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Rating: Last studio effort for the revived Buckcherry of Josh Todd and Keith Nelson. They were born in '95 in Los Angeles, but their first self-titled album would only see the light four years later, just on the brink of the new millennium. The boys even managed to open some dates for AC/DC in 2000, winning important segments of the audience. After the debut album came "Time Bomb" dated 2001, and now we arrive to the present day and to the album I am about to review.
"15" was released in 2005, recorded in just two weeks (hence the album's title) with an entirely new line-up, except for the two founding members Josh Todd and Keith Nelson, the group's voice and guitar respectively.
The album opens with "So Far," and the dance begins... "Drinking and smoking and fucking and making nothing..." In short, it's "pure" Hard/Glam/Sleaze Rock, for all lovers of the best Guns n' Roses. A healthy dose of Hard Rock that gets stuck in your head after the first listen and to which you can't resist, complete with a Slash-style solo halfway through the song. The next track "Next To You" is one of the best pieces of the album in my opinion, in terms of sound it's still laid-back and catchy Hard rock, because that's what Buckcherry is: fun and carefree escape, with an irresistible refrain just like the subsequent "Out Of Line," the most Ac/Dc-like track of the album. "Everything" is a beautiful melancholic song in a rock key, not quite a melt-your-heart power ballad, the lyrics have sweet and romantic flavors like the subsequent "Carousel," which in a semi-acoustic key reproduces sounds that a fan of Tyler and Perry's band could surely not ignore, especially in the refrain where Josh pays a great tribute to Steven Tyler. We find more sweetness in "Sorry," a classic ballad to listen to with your girl. However, the best episode of the album is "Crazy Bitch" Rock n' Roll in every respect with a "spicy" text as suggested by the song title itself which was released as a single, by the way. The subsequent tracks are a pleasure to listen to, from "Sunshine" to the country sound of "Brooklyn," there is always great enjoyability that accompanies the entire work.
Perhaps I've rambled on a bit too much, but in my opinion, this is a band that any fan of Guns n' Roses, Aerosmith, Ac/Dc should give a good listen to. You won't regret it, it's music that captivates you at first listen and without too many expectations.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 So Far (03:19)
I'll tell you how the stories told I always wanted so much more
And way on down the road I caught a glimpse of the sunlight
Working on my favorite thing using every piece of me
Drinking, and smoking, and fucking, and making nothing
I didn't do it for money, I did it all for free
I did it all to fill the fucking hole inside of me
So far it's working out, everything's different now
So far
So far the mean machine hasn't got the best of me
So far
Think about what you know forget about what your told
See how your story grows and let it come from your own mind
Do all your favorite things cover it with all your dreams
Breathe it, and smoke it, and fuck it and make it something
(Pre Chorus)
(Chorus)
I'll tell you how the stories told I always wanted so much more
And way on down the road I caught a glimpse of the sunlight
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
03 Out of Line (04:22)
I will sacrifice, I promise I'll behave
I'll keep my head high, I'll keep my foot out of the grave
I'm lucky I found you, you always speak the truth
Cause in my past life baby I got screwed
And I'm still out of line
When it comes to you
And I'm still out of line
I keep trying to break through
I'm not a bad man, I'm just a glutton for abuse
In my dirty hands, a diamond clean and shackles loose
Let's take some more time, I want to make it through
Was it the first time, or just another bad excuse
(Chorus) x's 2
Yeah, yeah, yeah a ah, yeah a ah aaa
I will sacrifice, I promise I'll behave
I'll keep my head high I'll deep my foot out of the grave
(Chorus) x's 2
04 Everything (04:23)
Buried way beneath the sheets
I think she's havin' a meltdown
Finding it hard to fall asleep
