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THE REVIEW
It’s 1999 when Mike Ness, the legendary frontman and soul of Social Distortion, releases the excellent "Cheating At Solitaire", soon followed by another solo album of covers.
From the very first notes of the dark and vaguely country "The Devil In Miss Jones", we understand the vibe. In this work, Ness leans much more into Rock and Roll and Country than his original Punk, whose shadow, however, continues to hover over many songs, such as the unusual Dylan cover, "Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right". Covers abound, while many ballads are present, especially the title track and "Rest of Our Lives", rendered truly special by Mike’s rough yet full of emotion voice.
Moving from the already mentioned Country to Blues episodes and other Folk, Mike Ness reconfirms his greatness and reveals a surprising eclecticism, gifting us with a varied, inspired, and unexpected album, which draws inspiration from a great variety of musical genres, all, however, played by Mike without forgetting his Punk origins, which as I mentioned before, permeate almost every song.
A truly great album, indeed.
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Mike Ness's 1999 solo album, Cheating At Solitaire, showcases his shift from punk to a rich blend of rock, country, blues, and folk. The album features emotive ballads, distinctive covers, and highlights Ness's versatile and deeply emotional voice. It confirms his artistic greatness and surprising eclecticism while retaining his punk roots. A varied and inspired work that stands out in his musical career.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
