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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had the job of reviewing this "supergroup's" new record for the magazine I work for. The term supergroup is something often bandied about, and more often than not it's the result of a record company pushing individuals together, and in the bulk of the cases, the actual albums never quite live up to the alliance on paper. Consider Chickenfoot the exception to the rule! Despite the fact that the foursome is comprised of Red Hot Chilli Peppers (and part time Glenn Hughes) drummer Chad Smith, ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, guitar god Joe Satriani and the eternally youthful Sammy Hagar on vocals, these guys shirk the rules. They don't consider themselves a supergroup, they see themselves simply as four individuals who have a like minded goal of creating a magnificent rock album, and they financed it themselves so they weren't tied to a big label who wanted to compromise their creativity.
That's all well and good, as long as you gel as a unit, and by god, this does. The songs on offer here are truly awesome, the performances rank as possible career bests from any member you care to choose, and it's all given a larger than life production by the legendary Andy Johns, who engineered albums like Led Zeppelin II and III, `Exile On Main Street', and Blind Faith, and produced the likes of Satriani, Van Halen, Cinderella and many, many others.
The album kicks off with `Avenida Revolution', which Satriani described to me as an experiment to "see how dark Sammy would sing". It's a stunning opener which sets the bar sky high for the rest of the album, but one listen to the follow up track `Soap On A Rope' and you know that consistency is not going to be a problem.
`Sexy Little Thing' is an absolute gem with a fabulous chorus, highlighted by Anthony's backing vocals meshing beautifully with Hagar's, who delivers a tremendous performance throughout the record. `Oh Yeah', `Get It Up' and `Running Out' all rock hard and heavy and there's diversity in the form of `Learning To Fall' which slows the pace a touch, and a nod to Led Zep's `Thank You' with album closer `The Future Is In The Past'.
I can't find fault with any aspect of this album. Sammy's vocals are the best he's done in ages, Anthony plays better and sings better than he ever did with Van Halen, Satriani is a demon on guitar and Chad Smith plays like a modern day John Bonham. All this, encapsulated in such an immense production and wild vibrancy makes it sound almost like a live album - there's no fade outs, polishing, or tons of overdubs, this is just a rock record for the ages. Even the album cover is cool - place your hand on the black, and the heat changes it to images of the band! Yes, they have a weird name, but if I hear a better album this year by anybody, I'll eat my hat.
James Gaden - Fireworks Magazine
That's all well and good, as long as you gel as a unit, and by god, this does. The songs on offer here are truly awesome, the performances rank as possible career bests from any member you care to choose, and it's all given a larger than life production by the legendary Andy Johns, who engineered albums like Led Zeppelin II and III, `Exile On Main Street', and Blind Faith, and produced the likes of Satriani, Van Halen, Cinderella and many, many others.
The album kicks off with `Avenida Revolution', which Satriani described to me as an experiment to "see how dark Sammy would sing". It's a stunning opener which sets the bar sky high for the rest of the album, but one listen to the follow up track `Soap On A Rope' and you know that consistency is not going to be a problem.
`Sexy Little Thing' is an absolute gem with a fabulous chorus, highlighted by Anthony's backing vocals meshing beautifully with Hagar's, who delivers a tremendous performance throughout the record. `Oh Yeah', `Get It Up' and `Running Out' all rock hard and heavy and there's diversity in the form of `Learning To Fall' which slows the pace a touch, and a nod to Led Zep's `Thank You' with album closer `The Future Is In The Past'.
I can't find fault with any aspect of this album. Sammy's vocals are the best he's done in ages, Anthony plays better and sings better than he ever did with Van Halen, Satriani is a demon on guitar and Chad Smith plays like a modern day John Bonham. All this, encapsulated in such an immense production and wild vibrancy makes it sound almost like a live album - there's no fade outs, polishing, or tons of overdubs, this is just a rock record for the ages. Even the album cover is cool - place your hand on the black, and the heat changes it to images of the band! Yes, they have a weird name, but if I hear a better album this year by anybody, I'll eat my hat.
