Them Crooked VulturesThem Crooked Vultures
Interscope Records [2009]
Fire Note Says: Classic rock returns!
Album Review:
Them Crooked Vultures probably extends beyond the "supergroup" tag as John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) storied past extends well beyond one adjective. I am not sure if it should be "super supergroup" but this trio unites on their self-titled debut for a solid gritty rock n roll record that hits hard, cranks the volume and generally puts all of the players best foot forward. Homme mostly takes the vocal leads, while Grohl comes through loud and clear pounding the skins and it leaves Jones rightfully laying down the heavy bass lines. Them Crooked Vultures does not feel mashed together or hurried, which is a plus for them, although overall many of the songs here are like a major jam session. Clearly with this talent, jam sessions are welcomed but the albums running time crosses the hour mark and could have benefited a bit from some editing. Regardless if we ever see another record from Them Crooked Vultures, the combination of this tri-fecta fire power makes for an interesting listen and enough highlights to blow your speakers and start an entire new classic rock revolution!
Key Tracks: "No One Loves Me & Neither Do I", "New Fang", "Caligulove"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Wolfmother
Foo Fighters
Queens Of The Stone Age
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Interscope Records
-Reviewed by Sam DaMatta
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