I know I have mentioned before my total dislike for Sam The Sham and his incessant internet ramblings and constant bashing of DLR, before Eddie’s death he would lash out the VH brothers periodically. Chickenfoot however, intrigued me and I was wondering what they would cook up. I also went to see them live and I know this may sound like me digging at Sham, but he was by far the weak link in this band. If you’ve seen them live you will know what I mean.
For instance, on tracks like Get It Up and Turnin’ Left the band will go off into a jam towards the end and cook up some real epic moments musically, and instead of walking off while they were in the groove he would just stand there flailing like some newbie at a fitness class. It’s the groovier tunes where this band really shine.
Soap On A Rope is a killer simple groove and so effective you can’t help but sing along. Get It Up is another killer tune with a great riff from Satch and that rhythm section is just so good. The best track however is a Turnin’ Left. Another killer groove from Smith and Anthony, but this track is all about Satriani. It’s good to see and hear Joe in a band environment and he just rules this track, and vocally this whole album is probably the highlight of Sham’s career.
This is a great record and any lovers of hard rock should be snapping this one up.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