She won't let anyone help her
The look on her face
A waste of time
She won't let go
Gonna roll the dice
Losin' her grace
Starts to cry
I feel her pain
When I look in her--
I wanna be
I want everything
I want everything
Somewhere she is on the streets
Trying to make things better
Praying to God and breathin' deep
Gotta break this long obsession
The look on her face
A waste of time
She won't let go
Gonna roll the dice
Losin' her grace
Starts to cry
I feel her pain
When I look in her--
I wanna be
I want everything
I want everything
I wanna be
I want everything
I want everything
[Guitar Solo]
If I had everything would I
Still want to be alive
Or want to be high
If I had everything would I
Still want to be alive
Or want to be high
Now and then she talks to me
And sometimes writes me letters
The look on her face
A waste of time
She won't let go
Gonna roll the dice
Losin' her grace
Starts to cry
I feel her pain
When I look in her--
I wanna be
I want everything
I want everything
You know, I, I wanna be
Yeah I want everything
I wanted everything
Everything
Your eyes
Never close your eyes
And open up your mind
And Baby, you could have everything
Everything
Your eyes
Never close your eyes
And open up your mind
And Baby, you could have everything
05 Carousel (04:31)
''[Verse #1]''
There're days that take too long
It's those days I wish I had you right here in my arms
''[Pre-chorus (a)]''
I'm gettin' lonely
I'm sick of waiting here for you
I'm gettin' lonely
Please come home, 'cause I want to be with you
Or maybe I'm a fool
''[Chorus]''
Baby
You still drive me crazy
Nothing's gonna change me
So you don't have to cry
''[Verse #2]''
Maybe I should take the blame
I guess a music man needs no shelter from the rain
''[Pre-chorus (a)]''
I'm gettin' lonely
I'm sick of waiting here for you
I'm gettin' lonely
Please come home, 'cause I want to be with you
Or maybe I'm a fool
''[Chorus]''
Baby
You still drive me crazy
Nothing's gonna change me
So you don't have to cry
Oh yeah, I said Baby
You know that you saved me
Your love's so amazing
You're never off my mind
Alright, c'mon now, yeah!
[Guitar Solo]
''[Bridge]''
Nothing's goin' on
I been gone for way too long
I'll be right back in your arms
Don't be afraid
''[Pre-chorus (b)]''
I'm gettin' closer
I'm making my way back home to you
I'm gettin' closer
I can see your face
And the light keeps shinin' through
And Baby, what am I to do?
''[Chorus]''
Baby
You still drive me crazy
Nothing's gonna change me
So you don't have to cry
No, no, no, I said Baby
You know that you saved me
Your love's so amazing
You're never off my mind
''[Bridge/Outro]''
Oh, I said nothing's goin' on
I been gone for way too long
I'll be right back in your arms
Don't be afraid
06 Sorry (03:46)
Oh, I had a lot to say
Was thinkin' all my time away
I missed you and things weren't the same
'Cause everything inside
It never comes out right
And when I see you cry
It makes me want to die
I'm sorry I'm bad
I'm sorry You're blue
I'm sorry 'bout all the things I said to you
And I know
I can't take it back
I love how you kiss
I love all your sounds
And baby the way you make my world go 'round
And I just wanted to say
I'm sorry
This time I think I'm to blame
It's harder to get through the days
You get older and blame turns to shame
'Cause everything inside
It never comes out right
And when I see you cry
It makes me want to die
I'm sorry I'm bad
I'm sorry You're blue
I'm sorry 'bout all the things I said to you
And I know
I can't take it back
I love how you kiss
I love all your sounds
And baby the way you make my world go 'round
And I just wanted to say
I'm sorry
Every single day
I think about how we came all this way
The sleepless nights and the tears you cried
It's never too late to make it right, oh yeah
Sorry
I'm sorry I'm bad
I'm sorry You're blue
I'm sorry 'bout all the things I said to you
And I know
I can't take it back
I love how you kiss
I love all your sounds
And baby the way you make my world go 'round
And I just wanted to say
I'm sorry
I'm sorry baby
I'm sorry baby
I'm sorry
07 Crazy Bitch (03:22)
Break me down
You got a lovely face
We're going to your place
And now you got to freak me out
Scream so loud
Getting fucking laid
You want me to stay
But I got to make my way
"Chorus:"
Hey!
