First Underground Nuclear Kitchen [Import]

Glenn Hughes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 13, 2008)
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B0018BDAPC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,545,806 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Enhanced CD pressing of this 2008 album from 'the voice of Rock, a new chapter in the extraordinary career of the legendary Deep Purple vocalist/bassist. First Underground Nuclear Kitchen is a mix of different influences ranging from Pop and Hard Rock to Funk. Features the enhanced video for 'Love Communion'. Frontiers.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FUNK/ ROCK DELICIOUS, May 16, 2010

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G. Newton "guitarnut" (Tempe, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (Audio CD)

ONCE AGAIN..........GLENN PROVES HIS KNACK FOR WRITING, PLAYING AND GROOVE......SPIN THIS IN ONE SETTING...........YOU WILL LOVE A COUPLE TRACKS ......IMMEDIATLEY......THEN PLAY IT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY....ALL THE WAY THRU.....IT WEAVES TOGETHER....EVERY SONG SUPERB!!!!!!!....THINK....SLY, STEVIE WONDER, GINO VANELLI, STEVIE RAY VAUGHN, HENDRIX AND DEEP PURPLE ALL ROLLED INTO ONE.......................ONE HELL UVA ....UNIQUE SOUND........CONTAGIOUS

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The whole rock feel is getting watered down by a more R & B oriented sound, September 3, 2009

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George Dionne (Cape Cod, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (Audio CD)

The Good
"Crave" has a funky guitar lick introduction that is repeated throughout the track. Hughes brings the soul with his unique vocals. Despite it's overly drawn-out title, "First Nuclear Underground Kitchen" has quite the infectious groove. Hughes unleashes all of his heart, soul, and blues on "Love Communion." A little brass section adds to the already funked-up rhythms. "Imperfection" slows things down and focuses on the melody and soul of Glenn's high-end vocals. "Never Say Never" relies heavily on a thick bass line and enduring vocals. "Too Late to Save the World" mixes subtle rhythms with high-octane ones for one hell of a ride.

The Bad
Honestly, this has to be the worst album title ever. The album cover lacks of effort. It seems Hughes is heading more down an R & B path on this one.

The Verdict
I knew it would be tough for Hughes to follow Music for the Divine. That album was flawless. In that review I said that Glenn gets better and better with each album. However, with F.U.N.K. I think he may have taken a step back. Don't misunderstand me, Hughes performance is great. It's full of soul, power, and melody. It's just that the whole rock feel is getting watered down by a more R & B oriented sound. Not that it doesn't work for him, it just doesn't work for this rock fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great funk-rock, August 25, 2008

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Sam (L.A. CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (Audio CD)

If you are a fan of Building the Machine you will love this. Very creative funk-rock-soul record. Hard cross genre to tackle well. He has his hard rock roots but is ever expanding and this is a very musical record. 10 out of 13 tracks are strong. I hardly buy any new music, if I do it's from an older artist and I am still selective. Of course this is an import. Glad to see a talented artist making new music. Some new ones should take some lessons.