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Social DistortionSex, Love And Rock'n'Roll Timebomb/Shock Back in 1978 - before punk went money and before the genre demanded black dye jobs, piercings, pouts and at least one token fat dude with weird hair leaping and running around like a hamster - Social Distortion were spawned from a community which required no approval from anyone. There is nothing "cool" about 'Sex, Love And Rock'n'Roll'. It is the real thing - transparently simple, but undeniably credible, gutter punk with hideously catchy riffs - but it appears that it's no longer all about vocalist/guitarist Mike Ness' infamous excesses and rage of the 80s. With songs like Live Before You Die and Footprints On My Ceiling, reflecting on love, friendship, and loss, it seems the band are setting their demons free once and for all. In a similar way, Don't Take Me For Granted, written about the band's ex-rhythm guitarist Dennis Danell, who died in 2001, is emotional, thoughtful, and just plain mature. Without a doubt though, the standouts are Reach For The Sky, Highway 101, Winners And Losers, and Faithless. Beware poor imitations: these tracks are charged with greatness, heart, and balls, and are brilliant in every way. Ness' signature sandpaper voice and those screaming guitars are especially memorable on Highway 101, and fans should know that Social Distortion have in general come up with another stunner. 'Sex, Love And Rock'n'Roll' is uncompromising, but also very personal and vivid. Also, check out the wicked album cover. A is for Awesome.  |
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