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good I'm on top of it
When I dream I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
"(Chorus)"
Take it off
The paper is your game
You jump in bed with fame
Another one night paid in full
You're so fine
It won't be a loss
Cashing in the rocks
Just to get you face-to-face
"(Chorus 2 times)"
"Guitar solo"
Get the video
Fuck you so good
Get the video
Fuck you so good
Crazy bitch
Crazy bitch
Crazy
Bitch
"(Chorus)"
Hey!
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good I'm on top of it
When I dream I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back, c'mon
Baby girl
You want it all to be a star
You'll have to go down
Take it off
No need to talk
You're crazy but I like the way you fuck me
"(Chorus 2 times)"
You keep me right on
You're crazy but I like the way you fuck me
08 Onset (03:35)
The counter culture left us with some redness in the eyes
Faded jeans and politics and shooters in the sky
Diagnosed a menus and I''m broken in the mind
The doctor said the Ritalin would surely work out fine
You're always there you're always with me you always fill me up
It''s scary out there
You're always fair you always miss me you always bring me love
Flower rich emotion and I can''t control my mind
A drop of antimatter and I''ll blow up all mankind
Maybe I am jaded, or I''m mean or I am blind
Live in fear or God is real there''s nothing left to hide
You're always there you're always with me you always fill me up
It''s scary out there
You're always fair you always miss me you always bring me love
It''s not the same living on the edge
I''m not the same so go ahead and ride
Never had the chance to love you
Hard cock suicide
You're always there you're always with me you always fill me up
It''s scary out there
You're always fair you always miss me you always bring me love
Never be scared
09 Sunshine (04:12)
Playin with me baby will get you stung like a bee
You keep playing with me baby until I'm deep in between
I know your never gonna agree, love life Rollercoaster
You never let the sunshine you better take it from me
And every time you sun shines you make me week in the knees
I know your never gonna agree, love life Rollercoaster
Your Momma's never gonna believe, went to bed with a monster
Leave a light on cry tomorrow
And I'll show up
Leave a light on cry tomorrow
And let your sunshine
I bet you had a hard life, it's time to set you free
Crying with your green eyes, I'm sorry baby please
(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus)
Solo
Sugar my sunshine I want to make you scream
Baby your so fine you got ta play with me
I know your never gonna agree
Your mama's never gonna believe
Your daddy thinks I'm a freak
(Chorus)
10 Brooklyn (03:59)
Take a flight to London sing my song bring me back to New York that's where I get paid
Dance with the ladies all night long take train to Brooklyn tryin' to get laid
I see your walkin away
Don't be afraid I won't bite hard it's better than being alone
Black out in Brooklyn I'm so hard naked with lady crashed my car
Maxed out all of my credit cards black out in Brooklyn
Brooklyn!
Heading out to Detroit got the call the motor city's jumping maybe I should stay
Curtain calls coming we'll have to stall a red heads finding her way back stage
I see her coming this way
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
I get in I get out jump in a cab at a quarter to midnight
I show up we get down and the party gets started again
(Chorus)
Brooklyn!
11 Broken Glass (03:31)
Murder books and the face in my nightmares
Blood and tears and the enemy's right here
Sickened, broken, blood shed, murder you're children
Torture, treason, never falling out of war
Standing on a broken glass!
Sing my angel, life has slowly slipped away
Killing fields and I'm starting to miss you
Pornograph's all I got for a bedroom
Sickened, broken, blood shed, murder you're children
Torture, treason, never falling out of war
Standing on broken glass!
Sing my angel, life has slowly slipped away
Life's so fragile a revolution taking place
Bullet shells and famine and stab wounds
I wish I could do more than write you
Sickened, broken, blood shed, murder you're children
Torture, treason, never falling out of war
Standing on broken glass!
Sing my angel, life has slowly slipped away
Life's so fragile a revolution taking place
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