Hollywood Vampires – LP
Not a big fan of super groups but this one is a little different than most, in that they actually sound good and original. Though this is mostly a covers record, the covers themselves are done right with just the right amount of homage given yet with a sound purely ‘Vampirish’. Whole lotta love is a great example. Great guitars and vocals give it a fresh yet classic feel. Side two starts with the classic written by Randy California (cool story) of Spirit. Next up is a medley of Five to one/Break on through with Alice and Johnny Depp sounding great on the words and with Robby Krieger as guest. Other standouts are Schools Out/Another brick in the wall, Jeepster and My dead drunk friends. Come and Get It is cool too with Paul’s distinct voice rounding it out. Actually the whole record is good. Look forward to their follow up. The guest list on this first one reads like a who’s who in rock with Perry Ferrel, Robby Krieger, Brian Johnson, Joe Walsh, Paul McCartney, Slash, Joe Perry, Dave Grohl, and even has Kip Winger playing bass on a track lol. Cool packaging, double gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
The bands name comes from the legendary LA drinking club with the same moniker.
Still listening and Manic Depression just came on, awesome!
I remember knocking a few back with these guys. They never officially named me as a member probably cause I out drank them all! Even though that was supposed criteria to join the ‘drinking club’, I probably shamed them all. Good fun anyway. They sound great without me though they woulda sounded better with me.
You guys have always been jealous of Kip Winger. 😛