The reviews are starting to come in for the new album by Nickelback titled Dark Horse that hits stores tomorrow.
Rolling Stone Mag says, “What’s a poor rock band to do when your last album sold 8 million copies at a time when nobody buys CDs anymore? You can hire a guy who produced AC/DC, Def Leppard and Shania Twain albums that sold even more.
New York Times says, “For the first time Nickelback is produced by Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Shania Twain), who has nudged from the band a tougher sound more suited to its inner louse. But he couldn’t fully jolt the band out of its comfort zone. Sprinkled throughout this album are vintage Nickelback songs, the brooding slow burners that have defined the band.
The Boston Herald says, “The good news? It’s the Canadian band’s least-boring record yet. Between the stupid lyrics and obnoxious glossy ’80s production, there are actually hooks and legit riffs here.
As much as I can’t stand Nickelback’s lyrics, I have to admit that this record has some pretty damn catchy tunes on it. Make sure you check out the lead-off track “Something In Your Mouth”. Other stand-outs include “Burn it to the Ground”, “Next Go Round”, “Gotta Be Somebody”, & “If Today was your Last Day”.
Also forgot to mention “I’d Come For You”. Also a very catchy track.
ironically, I think this is Nickelback’s worst offering. A couple of decent tracks – but overall, I was disappointed. I agree with the Boston Herald, Chads vocals are soul-less…
Then again, you’re a Paramore fan.
The new Nickelback album’s about the same as all their other albums. There’s enough radio hits out of the eleven tracks to keep it on the charts for another two years. I wouldn’t be surprised if sells four million by the end of the run.
I agree about the vocals being soulless…… good album though…