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Jim Bruer and the Loud & Rowdy – Songs from the Garage

Yes, you read that right, Jim Bruer. Yes, the man who was in HalfBaked and was Goat Boy on SNL. Yes, the same Jim Bruer who looks like a blurry eyed-stoner without even trying.

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9 years ago

May 25, 2016

Ron

Jim Bruer and the Loud & Rowdy – Songs from the Garage

Reviewed by Ron Senyo

Yes, you read that right, Jim Bruer. Yes, the man who was in Half Baked and was Goat Boy on SNL. Yes, the same Jim Bruer who looks like a blurry eyed-stoner without even trying.

If it surprises you that he has put out an ‘metal” album then you obviously really have no clue who Jim Bruer is. Jim and his band Loud&Rowdy are bringing back old school rock/metal with doses of comedic flare.

Released on May, 27th 2016 through Metal Blade Records, the album is a good mix of pure comedy genius, rock/metal roots with the dynamic of an aging metal confronting the complexities and insanity of running a family of his own.

The album kicks off with the hit single “Thrash” for which the band has also released a hysterical video. It is the prefect song for men in their late 30’s and older stuck between wanting to be the cool rocker guy and appeasing his wife and family. It illustrates how the wife, kids, and everyone surrounding you can cramp your style. “Down goes garage door, on goes the head phones” Jim sings as he prepare to rock out in his garage. The song has a very good thrash metal sound to it with a tasty rock hooks and simply makes you want to pump your fist and sing along.

The next track “Raising Teenage Girls” is exactly what you would expect from a father and shit you have to deal with having girls. “Old School” which refers to so many kick ass rock and metal bands and all things related to them with quirky like puns. You have to listen to it a few times to get them all and still every time you will find more. The next two tracks I’d like to explain before I go into details. When AC/DC singer had to call it quits and everyone was wondering who should replace him, I had Bruer at the top of my list. Now that being said “My Rock ‘n Roll Dream” is a spoken blues type song with Brian Johnson of AC/DC. The lyrics explore Jim’s his life. “Mr. Rock ‘n Roll” is a song that Brian and Jim do together. It’s like a dream come true, good ‘ole time rock song. “Family Warrior” is another song influenced by Jim’s family, that makes you want to just head bang, with a chorus that forces you to sing along.

The CD wraps up with “The Unexplained” which begins with a nice acoustic melody then BAM! it kicks you in the chops. The album is eleven tracks of just pure awesomeness with amazing sound quality and the band that perfectly compliments Jim’s vocals.

Go out and get this album you will not be dissatisfied!

Track list:

“Thrash”
“Raising Teenage Girls”
“Old School”
“Be a Dick 2Nite”
“My Rock n Roll Dream”(featuring Brian Johnson)
“Mr. Rock n Roll” (featuring Brian Johnson)
“Who’s Better Than Us?!”
“Family Warrior”
“Sugar Rush”
“Wannabe”
“The Unexplained”

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Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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Marilyn Manson is Back

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2 months ago

November 25, 2024

Ron

Marilyn Manson just released his 12th album “One Assassination Under God-Chapter 1” on November 22nd 2024.

This album in my opinion is the best album Manson has put out since Holy Wood. It has a feeling of albums old and new with little hints of Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals and Holy Wood.

The album opens up with “One Assassination Under God” which just gets you ready for what’s to come. With Manson Just finishing his tour, This is the Manson we have been needing for years now. He looks good and sounds great.

Putting out a few singles from the album , the overall feeling of this album is great. It’s been a while since I’ve like a full album of Manson, while this album isn’t perfect it’s as close as perfection of those early albums were. Of course I love the singles “As Sick as the Secrets we Keep” and “Raise the Red Flag” but I also really enjoyed songs like “Death is not a costume”, “Nod if you understand” and “Sacrilegious”

I think this new chapter of Mansons life and music is exciting , I hope we get more tours in 2025 and maybe some over the top stage shows like we did in the late 90s early 2000s. I feel the younger generation hasn’t experience a real “Full” on Manson show yet and it’s time for the King to take back his throne at the top of the Shock Rock mountain.

ALL HAIL MARILYN MANSON

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BUSH 30th ANNIVERSARY OF “SIXTEEN STONE” VINYL

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2 months ago

November 20, 2024

Ron

I remember when this album came out in 1994 . I was 15 and really discovering all types of music. As being a typical teenage boy I seen the band name “Bush” and thought hmm I love bush, let’s check it out. It was such an amazing album from beginning to end.

The new released vinyl that just came out on November 17th is such a testament to this album being as great then as it is now. Listening to the vinyl just brought back so many memories of being an angst teenager that just wanted to heard. The vinyl package is amazing with lots of photos of the band throughout the years and the sound of the vinyl is so pristine.

I got my hands on the opaque red vinyl and just looks awesome spinning on the player. It’s crazy to think that this album has so many hits and no filler songs, even the songs that didn’t become hits are just as good as the hits.

With the hits being “Glycerine”, “Everything Zen” , “Comedown” “Little Things” and “Machinehead” but some of my favorite songs are not the hits songs like “Swim”, “Bomb” and “Alien” which is probably my favorite song on the album. If you’re a fan of Bush or this album or just want to dive into the mid 90s Grunge/Post Grunge era this is a key album to have in your collection.

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ALICE IN CHAINS “BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE” VINYL REVIEW

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4 months ago

October 3, 2024

Ron

Alice In Chains have Re-Released the 2009 album on vinyl. This album was the first Alice In Chains in 14 years and the first album with guitarist/singer Willam DuVall after Layne Staley passed away in 2002.

I was a huge Alice In Chains fan and was a big fan of both Layne and Jerry. When this album first came out I remember sorta pushing it the side only cause of sadness about Layne but after hearing “Check My Brain” I gave it a chance and was so glad that I did. This album is amazing and really put Alice In Chains back into the mainstream.

The vinyl not only looks super awesome but sounds amazing. If you’re a fan of Alice In Chains and into collecting Vinyl, this album is a must in your collection. It’s a great packed vinyl with 2 vinyls included.

Side A: All Secrets Known, Check My Brain and Last of My Kind. Side B: Your Decision, A Looking in View. Side C: When The Sun Rose Again, Acid Bubble, Lesson Learned. Side D: Take Her Out, Private Hell, Black Gives Away To Blue