As unhappy as I am with JJ Abrams at the moment, my plan is to not comment on having to watch one of my favorite shows become a horribly written attempt to sell advertisements, and hope that by the end of next week's episode my faith is restored in the creative genius of Bad Robot Productions. Or at least that it gets pointed back in that direction.
One thing that is pleasing to a lover of music such as myself is the release of a couple of side projects from musical giants who have already proven themselves time and again.
The Dead Weather recently released "Horehound." For those not familiar with the group, the line-up includes Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age, Jack Lawrence of The Raconteurs and arch nemesis of the Air Force Reserve, Jack White of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs.
Most of the tunes of the album ring familiar of White's gritty, lo-fi production style, with varying writing styles that all blend seamlessly into a solid, cohesive listen.
While Mosshart appears in the majority of the writing credits, all four musicians put their respective pens to paper for the project.
Mosshart's solo efforts can be heard on "So Far From Your Weapon," which undulates along for three and a half minutes borrowing a hint of early PJ Harvey records along the way.
White takes the songwriting reigns on "Cut Like A Buffalo," which is plainly and simply, classic Jack White.
The group's collective writing efforts are brought to the forefront on the single "Treat Me Like Your Mother."
Never straying too far from his blues roots, White stays true to form with the albums closing track, "Will There Be Enough Water," with a little help from Fertita.
If one album by a Queens-included supergroup isn't enough for you, just sit back and relax. I've got another one.
Fans of Queens of the Stone Age who cried a little on the inside when Dave Grohl felt the need to take the Foo fighter back out on tour can once again rejoice at the oh-so-right pairing of Grohl with Queens frontman Josh Homme.
In addition to Grohl and Homme, Them Crooked Vultures features Led Zepplin bassist John Paul Jones, who also holds the production credits on their self-titled November release. Alain Johannes can be seen lending an hand, and an axe, during live performances.
Front front to back, the album is everything one would expect. A little Queens quirkyness lures listeners in so that Grohl can beat their face in with a pair of Zildjian stick while Jones lays down that Zepplin low end.
So all in all, it may have been a bad week on television, but this week has been awesome on my iPod.
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