JuiceheaD “How To Sail a Sinking Ship” review
JuiceheaD
Tommy Kloss: Bass
Mike Garelli: Drums
Rob Vannice: Guitars/Vocals
To be honest, I couldn’t have even told you whether or not this band was still together, but I was actually stoked to hear JuiceheaD had a new album coming out. In a sea of metalcore-screamo albums being churned out like baby puke, it’s always cool to hear of an old school punk band still pumping out records. Hearing How to Sail a Sinking Ship was produced by longtime Misfits and Ramones collaborator, John Cafiero, made me even more excited to check it out. Oi!
10.4.11
Track Listing:
1. Better Days
2. Rotting from the Inside
3. Death of Democracy
4. Lorraine
5. Deadly Nightshade
6. A Fire That Always Burns
7. No Good Deed
8. Kiss Your Pretty Ass Goodbye
9. Black Roses
10. How to Sail a Sinking Ship
11. American Dream
12. When I Fall From Grace
13. Disenchanted Youth
14. No Regrets
15. Pissing in the Wind
16. Take Your Home
17. Rick James
18. Until We Meet Again
19. Sail On
20. How to Sail a Sinking Ship ((reprise))
Misfits Records is releasing their latest, How to Sail a Sinking Ship, which drops October 4th. Better Days starts the album off with a mellow mood; at this point I’m neither loving or hating it. As the record continues, they are consistent with the low-energy punk sound, to the point of me almost being like “C’mon guys… where’s the punch?” But then again, it IS JuiceheaD and they aren’t exactly screaming lyrics and killing guitar solos. They are very… what you see is what you get, and I actually respect that! It’s got a “not trying too hard” feel but at the same time, definitely doesn’t suck.
It seems like the perfect tuneage for a punk rock wedding or just some background music that you don’t want to overpower whatever event you’re having. It doesn’t bore me but doesn’t really snag at my ear-taste-buds either.
Lorraine is a catchy track for sure. It sounds really retro (in a good way), with a more upbeat start than most other songs on this album. It’s one of those backward love songs where you assume it’s about some chick he [the songwriter] loves, but then when you really listen to the lyrics, “Goodbye Lorriaine. Oh girl, I hope you’re doing well. Goodbye Lorraine, oh yeah, oh girl, I hope you burn in Hell.” You really can’t help but smile.
Boys, I hope Lorraine IS burning in hell for your sake, because I dig your new record. You didn’t blow my panties off, but hey, I’m just not that easy. Don’t miss their upcoming tour with The Misfits:
Tour Dates:
Sept 29 – Santa Clara, CA – The Avalon
Sept 30 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theater
Oct 2 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Oct 3 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Oct 4 – West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
Oct 5 – Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre
Oct 6 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Oct 7 – Scottsdale, AZ – The Canyon
Oct 8 – Albuquerque, NM – Historic El Rey Theater
Oct 9 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Oct 14 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
Oct 15 – Auburn, ME – Club Texas
Oct 16 – Danvers, MA – The Palace Ballroom
Oct 18 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
Oct 19 – Murfreesboro, TN – Gilligan’s
Oct 20 – Newport, KY – The Historic Southgate House
Oct 21 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct 22 – Detroit, MI – Harpos
Oct 23 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
Oct 25 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
Oct 26 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
Oct 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Oct 29 – Toledo, OH – The Omni
Oct 31- New York, NY – B.B. Kings
Nov 3 – Towson, MD – Recher Theatre
Nov 4 – Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
Nov 5 – Clifton Park, NY – Northern Lights
Nov 6 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Nov 9 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
Nov 10 – Houston, TX – Stereo Live
Nov 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Pour House
Nov 12 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
Nov 14 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Nov 17 – Orlando, FL – Firestone Live
Nov 18 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Nov 19 – Daytona Beach, FL – Sickboys
Nov 20 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
Juiceheadmusic.com
Misfitsrecords.com
About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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