Ladyhawk Returns with Monster of an Album and Documentary

By: Charbarred | in: Music |

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If there’s anything a true rock fan should be anticipating this year it would have to be Ladyhawk’s sophomore album ‘Shots’. These four Canadians decided to return to their hometown of Kelowna, rent a gutted farmhouse and set out to record a real album. The result is astounding.

Through the course of 9 jamming tracks full of sweat and Sangria, the band caught the true meaning of music. ‘Shots’ is what happens when you’re in the middle of nowhere with no running water and a bunch of guitars. This is not an album of single tracks you can stick in your playlist and nod your head to occasionally. Instead it requires your full attention, eyes closed and imagination running at an alarmingly brutal pace.

While the band managed to catch a beautiful vibe, the songs are not just mere preambles for long jams. The melodies and lyrics are just as impressive as the whole experience. With both incredible ballads and remarkable scream your head off rockers, the album covers every available emotion. By the time it ends with a 10 minute jam called “Ghost Blues”, you just want to start over.

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If you’re used to huge “My Chemical Romance” style productions, this album might sound like a bunch of guys rehearsing in British Columbia. But if you understand those old Neil Young and Crazy Horse albums, or are a fan of Pearl Jam’s ‘10’ then you’ll feel right at home.

Ladyhawk - I don’t always know what you’re saying

To top it all off they shot a documentary detailing the album’s birth. “Let Me Be Fictional” promises to show the band peeing in a bucket (remember, no running water), meeting old friends and finishing the albums in 2 days after having their touring van flip over in a snow storm. Judging by the trailer, this will be a treat.

Let Me Be Fictional Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbnvPP8HaHo

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Posted on January 31, 2008