James Gaden - Fireworks Magazine
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I used to be a big rock fan back around Satriani's surfing with the alien. I saw him live around that time and although he was technically good- he needed a proper band to make it work. I always liked Sammy Hagar too, as i thought the VH albums he was part of were nearly up there with the Dave lee Roth stuff.
Anyway, for whatever reason I rediscoverd a few older rock albums and decided i'd look at what was happening now and sure enough it's taken nearly 20 years for him to realise, but Satriani has a proper band to work with. It really works, Satch is confined to riffing for most of the songs (sneaking the odd ridiculous modal lick in whenever he can!) but that just makes the solos stand out more for me, Turning left particularly is a real standout track with a fantastic 'verge of noise and chaos' solo.
Of course what i didn't even realise back in the day is that vocals and solos would be nothing without a rock solid rhythm section, and with Michael Anthony and Chad Smith you've got that in spades.
So if you like Van Halen, Satch or want to hear American cheese rock played by the most experienced, technical and talented group - this album is for you.
Anyway, for whatever reason I rediscoverd a few older rock albums and decided i'd look at what was happening now and sure enough it's taken nearly 20 years for him to realise, but Satriani has a proper band to work with. It really works, Satch is confined to riffing for most of the songs (sneaking the odd ridiculous modal lick in whenever he can!) but that just makes the solos stand out more for me, Turning left particularly is a real standout track with a fantastic 'verge of noise and chaos' solo.
Of course what i didn't even realise back in the day is that vocals and solos would be nothing without a rock solid rhythm section, and with Michael Anthony and Chad Smith you've got that in spades.
So if you like Van Halen, Satch or want to hear American cheese rock played by the most experienced, technical and talented group - this album is for you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been hearing snippets of this album during the run up to it's release, but it didn't prepare me for how good it would be. The Chickenfoot album brings out the best in all the musicians: Satriani's playing sounds fresh, Hagar's lyrics are witty without the laddishness of some Van Halen-era product, and the Anthony/Smith rhythm section are tight and punchy. Kudos to the the producer of the album, Andy Johns, who has made the recording sound massive, tight and punchy without losing detail in the mix. Classic rock at its best.
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great rock band
what a great album,they sure rock as a group.sammy's voice is amazing and jo's guitar playing top quality,a must for all rock fans
Published 1 month ago by mairt
This is an awesome album
this album is probably one of my favourite albums just to turn up to full volume and listen to, satriani plays some of the most awesome riffs, and then theres sammy and mike who... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Palmer
sat van hagar
just good honest rock music. love Sammys singing & Joes guitar. If you like Van Halen with SH this should be to your taste
Published 5 months ago by dragon
Awesome
Four great rock musicians have finally bucked the supergroup trend of disappointment and produced a gem. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Wild Colonial Boy
Makes me want to Headbang
What an inspired combination! From beginning to end, I am stomping my feet, tapping my hands, nodding my head and generally bobbing around. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Wishbone66
Very Poor
This is a very poor release, nothing melodic about this CD. If you're a big fan of Van Halen or Sammy Hagar like I am, then forget about this record.
Published 17 months ago by Declan Byrne
Chickenfoot
Heavy rock/metal is not for everyone but if you are in to it, this is arguably the best collaboration for many a year including the Slash album which is also great. Read more
Published 18 months ago by xjrman
Best Album of the year
Boy this album rocks, absolutely brilliant.
Had it for a week, not stopped playing it, everytime I have to turn it up a bit louder!!
Get it !!!!!!
Had it for a week, not stopped playing it, everytime I have to turn it up a bit louder!!
Get it !!!!!!
Published 23 months ago by Steviespitfire
IS SATRIANI PLAYING HIS GUITAR LOCKED IN A CUPBOARD
Most disapponted. None of the tracks set me alight. I have a few of satriani's albums and a fine guitarist he is but he sounded like he was playing locked in a cupboard somewhere. Read more
Published 23 months ago by FastHand
Daft Name but Stunning Album!
So often supergroups just don't deliver - not the case with Chickenfoot. This album simply oozes class from start to finish and improves with every listen, even six months... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by M. F. DONNELLY
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