Buckcherry are a band that seem to have been around forever, and there’s no denying that they work hard. They did 238 shows in of their last album, Hellbound, and undoubtedly will do the same (or more) to celebrate their aptly-named tenth studio album Vol. 10.
Classic Covers feature once the album is released. But back to those ten new numbers…
For those who are scared of lots of words, here’s your tldr review: quality, classic rock n’ roll. Everyone else, read on. Buckcherry are experienced enough to know how to write a decent banging rock tune, and also how to mix it up with something a little different. They also focus a lot on their live act, those 238 shows, so will want to make sure that as many as possible translate into the live environment. And Vol. 10 is just full of foot stompers, head bangers, hand wavers and singalong-ers.
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Opener “This And That” is a sneaky one, more of a toe-tapping blues number as it starts, but rapidly hits a crescendo and turns into more of a hip-wiggler. A catchy chorus and something you can boogie to? Classic Buckcherry. Lead single “Good Time” follows, and sums up their whole attitude, being here for a good time not a long time. None of us know how long we have – make the most of each day. Add this one to your party soundtrack.
I really try to live my life one day at a time, stay in gratitude and make sure I’m aware of always focusing on the good in life. “Good Time” is a song that reflects that and illustrates the exact spirit of what makes Buckcherry so special live.
– Josh Todd
“Keep On Fighting” could easily have been a ballad with a title like that, but the band have gone the opposite route and it’s a pedal-to-the-metal non-stop number. Constant drums beats driving the track forwards and blistering guitar solos. Of course, there is a power ballad on here. “Feels Like Love” is a decent relaxing number, though it’s never going to reach the heights of “Sorry”. Also on the album, and closing it, is “Pain”. Another slower and more soulful number, it really plucks the heartstrings a little more.
The remaining songs are very much in hard rockin’ category with major highlights being “One and Only” (which I’m going to claim was inspired by the label on a Brown Ale bottle in the hope that this starts an internet rumour) and “Let’s Get Wild”. That’s not to disparage the likes of “Turn It On” or “With You”, they’re just good, solid rock songs rather than absolute bangers.
Almost 25 years since releasing their self-titled debut, Buckcherry still know how to rock. This is a fitting anniversary (10th or 24th, take your pick) release and I’m very much looking forward to soaking up the energy of a live show with some of these added to the setlist.
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