Customer Reviews

High as Hell [Vinyl]

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

"High as Hell", Nashville Pussy's second full-length release, flips the bird defiantly in the face of the sophomore slump. Somehow this band has outdone "Let Them Eat Pussy", one of the most aggressively butt-kicking discs in recent memory (and still my vote-getter for best album title of all time).

'Struttin' Cock', the searing opener, makes the agenda abundantly clear: "No more thinking! ...Let's Rock!" The title cut chugs along to a greasy George Thorogood riff, but Mr. Bad to the Bone would head for the hills if he saw these characters coming his way. A gander at some of the other song titles would support this point: `Blowjob From a Rattlesnake', `Piece of Ass', `Go to Hell', `Shoot First and Run Like Hell', `She's Got the Drugs'.

Nashville Pussy is an utterly unapologetic band, and more power to them. Their music may be devoid of manners, but you won't find more of an attitude anywhere. Like their idols Motorhead, Nashville Pussy is in relentless pursuit of reckless abandon. Their brand of sleazy barroom rock centers exclusively on an all-Hell-is-about-to-break-loose ethos.

Who could blame them for helping jumpstart the ruckus?

Sometimes a name can say it all.... The Sex Pistols, Motorhead, nashville Pussy....Who would expect anything serious from bands with such monickers? Probably nobody, but the truth is, all of these bands have one thing in common...they forgot about serious minded politically correct expression of artistic value within a legitimate art form, and just flat out rocked! Nashville Pussy may not sound like a serious project with the obtainment of record industry awards and accolades for their craft, and who cares? The band flat out kicks lower lumabr extremity with the type of reckless abandon not seen since the days when AC/DC were still metal instead of polished old guy rock. In fact, the songs on "High as Hell" could have appeared on any pre-80's AC/DC record and had heads banging and feet stomping back then. Mind you, the guys and gals in Nashville don't just rehash old riffs and beats, but obvious respects are given to influences such as Angus Young,and then even Lemmy from Motorhead when things pick up tempo. The best way to describe this record is what may happen if science could mutate the genes of AC/DC, Motorhead, Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Steve Jones all into one new being, then add a shot of a triple x rated Southern Culture on the Skids just for good measure and humor to result in what my ears conclude is one of the finest truly rocking records since the Cult's classic "Electric." Those who are easily offended need not apply, but for anyone who wants to just put a disc in the car stereo and go cruising and jamming for 40 minutes, go find a copy of High as hell. Save for it, slave for it; trade for it, trick for it, just go out and get it and enjoy the carefree childishness of rock -n-roll without having to worry about intrepreting introspective lyrics or dissonant chord and tempo structures. Not an artistic specimen by any means, but it gets 5 stars for rocking my you know what and making me smile.

The last time I bought an album 'cos the cover and title looked really cool was over a decade ago! WHITE ZOMBIE's "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1". Well, that album went on to change my life and that band became one of my all-time favorite bands! Nashville Pussy will never change my life, but this album ROCKS and is a blast!!! It's like AC/DC meet ZZ Top inside a porno mag! I do NOT see how rockers could not LOVE this album (unless it offends them). But then why buy an album by a band named Nashville Pussy if you're the type to get offended? I'm a straight girl and I don't find it offensive, 'cos the singer's male and he doesn't just sing about women - he sings about himself and drugs, too. And, c'mon, it's just R-rated stuff on here. If I have any complaint, the album is too short - but I'm glad I got it. It's a lot of fun and it rocks like crazy. I'd love to see them in concert. Think I'll get their DVD next, or their latest CD.

This is one of the best rock and roll cd's since Bon Scott died. Makes me want to grab a Natural Lite, sit in my car, crank up the stereo and do burnouts all day. These guys are always touring so if they come to your town GO SEE THEM. I've seen them a half dozen times or so and seeing them again June 5. They always bring the house down. Great shows, great band.

You're fat, bald with a headache and a hangover but, at least you kicked ass at the party. All the songs sound the same. Cool for a once through.

That pretty much says it all. These guys' first album was flat out, ..., fried-chicken, coffee like motor oil, nitro-burnin' rock and roll. It is possibly one of the best albums in this style that has yet to be released (no, Donnas, you don't get that award). Even better than the finest efforts of the Hellacopters. Get it, get it, get it, even if you have to be a corporate sellout and buy the cd on the major label. (Those who remember, this lp first came out on the indie label ...)

This cd, this is a mockery of what these guys are. Kind of like what Danzig has become compared to his Misfits (or even Samhain) days. It's a joke of itself and it doesn't come off well at all.

Also, if you really want to dig and get into this vibe. Check out any of the releases by Nine Pound Hammer...that's who these guys were (essentially) before shifting a couple of members and taking on this name.

Enjoy kiddies. But know that you can sleep easy if you don't buy this one.

I keep reading that this band puts half naked chicks on the cover, if they actually know the band they would come to realize that those half naked chicks on the cover are actually in the band. One playing bass the other playing lead guitar. I saw these guys play with reverend horton heat in atlanta "Nov 1st at the variety playhouse" and these guys were awesome. Best show i have seen in a while. And as far as talent goes this band is awesome at what they do. Hell it takes some kind of talent to get a record with Willie Nelson's record label. So the bottom line, if you don't like this music because it doesnt meet the standards of todays music then dont listen to it. And to everyone that gave it a 1 star guess what you did your part to ensure this band stays alive because you purchaced the music. Good job idiots. This cd will always remain in my top 10. A must buy for anyone who is willing to go against the grain in a emo/scremo age. True punk/rock/country/blues with a metal twist. Satan bless nashville pussy

Yeah, it's nitro-burnin' rock and roll, with all the southern affectations, but not the pretensions of someone like Lynyrd Skynyrd. Like your guitars loud? Like 'em distorted? Like a six-foot-tall chick in a bikini? Then you're set brother!

First of all, I think the people who are giving this CD the really bad reviews are typical mainstream metal idiots who wouldn't appreciate anything that wasn't played on "classic rock" radio, anyway. Ruyters Suys is a great guitarist and the band does rock. The weaknesses they have are Blaine's vocals and the songwriting. If these two areas were stronger, they could be filling stadiums by now. The CD is a good, solid representation of what the band is about.

Cihuacoatl could not ROCK (the ""STRUTTIN COCK..)any harder with Quetzalcoatl through these tight,pounding,sexy mama-laden songs with creative Corey Parks,Cutie Jeremy,Blaine,and talented more than she knows Ruyter."First Look At the Purse"--Smokey Robinson song,made into their own by Blaines tattered white trash sensibilities--A veritable romp through Woolworth's if you will--looking for moth-eaten discounts.Yes:No white-trash haven unturned in this lovely masterpiece.