This is not my favorite album from the L.A. patriots Eagles of Death Metal. I think this band have the coolest name for a rock'n' roll band. I enjoy some tunes like ''High Voltage'' and ''WannaBe in LA'' but in my opinion this is only an average album...
It's certainly proof of musical character that Jesse Hughes strives to make each EODM record a little different, but while it definitely has a sound, Heart On is simultaneously less spontaneous *and* less finished than its two predecessors. Which doesn't mean it lacks great moments -- High Voltage, I'm Your Torpedo, etc. -- or that it's not still better than most of the rock junk coming down the pike.
Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age is not the front man for EoDM, he plays drums here. Jesse Hughes is the front man for EoDM. No offense, just wanted to clear that up because their lead abilities are different for anyone who isn't familiar with one or the other and didn't read the bio.
That's all I'm sayin'.
The singer/guitarist from "Queens of the Stone Age" also fronts this band on his off days. EoDM is more stripped down band that explores different influences than the hard rock QotSA. Unfortunately, even though I can hear the makings of some great songs here, they are all under polished and poorly recorded. The entire album sounds like a few mics were set up in a room and the vocals overdubbed on that. The guitars sound very tiny and tinny. The songwriting sounds rushed. Many of the songs needed more time to fully flesh out. Instead they meander a bit or good hooks are paired with foddor. Listened to in the background it sounds like a very good album. But when you pay attention you realize it all doesn't gel and it's a very poor outing.
You will enjoy this,just get it.They do not disappoint at all.Great rock "n" roll,one of the best this fall.
...it's not a compliment. I like EoDM because they're lo-lo-fi. This, to me, sounds over-produced or something. It's not rough enough. Get the earlier stuff, instead.
This album is what rock-n-roll is supposed to sound like. EODM never disappoint! "Now I'm a fool" is destined to be a Radio hit if they can get the playtime. Other top songs would be "Anything 'Cept The Truth", "WannaBe in L.A.", "Secret Plans", "Heart On"
And absolutely worth at least a handful of downloads! Agree with many of the astute comments above. Not as much fun as the first album but perhaps their tightest and most stylistically varied. Agreed that this one is a little "heavier" and bit closer to Queens of the Stone Age than the first album but still a highly enjoyable and typically fun Eagles LP.
wow, this kinda sux. a few songs reminded me of why i dig EODM, but the rest of it is a serious snoozefest. just saw them live and they still rock the house but not so sure how these new ones will fit in. maybe this will grow on me but on first blush i'm pretty disappointed.
