Nickelback, the band that has just as many haters as fans. And why?? I don’t think anyone really knows anymore. The fact is that these Canadians have released their 11th studio album, ‘Everything Under The Sun’. And once again, they’re sticking to their familiar musical formula: hard-hitting songs interspersed with rock-pop tracks—the variety we’ve come to expect from this band.
Whatever you think of Nickelback, they fill stadiums and large venues all over the world with fans of their music. Of course, the band isn’t just metal or pop—their range is broader, and that can be confusing for some people. This new album is no different. Well-produced songs that have a clear beginning and end.
full throttle
The album opener, “Rattle The Cage,” kicks off at full throttle, with a super-cool riff and pumping bass and drums. Good morning—are we awake? You bet—this one’s an absolute ripper. John5 actually contributed to this song. And it’s also the hardest song on the album.
After the opener, the tempo quickly slows down, and the band’s [pop]rock side comes more to the forefront. The band’s musical palette is simply broader than that of the average band, and perhaps that’s where the problem lies for some people—it’s not so easy to pigeonhole, and people find that difficult.
SOLID
It’s not until “Chasin’ Famous” that the guitars really start wailing again. One thing you have to give these guys credit for is that this album, too, has been given a super-cool sound during production. It all sounds top-notch. Singer/guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair have added a solid new chapter to their album collection.
Clearly recognizable as the band that people either love or hate. The fact is that ‘Everything Under The Sun’ has plenty of material that will go over well at the band’s live concerts.
‘Solid’ is probably the best way to describe this album.
Report by Raymond Helebrand
