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Music Review: The Answer mixes classic and modern rock 'n' roll
Nick Draper/Verge Reporter
Issue date: 4/10/09 Section: The Verge
Many bands have tried to recreate the classic rock sounds of the '70s and '80s.
Some have had some well-received success like Jet or Buckcherry.
Others have had their moments but weren't necessarily as successful such as The Darkness or Airbourne.
The Answer's new album, "Everyday Demons," may not be spot-on, but it's pretty darn close.
Their sound, a mix between Led Zeppelin, Sammy Hagar and AC/DC, is absolutely fantastic, with plenty of catchy guitar riffs and solos to keep things moving.
The lead singer, Cormac Neeson, has a voice reminiscent of Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. Unfortunately, this can be a tad bit tiresome to listen to if you hunker down through the whole album, as he doesn't switch things up much.
Lyrically, the whole album has a classic feel to it as well.
Songs about rebellion, good times, partying and love are all present here.
I especially like the lyrics in the song "Tonight."
"Today's the day we're gonna leave all our problems, just get up and go/ So forget them, you don't need them, leave 'em alone."
At times, especially in the song "Cry Out," Neeson sounds so much like Sammy Hagar it's surprising.
What gives the album even more of that '70s/'80s feel is the guitar.
Quick and driving power chords intermingle with touching arpeggios and the occasional overdrive heavy solo.
Even the bass and drums nail the sound; I sometimes felt as though I was listening to Hagar's album "Red Hot."
Very few albums are perfect, and "Everyday Demons" is no exception.
While the songs are aiming for the classic rock style, they also forgot the modern day need of variety.
However, since they're shooting for a classic style, I suspect that the reason there seems to be a lack of variety is because we've all heard something similar before.
It's true that The Answer doesn't bring anything new to the table, but they don't have to. They're feeding off what is already there.
Also, a little bit of repetitiveness plagues the album, but this also is reminiscent of the classic rock style so it's very difficult to count it as a hindrance.
Despite the little flaws as compared to modern-day music expectations, the album is undeniably classic and should be a treat for fans of classic rock or hard rock in general.
Some have had some well-received success like Jet or Buckcherry.
Others have had their moments but weren't necessarily as successful such as The Darkness or Airbourne.
The Answer's new album, "Everyday Demons," may not be spot-on, but it's pretty darn close.
Their sound, a mix between Led Zeppelin, Sammy Hagar and AC/DC, is absolutely fantastic, with plenty of catchy guitar riffs and solos to keep things moving.
The lead singer, Cormac Neeson, has a voice reminiscent of Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. Unfortunately, this can be a tad bit tiresome to listen to if you hunker down through the whole album, as he doesn't switch things up much.
Lyrically, the whole album has a classic feel to it as well.
Songs about rebellion, good times, partying and love are all present here.
I especially like the lyrics in the song "Tonight."
"Today's the day we're gonna leave all our problems, just get up and go/ So forget them, you don't need them, leave 'em alone."
At times, especially in the song "Cry Out," Neeson sounds so much like Sammy Hagar it's surprising.
What gives the album even more of that '70s/'80s feel is the guitar.
Quick and driving power chords intermingle with touching arpeggios and the occasional overdrive heavy solo.
Even the bass and drums nail the sound; I sometimes felt as though I was listening to Hagar's album "Red Hot."
Very few albums are perfect, and "Everyday Demons" is no exception.
While the songs are aiming for the classic rock style, they also forgot the modern day need of variety.
However, since they're shooting for a classic style, I suspect that the reason there seems to be a lack of variety is because we've all heard something similar before.
It's true that The Answer doesn't bring anything new to the table, but they don't have to. They're feeding off what is already there.
Also, a little bit of repetitiveness plagues the album, but this also is reminiscent of the classic rock style so it's very difficult to count it as a hindrance.
Despite the little flaws as compared to modern-day music expectations, the album is undeniably classic and should be a treat for fans of classic rock or hard rock in general.
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Doug
posted 4/10/09 @ 3:20 PM CST
"The lead singer, Cormac Neeson, has a voice reminiscent of Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. Unfortunately, this can be a tad bit tiresome to listen to if you hunker down through the whole album, as he doesn't switch things up much. (Continued…)
EIU Alum
posted 4/15/09 @ 7:02 AM CST
Actually, Jimmy Page does sing, as he did very well when he was pairing up with Robert Plant in the Page/Plant duo. Jimmy Page is a multi-talented musician, no need to knock him down for his chosen speciality. (Continued…)
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