We Sweat Blood [IMPORT]

Danko Jones

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• Original Release Date: October 21, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B0000DC181
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #450,330 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
After a previous full length CD and a couple EPs, the Canadian based trio's power is undeniable. A ferocious live act, they combine the wallop of Van Halen with the more angular sonics of Metallica. Incredibly tight, they can turn on a dime, wrapping muscular chords and pile driving rhythms around the front man whose name is also the band's moniker. Jones can shriek and scream, but never without some potent reason to have done so (such as on "Home to Hell"). The band also knows how to craft flat out irresistible hooks, albeit with the weight of flying anvils. "I Want You" mixes in the pop smarts of Cheap Trick, but with twice the decibels. -- David Greenberger

Product Description
Sophomore album from the Canadian hard rock act. Gritty, fun, & cool rock & roll with great catchy vocals & heavy riffs. Universal Music Canada. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A modern day version of Kiss , April 12, 2005

By	George Dionne (WWW.ROCK-IS-LIFE.COM) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Good
Effective power chords and jarring guitar licks control the opening track "Forgot My Name". It's about spotting a girl on the street that's so hot, you forget your own name. "Lovercall" is dominated by a piercing bass line that's followed by some driving riffs. Jones uses a spoken-word delivery, but pulls out the melody on the catchy chorus. "Dance" is comprised of a repetitive lick in the verse sections and body-jerking rhythms that kick in by the chorus.

Danko Jones' anthem track must be "I Love Living in the City". It has a chant along hook and it's stacked with memorable hard rock riffs. "Wait a Minute" has a frantic vocal delivery and a fast-paced drum attack. "Strut" uses simple power chords and guitar licks to pump up this female anthem of sorts. It could easily become a runway model or stripper theme song. Danko opens the gates of hell on "The Cross". His angered vocals more than perpetuate his pain.

The Bad
Nothing notable

The Verdict
Danko Jones come off as a modern day version of Kiss on We Sweat Blood (without the make-up & theatrics of course); lots of anthems, party tracks, and songs about the appreciation of the fairer sex.

5.0 out of 5 stars finally something good from canada.., May 3, 2004

By	"michikichi87" (germany) - See all my reviews

wow, i'm really surprised that this album is not even released yet in the us, cause i have it already since november or so, and i bought in germany, furthermore, they're from canada..whatever
the cd is, however, an awesome mix of hard rock and great rock'n'roll, you wanna play air-guitar at every song and dance through the night.
there's like no weakness on thie cd, all songs are very catchy and that makes this album (almost) great..maybe, the only bad thing is, that almost all songs sound similar to another song
my favorite songs are "i want you", "wait a minute", "home to hell" und the last song 'we sweat blood" all in all, this is probably the best rock'nroll band from canada...ever...
(i'd give it actually just 4 1/2 stars, but i'm rounding up, so it's 5)

5.0 out of 5 stars HOLY GUITAR ROCK, November 14, 2003

By A Customer

If you know Danko Jones, then you know these guys know how to write songs. If thie first album was a wall of guitars and drums with an accomplished studio sound, this second is an awesome, dirty gem. The sound is dense, BIG and raw. This cd has no soso songs, each one is hard, rockin', and well-written.

If you're new to Danko, either album is a great place to get acquainted with the band. But the REAL Danko is only experienced live. Live they are literally the best band on the planet. Just ask anyone in Sweden.