The next few tracks on the album kind of sound like they were written while she was down there. This tragedy, combined with previous the loss of Chris Cornell in 2017 led to Taylor Momsen spiralling down into what she described as “a very dark rabbit hole of depression and substance abuse”. You see in 2018 the bands long-time producer Kato Kandwala was killed in a motorcycle accident. Now we move onto the fourth track on the album, titled ’25’, and it’s at this point I think it’s a good time to share the background to this album in general. Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine fame features on this blistering track – both in terms of guitar playing and the cutting truth behind their chant! This is a fist pumping, head banging, chorus shouting anthem and would be incredible to see live! These three initial tracks showcase an amazing level of skill and song writing, a deep understanding for rhythmic and melodic hooks, they stand tall and proud as brilliant rock and roll singles and really stay with the listener for a long time. ‘AND SO IT WENT’ continues in the same vein, hitting hard, driving deep and covering some very current political feelings. The guitar solo is somewhat disjointed although the timing change in the middle is refreshing and keeps you hooked and keeps drawing you deeper with every word form Taylors lips. Drawing you in deeper and deeper with Taylors enticing lyrics, Ben Philips guitar work is weaved in perfectly to grab the listener and refuses to let go. Hot on the heels comes ‘ONLY LOVE CAN SAVE ME NOW’ a slower but chunkier track that oozes melodic hooks and catchy lyrics. I am in no doubt that this song is a number one single contender. The rhythm, melody and composition is excellent, a great track to get heads nodding and one that is catchy enough to stay with you for days after a single listen. The short sharp punchy riffage supplied by Ben Philips on guitar hits the spot every time and the wonderful staccato drumming of Jamie Perkins and chunky bass playing of Mark Damon really hammer that sound home. Taylor Momsen’s voice is phenomenal, showing off her fantastic range and skill – something of a trademark of the band. It kicks the album off in proper style and, put simply, this is an absolutely brilliant track! Proper rocking good fun, the sort of song that wears its influences on its sleeve and could have come from a band like the late great Motorhead. The latest to add to that list is in fact the titular song to their new album ‘DEATH BY ROCK AND ROLL’.
The Pretty Reckless were formed in 2009 and already have a string of hits under their belt, indeed many will know them for their tracks ‘MAKE ME WANNA DIE’, ‘HEAVEN KNOWS’ and ‘TAKE ME DOWN’. From the big apple itself, they’re young, they’re popular and they are The Pretty Reckless!
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