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Danko Jones - Sleep Is the Enemy Audio CD

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Danko Jones Band: Danko Jones
Title: Sleep Is the Enemy
Rating:
Release Date: 2006-01-17
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Sticky Situation - Danko Jones, Danko Jones 2: Baby Hates Me 3: Don't Fall in Love 4: She's Drugs 5: Finger 6: First Date - Danko Jones, Danko Jones 7: Invisible 8: Natural Tan 9: When Will I See You 10: Time Heals Nothing 11: Sleep Is the Enemy

A bit dissapointing
I loved the balls out approach and simplicity matched with the over the top lyrics. After hearing Born A lion and We Sweat Blood, i was really looking forward to this album. On Sleep is The Enemy, he seems to have toned it down alot and went for more melodic vocals and guiar work. Its okay, but lacks the raw energy of the previous albums. I suspect they are trying to reach a larger fanbase and keep their old fans at the same time, which is why you have hard hitting songs like The Finger, and then more radio friendly ones like Baby Hates Me or First Date. The 3-4 hard hitting ones are great, and the rest is pretty average stuff.


Really knows how to craft simple hard rock songs
His musical back drop is layered with simple yet effective power chords. The Good
How Danko doesn't stumble on the tongue-twisting chorus of "Sticky Situation" is beyond me. "Baby Hates Me" treads AC/DC territory with its biting riffs and lamentations of love. Danko is more melodic and soulful on the mic than Bon Scott and Brian Johnson ever were. Jones comparison between the addictive qualities of a fine woman and a controlled substance are fairly close on the rapid-fire track "She's Drugs. "

There's no doubt that the repetitive hooks of "The Finger" will become a Danko live set anthem, complete with audience participation. The lyrics of "First Date" are sure to connect with single listeners, and the memorable chorus will reel in everyone else. As cool a rock song as "Invisible" is, sorry Danko, I just don't believe that any guy will rip his nuts off for any one. Powerful drum work and fuzzy guitars dominate "Time Heals Nothing. " The album's title track "Sleep is the Enemy" barrels along like a collage freshman jacked up on No-Doz.

The Bad
A full album should be more than 34 minutes. I want more Danko! Plus, Europe has had this album for months.

The Verdict
Danko Jones really knows how to craft simple hard rock songs, and make them infectious enough to burn in your head forever. Sleep is the Enemy is a perfect example of that.

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The are for real!!!!
But they keep the energy going with this hard line rock and roll with this LP. I thought maybe their last LP was just a one time deal. I hope this CD puts them on the map, they need to be noticed because they are the saviors right now of Rock'n'roll. They remind of the AC'DC days with Bon Scott which the songs of Dirty Deeds, T'n'T, and Highway to Hell. Yes, they are that dam good. The guitar riffs are amazing and the lead vocalist has a voice that can screetch.


No Naps Here
We Sweat Blood was Danko struggling to make a proper follow-up and failed. When Danko Jones released We Sweat Blood it seemed than Born a Lion was going to be the definite Danko. Sleep is the Enemy finds Danko back in form. He even manages to progress a little. On Sleep he infuses choruses without losing any of his raw power. His music is still pure macho R&R. Political correct he ain't. This is Rock Hard. Danko is often compared with AC/DC. This album proves he can play in the big league. Not only that, it proves he can out-rock the big league. AC/DC seem like pussies next to this bad boy.


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