and as July rolls into August, here’s what I’ve been listening to in no particular order:
- Slash – Carolina – one of my favourites off the new album Apocalyptic Love with a variety of tones and it drives some of my runs too
- Hardcore Superstar – We Don’t Need A Cure – the latest release from Swedish hard rockers HCSS back in October 2011 but despite the frequent la-la-la-ing, it’s a great Summer anthem
- Foreigner – Cold As Ice – love how they pull off the thin texture and fantastic lyrics. Timeless track by a great band.
- Ghost – Here Comes The Sun – a Beatles cover and an interesting one too. Never been a fan of Ghost but heard this recently and loved it.
- Amy Winehouse – Some Unholy War – one of the lesser-known tracks from her Back to Black album. Just over a week today last year she died and I’m still a fan of her songwriting and vocal talent. A fighting song.
Album of the month – Hardline – Double Eclipse – a fast-paced album released in April 1992. Top tracks include Life’s A Bitch, Hot Cherie and Rhythm From A Red Car. 31-91 is also one of the only instrumentals I have ever been able to listen to on an album and think that it actually adds and compliments the overall work.
What I’m looking forward to:
- Skogsrojet (10/11th August) – The Swedish festival has an amazing line-up this year including HCSS, Alice Cooper, Sister Sin, LA Guns, Reckless Love, Bonfire and Michael Monroe. Should be some great performances and interviews.
- The Last Vegas – Bad Decisions – due for release on August 28th (North America), the single Evil Eyes was a sleazy, devilish track though ruined by the amateur video.
- Harry Hess – Living in Yesterday – due out August 24th, Hess (Harem Scarem) has a great voice so even if you’re not a huge fan of melodic rock, you may well enjoy the quality of a well-produced album with guests such as Marcie Free (Unruly Child/King Kobra) and Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear).
scotch pancakes 