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Almost bought ChickenFoot

Discussion in 'Recordings [BG]' started by MEKer, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. Jul 29, 2009 #1
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    Boy glad I did not get it. Unfortunately I do not think the hype justifies the reality. Listened to several tracks on YouTube and to my mind, OK another rock group, competent. Have I heard this before and its rehash? Satriani, when he does his albums, is distinct and has that Satchmo magic every time.
    For me, this does not pull my trigger. I wanted it to. Too bad.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2009 #2
    Kitsapbass

    Kitsapbass What key is this?

    May 26, 2005
    Bremerton, WA
    I bought it...it's very Montrose-esque IMHO. It's also nice to hear Michael Anthony play some cool stuff.
     
  3. Jul 29, 2009 #3
    J. Crawford

    J. Crawford Supporting Member

    Feb 15, 2008
    PA
    I agree. Every song just sounds... generic.
     
  4. Jul 30, 2009 #4
    Kink Rimson

    Kink Rimson

    Jan 22, 2005
    London, England
    Listened to it last night... Gets a big resounding 'meh' from me. But I agree, it's great to hear MH rip it a bit more than we're used to, and his tone is great.
     
  5. Jul 30, 2009 #5
    BB75

    BB75

    Aug 4, 2008
    near Pittsburgh, PA
    I'm just not a Sammy fan.
     
  6. Jul 30, 2009 #6
    Philbiker

    Philbiker Pat's the best!

    Dec 28, 2000
    Northern Virginia, USA
    What's the point post on an internet forum about not making a ~$10 purchase?

    I got the vinyl. Like it!
     
  7. Jul 30, 2009 #7
    Barkless Dog

    Barkless Dog Barkless to a point

    Jan 19, 2007
    The problem with "Super Groups" is it seems that no one can over rule the other because of large Egos, so design by comittee turns out boring it seems to me.


    History repeats
     
  8. Jul 30, 2009 #8
    TL5

    TL5

    Jun 27, 2005
    Nashville
    I posted this about Chickenfoot elsewhere:
    I bought it. I wanted to like it.
    I didn't.

    I guess for a couple reasons: one, I've determined that I'm just not that keen on Sammy Hagar. I quit buying Van Halen records right after 5150 as well.

    Secondly, there's nothing on this Chickenfoot album that Giant didn't do better 15+ years ago.YouTube: Giant Live in the Studio

    IMHO, YMMV
     
  9. Jul 30, 2009 #9
    MonetBass

    MonetBass ♪ Just listen ♫ Supporting Member

    Sep 15, 2006
    Tulsa
    I agree about Giant, TL5. Underrated band to be sure.
     
  10. Jul 30, 2009 #10
    NKBassman

    NKBassman Lvl 10 Nerd Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    I bought the Chickenfoot album on itunes with a gift card I got for Christmas... I don't regret it, but I'm also not listening to it every day either...

    Michael Anthony stepped it up though, if you ask me. He finally sounds like the good bassist he's supposed to be...
     
  11. Jul 30, 2009 #11
    Kink Rimson

    Kink Rimson

    Jan 22, 2005
    London, England
    I think the point was that the OP was disappointed in the music, not whether he bought the thing or not.
     
  12. Jul 30, 2009 #12
    Hamrhed

    Hamrhed

    Dec 26, 2007
    Ky
    I bought it to primarily hear Mad Anthony and Chad lock up... and I like it! Joe has some nice solo's too. I think people's expectations were lofty- especially for Satchmo, but I believe he made the laid back record he wanted to make.... w/ 3 of the most laid back dudes in rock n roll :)