Stevens (INXS), guitarist Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses), guitarist David Lowy (Red Phoenix, Mink), drummer Alex Carapetis (Nine Inch Nails), bassist Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Blue Murder, Whitesnake) and keyboardist Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses). Some may have been in those bands for a short time, but nonetheless, a record is its own solidified moment in time aside from its members' history.

    Skulls and flowers make for a good packaging theme but even moreso the 70s sound on their self-titled debut is reflected perfectly with the retro-styled instagram-ish cassette pic in the liner notes. I don't miss that hardware, but seeing one does take me back to some grand musical times.

    Jon Stevens' vocals stay in a mid-range complimenting groovy rhythm lines and the warm tone of the guitar leads and keyboards. There's nothing abrasive in here, and a little more Buckcherry kick could've been in a couple numbers like "Bible Row" and live potential of "Yeah Yeah Yeah". It could use a little extra gunpowder to go with the lead.

    Overall, it's sits at a high-noon signpost juncture of hazy past and the clear road of promise in view; a place along the worn road to take a short break and smoke a reflective cigarette. Fans of Black Crowes, Black Stone Cherry, and general Southern Rock should do okay with The Dead Daisies. Look for a guest appearance from Slash on "Lock N Load".


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    The Dead Daisies
    2013
    Caroline
    		Frank Hill7/19/2014
    3.5

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