| Written by Alex Stojanovic TRACK LISTING Louder Harder Faster Devil Dancer Perfect Only Broken Heart U In My Life Music Man Faded New Rebellion Big Sandy Choose Your Fate Let It Go Release Date: May 12, 2017 Label: Frontiers Records Website: www.warrantrocks.com www.facebook.com/warrantrocks |  |
WARRANT IS:
Robert Mason - Vocals Erik Turner - Guitars & backing vocals Joey Allen - Guitars & backing vocals
Jerry Dixon - Bass & backing vocals Steven Sweet - Drums & backing vocals
Robert Mason - Vocals Erik Turner - Guitars & backing vocals Joey Allen - Guitars & backing vocals
Jerry Dixon - Bass & backing vocals Steven Sweet - Drums & backing vocals
My first introduction to Warrant was in 2005 when I was 13. My dad played me "Down Boys" and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and I was hooked instantly. When a majority of people think of Warrant, the first song that obviously comes to mind is "Cherry Pie", and sometimes they can be labelled as a one-hit-wonder because of that song, but they've got a plethora of other great songs and other hits in the catalog. Of course, there's people that just prefer the Jani Lane era, people that prefer the current Robert Mason era and fans that love both eras. Usually when a classic band loses one of its key members and key songwriters, there's going to be some polarization between fans. With Warrant, I will say that I'm one of those people that prefers the material of the Jani Lane era just a tad bit more, but I have to say that Robert Mason is doing one hell of a job and he's a great vocalist, and the last album Rockaholic was really solid. After 6 years, Warrant are ready to unleash some new music with their new album Louder Harder Faster and there's a lot to like on here. Let's get into the album.
Things start off with a direct kick to the face with the title track "Louder Harder Faster" and we get a few more of these throughout the album like "Perfect", "New Rebellion", "Faded" and "Devil Dancer". If you love the slightly more up-tempo tracks, the title track and "New Rebellion" will satisfy you. I always enjoy catchy and grooving riffs. Erik Turner and Joey Allen provide plenty of these all throughout the record. Combine these with the impressive vocals of Mason and the low end of Jerry Dixon and Steven Sweet, and you've got some memorable songs. Sitting alongside the plethora of great rockers is the enjoyable ballad "U In My Life". As the song goes on, you would think that it just consists of piano, guitar and vocals, but the drums come in during the last minute.
Aside from being one of the record's catchiest cuts, there's something worth noting in "Big Sandy", and that is that when the title is sung, the melody sounds identical to the chorus in Scorpions' "Big City Nights", but this won't be a big issue. Things start to get a bit predictable in the last couple of tracks, but "Let It Go" is guaranteed to stand out with those who enjoy simple and straightforward hard rock. In conclusion, Louder Harder Faster is another solid offering from one of the most respected bands of the late 80s and early 90s. If you're on the fence about Warrant with Mason on vocals, I highly suggest you give this album a listen. I'm sure you'll find something that you dig.
Highs: "Louder Harder Faster", "Devil Dancer" and "New Rebellion"
Lows: If straighforward hard rock isn't your thing, steer clear.
Final Rating: 7/10
Things start off with a direct kick to the face with the title track "Louder Harder Faster" and we get a few more of these throughout the album like "Perfect", "New Rebellion", "Faded" and "Devil Dancer". If you love the slightly more up-tempo tracks, the title track and "New Rebellion" will satisfy you. I always enjoy catchy and grooving riffs. Erik Turner and Joey Allen provide plenty of these all throughout the record. Combine these with the impressive vocals of Mason and the low end of Jerry Dixon and Steven Sweet, and you've got some memorable songs. Sitting alongside the plethora of great rockers is the enjoyable ballad "U In My Life". As the song goes on, you would think that it just consists of piano, guitar and vocals, but the drums come in during the last minute.
Aside from being one of the record's catchiest cuts, there's something worth noting in "Big Sandy", and that is that when the title is sung, the melody sounds identical to the chorus in Scorpions' "Big City Nights", but this won't be a big issue. Things start to get a bit predictable in the last couple of tracks, but "Let It Go" is guaranteed to stand out with those who enjoy simple and straightforward hard rock. In conclusion, Louder Harder Faster is another solid offering from one of the most respected bands of the late 80s and early 90s. If you're on the fence about Warrant with Mason on vocals, I highly suggest you give this album a listen. I'm sure you'll find something that you dig.
Highs: "Louder Harder Faster", "Devil Dancer" and "New Rebellion"
Lows: If straighforward hard rock isn't your thing, steer clear.
Final Rating: 7/10
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