Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society - Hangover Music, Vol. 6
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Free Music Notes for Hangover Music, Vol. 6
Free Music Review: Wylde Man a Little Mellow; Still Shreds
Hit: 4 Stars
Mr. Wylde has produced a simple, beautiful, understated album that reveals his true talent. I came across this one by mistake, and it was my first Zakk purchase! Well, it really set me up for becoming a fan. This album, even after hearing his work with BLS and Ozzy, is still my fave. As a rock fan and a burgeoning rock guitarist, this album is awesome. Granted, it is for the mellow times. But you MUST hear the beautiful, soulful guitar work on Won't Find it There and the devastatingly accurate flamenco-inspired 40 second song Takillya (Estyabon). This man is a fabulous guitarist, and on this album he shows his true colors, his blue moods, with the amps turned down.
I read a Guitar One magazine interview when this was released that Mr.Wylde wanted the listener to know how he feels when the show is over, what's goin' on in his head on the bus in the morning, something the listener could relate to in a soulful way. Well, mr. Wylde, you nailed it. This album, from beginning to end (including a moving cover of Whiter Shade of Pale), is a beautiful composition to enjoy on a nice drive, with a cup of coffee in the morning, or especially late at night when everyone's asleep and you need to find yourself alone and mellow. Enjoy this masterpiece. Personally, I still can't believe it's the same guy that produced those searing shredding heavy metal tones with Ozzy and on albums like Sonic Brew and Alcohol Fueled Brewtality (live!). Good work, Mr. Wylde. This one will keep you coming back.
Free Music Review: black label society
Hit: 4 Stars
Very hard cd to find. took time to get it but it got here in the time i was told it would get here. Item was in decent shape.Free Music Review: A gentler, kinder Zakk Wylde
Hit: 4 Stars
Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde named this mostly unplugged album "Hangover Music" because it's an album which makes for a very easy listen. And if you have a hangover, you're probably not going to want to listen to any other kind of music. Imagine 2003's "The Blessed Hellride" being your night of drinking, and this album is an easy-to-swallow Aspirin.
There are a few crunchy riffs here and there, and a guitar solo also flares up in most of these songs, but for the most part, this is a completely new side of Mr. Wylde. The docile acoustic guitar strums, occasional dabbling in piano, and Zakk's deep, almost flinty crooning and passable singing voice make these songs very laid back, harmless, somewhat pretty, and even a bit bluesy at times. The lyrics aren't very harsh, either. Zakk omits words like "Crawl through the things that eat your flesh" in favor of inoffensive lines, which at times (e.g. "Woman, don't you cry") are downright sweet-hearted (aww, I know)!
"Hangover Music, Vol. 6" opens with "Crazy Or High." Aside from a surprisingly fast and wild guitar solo in the middle, this is a very relaxed song, with a slowly thumping drum beat. "Queen Of Sorrow" features a couple of semi-heavy licks, a beeping bass line, and another careening solo. "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" is one of the prettier songs on here, and has a piano, proper singing, guitar feedback, and a grumbling bass. "Takillya (Estyabon)," which has light, nimble-fingered guitar noodling, is equally as beautiful, though it's just an interlude. "She Deserves A Free Ride (Val's Song)," is very melancholy, and almost country music-esque; "Damage Is Done" includes ambient piano keys and a catchy sing-along chorus; "Layne" is a sweet, touching tribute to the late Alice In Chains singer who had a big influence on Zakk; "Woman Don't Cry" is a tender love song (yeah, you read that right!) And lastly, the cool thirteenth track, "Whiter Shade Of Pale," stands as the album's only piano driven ballad.
"Hangover Music, Vol. 6" isn't as mesmerizing as, say, Opeth's "Damnation," (because Zakk's voice isn't as great as Mikael Akerfeldt's), but it is still a darn good album! Highly recommended listen if you're a fan of Zakk Wylde/Black Label Society, if you like gentle, easy listening music, or if you spent last night on a binge.
Free Music Review: A Mixed Bag, but Generally Good
Hit: 4 Stars
A different approach from Zakk Wylde & Black Label Society, in that most of the songs feature some acoustic work, though often in conjunction with electric, and he doesn't use as many of the same guitar effects found on a number of his other albums. As such, this album relies more on songwriting and vocal performance.
Some songs really stand out, such as "Won't Find it Here," but others are forgettable. But it is nice that Zakk and BLS wanted to do something different, and the album is generally good and enjoyable. Some of his other albums get a bit repetitive, album to album, but this is a breath of fresh air.
Free Music Review: Book of Shadows + Black Label Society = Hangover
Hit: 5 Stars
"Hangover Music Vol. VI" is another groundbreaking work by the world legendary songwriter/guitarist Zakk Wylde. Having released four studio albums with Black Label Society prior to this release, his fans were surely reminiscent of the soft side of this brilliant musician, as we have previously witnessed it by his solo works in the 90's.
First, let me start by saying that his recent involvement with Black Label Society definitely helped this CD to step up one more direction with respect to his musicianship. Note: this CD was actually released under the name of Black Label Society, although Zakk had mostly contributed to it, from the songwriting to the instrumentation.
That said, "Hangover Music Vol. VI" is in the same lines with "Book of Shadows" except that the former contains more electronic instrumentation, which actually creates a good coupling of the acoustic and electronic elements. Unlike "Book of Shadows," you can actually hear his infamous guitar routine "Wah-Wah," for example at "House of Doom," and "Queen of Sorrow," which I believe to be very great thing. Now, he mixed his skills up to generate great music.
Another thing that significantly diffentiates "Hangover" from "Book of Shadows" is that Zakk rejuvenated his excellent Piano elements at the former work (although he used them for "Too Numb to Cry", another classic). As those who are familiar with "Pride & Glory," he is in particularly phenomenal when it comes to writing the piano-filled ballads, including "Sweet Jesus" and "Fadin' Away." At "Hangover," the piano instrumentation matches effectively with the band, which is no doubt about it; for example the piano is noticeable at "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow," "Damage is Done," and "Woman Wont' Cry."
Finally, I have to say that my favorite track is actually "Whiter Shade Of Pale," originally created/performed by the 60's British band Procol Harum. I like this song, mainly because Zakk sings the best here (at least within this album), almost reminding me how he had sang in the early 90's with Pride & Glory. His vox is extremely beautiful here, along with the magnificent piano. Also, his selection of this song (from the British progressive band) is enough to indicate the wider range of his music preferences.
Without any hesitation, I would recommend the purchase of this masterpiece (and it is relatively cheap at the amazon) if you are still considering the possession.