While I like most of 'Dark Horse', I only love some of it. My main issue with Dark Horse is the lack of lyrical variety, a problem that I never had with the far superior 'All the Right Reasons'. 'This Afternoon' is another party song but it's much more chilled out compared to the more confrontational 'Burn It to The Ground' and makes for a refreshing way to end the album.
It's a song about drinking lots and lots of alcohol and by the end of it you'll be begging to hit the bar. 'Burn It to The Ground' is the sort of classic rock anthem that would fit in perfectly with the likes of Def Leppard and Kiss at their prime. Thankfully its not all about sex and moody ballads, the band inject some much needed humour and straight up rock into the mix. Another gem on the album is 'I'd Come For You', a solid love ballad that becomes even more powerful after you see the terrific music video. It's another tried and tested subject to sing about (living each day as if it's your last), but Kroeger's lyrical approach always adds a bit more depth among some of the admittedly Hallmark style words of wisdom. Another key track on the album is 'If Today Was Your Last Day'. Daniel Adair (drummer) and Ryan Peake (guitarist) add splendid backing vocals to the song and really bring it home. 'Gotta Be Somebody' is the lead pop single on the album and while it's subject matter of looking for love is nothing new, its still a terrific ballad. The best moments on Dark Horse are the more melodic songs. The other songs that dwell on getting frisky are less memorable though and just feel like album fillers that lessen the album's overall appeal. 'Something In Your Mouth' is a song that I expected to dislike but from its infectious opening riff to the fist pumping chorus I was won over. Some of these songs are admittedly catchy but by the fourth one you feel like Kroeger hasn't much to write about. The album spends way too much time on repetitive sexual songs. While Dark Horse has plenty of those made for radio hits too, the album as a whole feels like a much meaner and raunchier experience. While 'All the Right Reasons' had many a solid rock song, it was populated by a sea of ready for radio pop anthems like 'Photograph', 'Far Away' and 'Rockstar' and a range of varying subject matter. Their new album, 'Dark Horse', is one of the most anticipated releases this year. With over 26 million albums sold worldwide they have made their mark in rock and roll history. Nickelback have established themselves as one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Nickelback are a band that ultimately chases mainstream success so how do you follow up a staggeringly popular album like 'All the Right Reasons' (2005) ? Dark Horse isn't the obvious follow up that you would expect. Nickelback - Dark Horse (2008) (Click Picture To Buy) Product Description. Nickelback has received five nominations.Review Summary: Plenty of classic Nickelback hits but some of the album feels less polished.Ī high energy rock album that soars in places but gets bogged down with repetitive subject matter throughout. The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Nickelback has won three awards from five nominations. The Billboard Music Awards are sponsored by Billboard magazine and is held annually in December. Nickelback has received two awards from six nominations. The American Music Awards are awarded for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Nickleback Wembley Arena Tickets - London, United KingdomĪll Nickelback Tickets are available on The Online Ticket Shop Nickleback Echo Arena Tickets - Liverpool, United Kingdom In the beginning of this year the group got 5 Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammys) including Group of The Year, the Fan Choice Award and Album Of The Year.
Released late last year, the Canadians’ present album ‘Dark Horse’ is an 11-track run-through of everything the band has done extremely well at before now - fist-pumping anthems, crushing rockers, heart-wringing romanticism, choruses that wedge themselves in your ears after just one listen and hooks so big they practically boomerang round the room. A new single will be launched to coincide. Following their sold out arena tour earlier this year, which finished in a ability show at the O2 Arena, Roadrunner’s premium multi-million selling sons NICKELBACK will be carrying their pyro-laden, runaway success of a stage show back to the UK early in 2010.
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