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Track Listings
| 1. Keep on Swinging |
| 2. Wild Animal |
| 3. You Want To |
| 4. Until the Sun Comes |
| 5. Run From Revelation |
| 6. Jordan |
| 7. All the Way |
| 8. The Heist |
| 9. Three Fingers |
| 10. Nava |
| 11. Manifest Destiny Pt.1 |
| 12. Manifest Destiny Pt.2 |
| 13. True |
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The second full-length studio album from blues-rockers Rival Sons, Head Down follows the 2011 release Time and Pressure.
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Hard rockin' blues injected cracker of an album, Led Zeppelin-esque, you might say.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Question. Can four Krishna following vegetarians be the future of rock'n'roll? On the evidence of this album, and last years Pressure And Time, perhaps they can, but they're managing it by looking firmly to the past. Anyone who has heard Pressure And Time, or their debut, knows that there is more than a touch of Zeppelin and Free to their music. It's perhaps unfortunate that the lead singles off both this album and the previous one are amongst their most Zeppelinesque tracks. Unfortunate, because the Sons are not another Kingdom Come. Yes, the Zeps clearly influence the sound but there is so much more to their music. It is certainly firmly based in the late sixties, early seventies with nods to The Who, The Pretty Things and Grateful Dead but it is done with such enthusiasm that it somehow feels fresh. When they rock these guys certainly know how to rock, the guitar playing is excellent throughout and the rhythm section are tighter than than a strippers thong. There are a couple of beautiful acoustic tracks here that allow Jay Buchanan to show what an outstanding singer he is. Again more than just a Robert Plant clone. All in all this is a wonderful rock album that takes you back to a time when musicians knew how to play and followed their muse instead of the dictates of desperate record companies. So if you're unsure whether or not to buy this album, hesitate no longer it's a corker. If vegetarianism can get you to make music this good, it's time to drop the steaks and get on the mung beans!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J. Burns
Format:Audio CD
This album is a joy to listen to, there is so much pure emotion in the songs that you can't help but be moved. The bands confidence just shines out and the level of expertise in their playing is obvious even from their last album. I don't believe that any artist(s)have ever released music that has not been influenced by someone in the past, even John Cale's"Two Minutes Silence" was stolen from the power cut on Greasy Truckers (or vice versa). Sure you can tell who have influenced them but it is a huge list and they have never tried to slavishly copy those artist(s). I can only say that in my opinion this album does not have a duff track on it, some may be weaker than others but no one has yet created the perfect album. If anyone did what would there be to strive for? Well I've been listening to music since the early sixties and I can't remember being this excited since Hendrix, Gentle Giant, Tull, The Who and Free. Long Live Rock as someone once said.
John Burns
John Burns
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Sudworth
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have listened to this a number of times this week and I think this is an excellent album for a number of reasons. The range of style of songs is wide from the rock 'keep on swinging' to progressive style ' manifest destiny' to beautiful 'Jordan' which is a lament/celebration.
When I first heard Jordan it reaised the hairs on the back of my neck as I thought it was so good - not sentimental but recognising sometimes you have to let go and in Manifest Destiny (Parts 1 and 2) its a longer song telling a story of what I think was the Native Americans.
But I think the song I like the most is Run from Revalation - a more honest view about 'i want to do it again' - and what I'm sure will be superb live
These guys are developing from the initial 'led zep alike' tag which is frankly now redundant
This is a huge step forward in my opinion - so much it displaced Clockwork Angels in the car stereo - now that is a recommendation !
When I first heard Jordan it reaised the hairs on the back of my neck as I thought it was so good - not sentimental but recognising sometimes you have to let go and in Manifest Destiny (Parts 1 and 2) its a longer song telling a story of what I think was the Native Americans.
But I think the song I like the most is Run from Revalation - a more honest view about 'i want to do it again' - and what I'm sure will be superb live
These guys are developing from the initial 'led zep alike' tag which is frankly now redundant
This is a huge step forward in my opinion - so much it displaced Clockwork Angels in the car stereo - now that is a recommendation !
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5.0 out of 5 stars
new favourite band!
only heard one song before .so took a chance.worth it and more.retro with a modern twist.rock lives! going to find out more about this lot!
Published 19 days ago by Mr. G. G. Geddes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rivalk Sons - Head Down
Stunning! This is one of the finest Rock records I have in my collection and I suggest you buy one and find out why!
Published 1 month ago by Jabof 33
3.0 out of 5 stars
hit and miss
There are two and at a push 3 great songs on thios album. The rest just didn't light my fire too much.
Published 2 months ago by marags
3.0 out of 5 stars
bit too much filler
I'd heard a couple of tracks on the radio and thought "Yay, they rock!" Well, they do, but only on a couple of tracks! Read more
Published 2 months ago by crowdance
5.0 out of 5 stars
ZEPPELIN SPIRIT LIVES ON!!!!! Another exciting new band to look...
Head Down, in my opinion is Rival Sons' best work yet! It's on a completely different level than their previous albums and eps... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Artur Talpa
5.0 out of 5 stars
rivals all
this is the first album of rival sons i have bought it is excellent heard a couple of tracks from my classic rock mag cds
Published 3 months ago by torrance watson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Keeping the good work up
Not as good as their previous, but still a very good album. Rival Sons are building up a reputation as an awesome live act, and backing it up with two fine albums. Read more
Published 3 months ago by colincamel
5.0 out of 5 stars
head down.
Having got theire first album ,i was looking forward to this one. I was not dissapointed. Full of bluesy sounnds,with a hint of sixies thrown in. Read more
Published 3 months ago by chelseaman49
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
A brilliant little album relaxing, different and completely addictive. Rival sons are truly a talented a remarkable band set apart by pure skill in there trade
Published 3 months ago by amanda
4.0 out of 5 stars
Xmas present for (classic rock) loving sister-in-law
I bought this as a Xmas present for my (classic rock loving) sister-in-law. She's got it in her car at the moment, and hasn't said it's rubbish, so I reckon it must be a hit! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. R. L. Murrell
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