10.21
Here are three kickin albums that you might have forgotten about or haven’t heard since high-school/college. Go get them off iTunes and re-aquaint yourelf with what rock-n-roll is supposed to sound like. Back in the days before grunge killed the guitar solo.
The Cult, LOVE(1985) – iTunes Link
Favorite Songs:
- She Sells Sanctuary
- Rain
- Nirvana
- Brother Wolf Sister Moon
Billy Duffy is an incredible guitarist. This is one of those guitar albums like Boston where the riffs just get in your head and won’t let go. Ian Astbury has great pipes and it doesn’t bother me much that I can barely understand what he’s saying. I probably don’t want to know anyway. This album is definitely in my top-5 all time rock albums.
Drivin ’N Cryin, Fly Me Courageous(1991) – iTunes Link
Favorite Songs:
- Fly Me Courageous
- Build a Fire
- Lost in the Shuffle
- Around the Block Again
A great band out of Atlanta. The lead singer Kevn Kinney has a great voice. The band is aptly named because there music is so driving. The rythms just move along at such a pleasant pace. Like LOVE, it’s laden with awesome guitar riffs. This one was in my car at all times in high-school.
Alice In Chains, SAP(1992) – iTunes Link
Favorite Songs:
- Brother
- Got Me Wrong
- Right Turn
- Am I Inside
AIC’s breakout album Facelift rocked so hard that this little EP they put out went un-noticed for a while. It’s such a departure from their norm but it somehow captures the full range of their style. The love that fans showed for this album eventually sparked the Jar of Flies album later on. There are only 4 songs on it but they are definitely worth listening to.
