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Pick of the Week: NickelbackBy Keith Hannaleck - December 02, 2007
 | | Keith 'Muzikman' Hanneleck |
All The Right Reasons
Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar), Ryan Peake (guitar, vocals), Mike Kroeger (bass ), Daniel Adair (drums) - four names that have cemented their legacy in rock music history because of the album "All The Right Reasons."
Not to underplay the importance of what they accomplished on a grass-roots level prior to this, but any band could only hope for this type of watermark release that brings them to the top of their respective musical heap.
This album came out more than two years ago and it's still churning away, falling in at No. 8 on the Billboard charts as of this week. That is quite a run.
To capitalize on that success, Roadrunner Records decided to release the album again to include three live bonus tracks along with an inside look at this phenomenally successful band with a DVD including live performances of fan favorites "Photograph," "Savin’ Me," "Far Away" and "If Everyone Cared." They also offer up a tour dairy, exclusive behind the scenes clips and interviews with band members.
I like this band a lot. They rock and have an awesome rhythm section that pounds it's way right into your soul. Chad Kroeger has one of the more distinctive voices in recorded music now.
The reason this is so is that the band is capable of playing a flat-out rocker, then backing it with a rockn' ballad such as "Savin' Me" and "If Everyone Cared," and the song for sweethearts "Far Away."
This kind of music you never get sick of and when you hear it played at concerts, everyone feels compelled to fire up their lighters, get their arms waving back and forth and start singing along. It all sounds corny but it is true and really illustrates the hold this band has on its audience. They have it all covered - the hearts of the audience are won over because everyone walks away with some measure of satisfaction.
I like all the tracks; each one has value and appeal. Certainly many people feel this way, otherwise it would not still be selling a truckload of copies over two years later.
I would be willing to bet that the people who bought this CD when it first came out will want a copy of this package. It is very entertaining for a music lover and you find out why this band loves their fans and has the respect and focus of their audience everywhere they go.
They simply have not forgotten from whence they came and they believe in interacting with the people who support them. Not only is that smart business, it makes total sense and it keeps all of the band members grounded and grateful for their success. It's a formula that works and Nickelback deserves all the success and fringe benefits they are now enjoying.
This is a great album to listen to anywhere and anytime. I have a friend who plays it when he is getting ready for work every day because it gets the blood pumping and puts him in the right frame of mind to have a successful day. Now how is that for a different take on rock music for the partying crowd?
Not all of it has negative connotations. The band openly admits they are not role models; they like to rock and party with their fans. If you are into that, then that is your choice, if not, you can still enjoy the music and rock out.
Tracks:
1. Follow You Home
2. Fight For All The Wrong Reasons
3. Photograph
4. Animals
5. Savin' Me
6. Far Away
7. Next Contestant
8. Side Of A Bullet
9. If Everyone Cared
10. Someone That You're With
11. Rockstar
Unreleased Live Tracks:
12. Rockstar
13. Photograph
14. Follow You Home
Videos on the DVD version:
1. Photograph
2. Savin’ Me
3. Far Away
4. If Everyone Cared
Plus: Exclusive behind the scenes tour diary and interviews
Label: Roadrunner Records
Web site: www.nickelback.com
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck of Adams will offer up his best-listening bets as a regular contributor to iBerkshires. For more reviews, www.muzikreviews.com . |
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