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The hotly-anticipated follow-up to Airbourne’s barnstorming 2007 debut does not disappoint. It should also come as no surprise to anyone that No Guts. No Glory. is Runnin’ Wild part two. After all, the Aussie rockers set out their stall in considerable style, and it’s way too early to be moving the merchandise up-market. In the world of hard rock and heavy metal, originality is not particularly prized. The real treasure lies in forging a fistful of the hoariest old clichés into glorious, mind-blowing, max-volume gold. It’s harder than it sounds, but these guys have it down.
Rough, tough and tighter than spray-on jeans, the bad lads from Warrnambool, Victoria are taking the explosive, in-your-face energy of fellow countrymen AC/DC and Rose Tattoo to a new generation. Their fusion of rock, blues and boogie is instantly infectious, and if preserving the past is their sole purpose, it’s a noble one.
Delivering cheap thrills with no questions asked, No Guts. No Glory. is an exuberant celebration of youthful verve, vitality and, inevitably, rebellion. No Way But the Hard Way, Blonde, Bad and Beautiful, Back on the Bottle: the song titles alone tell booze-drenched and sometimes sordid tales of hard rockin’, hard drinking and generally having nothing left to lose. Musically, it’s always all and never nothing. Bottom of the Well is the closest they ever come to a change of pace, and it’s no ballad.
Fronted by lovable lunatic Joel O'Keeffe, Airbourne’s success has largely been built on their bulldozing live show. The stage is their natural habitat, where they reign supreme amid a tantalizing scent of danger. No great shock, then, that they’ve yet to find a way to bottle the magic for mass consumption. This raucous collection of three-minute knee-tremblers, however, is as close as it gets. Swilling whiskey and spitting gravel, over-driven and over here, this is aural Prozac for the 21st century. --Greg Moffitt
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No Guts. No Glory. is the second album from hard rocking Aussies Airbourne, and includes the single "Get Busy Livin'". Inspired by the likes of Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Angel City, Rose Tattoo, AC/DC, and Motorhead, Airbourne have been waving the rock and roll flag for Australia since 2003's debut album, "Runnin' Wild".
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Big Jim
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Make no mistake this is a fine, energetic, lively and fun album. The problem is you know exactly what you are going to get so that by the end, and this is more true of the deluxe edition, it all sort of blends into one conglomorate of noise. It's a good noise mind you but I will be intrigued as to what this band can do for their third album because they have surely mined this seam to death.
Some of the other reviewers are obviously quite correct with the AC/DC comparisons and the band are more than willing to admit this, but I detect more than a little influence of Slade with this lot especially with the vocals.
So all in all this is fine as far as it goes but don't listen to this if you expect subtlety or new ideas.
Some of the other reviewers are obviously quite correct with the AC/DC comparisons and the band are more than willing to admit this, but I detect more than a little influence of Slade with this lot especially with the vocals.
So all in all this is fine as far as it goes but don't listen to this if you expect subtlety or new ideas.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Blackwell
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
well done amazon ordered this a few days ago and it arrives 3 days prior to official released,superb.I have had a couple of days to listen and that it is a good album is not in question,however its not as good as the debut and most songs are basically interchangeable.
Airbourne have went lock stock and barrel for the Ac/Dc comparisons ,right down to the Angus Young guitar solo's.When does immitation become parody?Airbourne really need to branch out and develop their own sound or they will lose momentum
Pretty much every song follows the same pattern,booming drums,sing along chorus,emulating mid 70's Ac/Dc and after a while it becomes samey,there are no 'Ride On's here,at times there is the whiff of one trick pony.
If you want no frills rock n roll then this is the disc for you,it is great but i was hoping for more,some progression,i like Airbourne but it would be a pity if the disappear amid criticism that they dont have their own style.their next album really has to take some chances
Airbourne have went lock stock and barrel for the Ac/Dc comparisons ,right down to the Angus Young guitar solo's.When does immitation become parody?Airbourne really need to branch out and develop their own sound or they will lose momentum
Pretty much every song follows the same pattern,booming drums,sing along chorus,emulating mid 70's Ac/Dc and after a while it becomes samey,there are no 'Ride On's here,at times there is the whiff of one trick pony.
If you want no frills rock n roll then this is the disc for you,it is great but i was hoping for more,some progression,i like Airbourne but it would be a pity if the disappear amid criticism that they dont have their own style.their next album really has to take some chances
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I absolutely loved their debut full length album 'Runnin' Wild' and was really looking forward to this, but oh dear.............
I have given the album time in the hope it would grow on me, but it hasn't.
Too many of the tracks sound exactly the same, with none of the catchiness of the tracks from the debut, even the singles from this album are weak.
Let's hope they can come back from this and deliver a cracking third album.
I have given the album time in the hope it would grow on me, but it hasn't.
Too many of the tracks sound exactly the same, with none of the catchiness of the tracks from the debut, even the singles from this album are weak.
Let's hope they can come back from this and deliver a cracking third album.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple High octaine fun
Yes Airbourne are pretty much just Ac/Dc under another name everybody knows and accepts this and most apparently love it. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Cubby Kovu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Rock 'n' Roll
These guys are making their own mark on the beautiful noise laid down by AC/DC, Motorhead, Judas Priest, and many other great rock bands. I can't wait for the new album in May.
Published 24 days ago by Andrew Hathorn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not as the debut
I like the band, they are young, fresh, with full of energy and know to rock n' roll.
The album is ok for a second release and in generally i love it, but is lower than the... Read more
The album is ok for a second release and in generally i love it, but is lower than the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Yaniv Riahi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast and Loud
Like some of the other reviews say, yes, there are many similarities with AC/DC and Slade. If Noddy Holder hadn't turned down the offer to replace the late Bon Scott and join... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Moosegoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cd Purchase
CD was ordered and arrived very quickly and and now completes my Airbourne collection. Would recomend the site to others.
Published 4 months ago by Pete
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not THAT good
It's ok but not what I was looking for.
I have heard a couple of cracking tracks by these guys on "Planet Rock", which is my lifeblood at work. Read more
I have heard a couple of cracking tracks by these guys on "Planet Rock", which is my lifeblood at work. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Terry Heath
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY IT
'FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL' is worth the price by itself - this is a great band that has a great lead man- his voice and the way the band play together reminds me of bon scott... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr G Holford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Raising the flag for ROCK N ROLL
I purchased Airbourne's first album after only hearing the title track, and I absolutely loved it - I am 18 years of age and half Australian, so to hear an entire album like that... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jimmy B
5.0 out of 5 stars
pure Rock n Roll
if you like classic AC/DC then you will like this album.
the second one is worth getting too!
also do try and see these guys live, you wont be dissapointed!
the second one is worth getting too!
also do try and see these guys live, you wont be dissapointed!
Published 18 months ago by violetta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Fun
This Band are brilliant. Lots of fun, good hard rock n roll! Great album for rocking out to wherever or whatever you may be doing! Buy it!!!!
Published 20 months ago by Hells Bells
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