Supersuckers - Paid
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Free Music Review: If this review doesn't sell you on Paid, then nothing will
Hit: 5 Stars
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For well over a decade, I have followed the Rock and Roll wonder that is the Supersuckers. Starting around 1993 (give or take a year) I stumbled upon this band while trying to satisfy my "grunge rock" thirst by sweeping over every indie and chain record store in my stomping grounds of Pennsylvania and Ohio. While looking for the Sub Pop release "Screaming Life/Fopp" EP by Soundgarden, I found the CD of a band that would forever change my world, in ways that I never could of imagined. "The Smoke of Hell" grabbed my attention, and my teenage spirit/angst...and never let go. Some would read this and say, "This guy is being a little over-dramatic about finding a new CD/band", but my admiration for the band developed into something a bit more personal over the years, and I will not bore anyone with the details. Long story short, they are rock chameleons that can write and perform anything that that strikes their fancy, and do it so well you often will crap your pants in astonishment. Their relentless, never ending touring schedule year after year and adversity hurdling is the stuff of punk rock legend, and this band should never be taken lightly. The diversity of their records and live talent has made them one of the ultimate "musicians band". If only the world would snap out of their Alt. Rock haze, these guys would sell more records than one could count...and maybe, just maybe, obliterate anything that would resemble the carbon-copy rock acts that popular radio is so stuck on. When Eddie Spaghetti states at a show that the Supersuckers are the "Greatest Rock & Roll band in the world", it is no gimmick or joke. Enough of this rant, let's get to talkin' about "Paid".
The title track screams the ethic of this band. Following their career has shown me how strong an individual, or group of, has to be to handle staying in a turbulent, cut-throat business for almost 20 years now. If life hands you a lemon, you stop the lemon into the ground, punch the guy who gave it to you, keep on touring, write more songs, and start your own label. "Gotta work and gotta get paid" is a lyric that any lower to middle class American can relate to, and the fact that radio has passed over a possible anthem makes me want to storm several radio exec offices and start breaking faces. Kudos to the Discovery Channel for picking it for "The Deadliest Catch".
"Breaking Honey's Heart" is a tender little diddy that is carrying the torch lit by Eddies' superb solo albums "The Sauce" and "Old #2". Again...great lyrics, great idea, great melody...how can you not relate to this song. I've screwed up with my special lady friend at least 17 times just last week.
"I like It All Man" is reminiscent of the speed heard in "La Mano Corunda", and also satisfies the taste for more down and dirty rock songs that could be on a track "Evil Powers Of Rock And Roll" and "MFers Be Trippin." This song speaks the truth.
"Here I Am", to me, shows the progression of the band into the dynamo that they are today. Incorporating and intro...then counting down like Dee Dee, changing the time and blowing your socks off with some signature Rock and Roll. Love that driving drum beat.
When I heard the rock version of "Road Worn And Weary" I almost ran through a wall due to pure exhilaration. Again, showing some serious chops, they take a totally awesome, original, and beautifully worded country song and make it serious contender for one of their best rock songs. Why can't all band progress like this? That's a rhetorical question. Answer: They all suck. This is a true anthemic masterpiece that anyone who hasn't showered for 8 days can always appreciate. Side note: Stay away from pulled pork sandwiches at highway truck stops.
With "Creepy Jackalope Eye", I might sound a bit redundant. I feel the same way with this as "Road Worn and Weary". They take a great song, written quite a while ago (released 1994), and turn it into a great alternative version. But in this case, it's flip flopped, when comparing it to the above. But wait...just when you think the song is staying with the slower time and country twang...they rock it out 2:22 seconds in! Impressive. I'll just leave it at that.
I really could get a little more detailed about all of these songs, but hopefully you, the potential buyer, are sold on this record by now. The guys in the band should be proud of this, and I know that they already are. This work shows the progression of a band that is only getting better. So you, potential buyer, throw down that $[...] and treat yourself to the best. Hail, Hail Rock & Roll.
Free Music Review: Rockin' St. Andrews in Detroit
Hit: 5 Stars
Saw the Little Steven's tour last night, and the Supersuckers didn't disappoint. They played "Paid" and rocked the house. Good tune that fits in well with their line-up of great songs. Free Music Review: Definitely worth the purchase
Hit: 5 Stars
This EP has been met with some mixed reviews (not just on here, but within my group of friends as well), but I'm going to tilt the scales some more in favor of it because I absolutely love it. It brings you a nice sampling of everything the 'suckers are great at. Having heard Breaking Honey's Heart live a few times prior to this release, I was pleasantly surprised that it's on the EP as a slower track. I like the sped up, rockin version they play live, but I like this one just as much. I know that some people don't like the reworked versions of Roadworn & Weary and Creepy Jackalope Eye. Some even think of it as "cheating" to re-work 2 previously done songs for a 6 track EP. And that's cool if you like the original styles better, but it is definitely a treat to have a rocked out version of Roadworn & Weary as well as a mellow, bluesier version of Creepy Jackalope Eye. I personally feel that when bands rework their songs, especially when they do it right, it forces you to take a step back and re-examine your perspective on the song. All in all, this EP is an excellent release, I adore it, and I think it is a fine example of why the 'suckers are the greatest rock n roll band in the world. Free Music Review: The Songs Don't Sound the Same
Hit: 5 Stars
Nonething less that what you'd expect from the greatest Rock and Roll band in the world. Check out the video clip for "Paid" on google video ! Song writing and sound are the best yet !Free Music Review: Loved it!
Hit: 4 Stars
No sense in wastin' words. Great CD, as expected, from the fab 'suckers. Love all of the songs. Can't stop listening to Breakin' Honey's Heart and Paid. Check it out.....