As the title suggests Cali rockers Buckcherry are set to release the tenth album on the 2nd of June, a balls-out, rock-n-roller, that will appeal to die-hard and fair-weather fans alike.
“This And That” opens the album with a hand-clapping, toe-tapping beat before it all kicks off, Todd’s cool vocals really set it off as LeMieux and Ruiz lay down a seriously funky bass and drum beat with both Stevie D and Rowe kicking ass on guitar duties, this a groovy rocker that has a side of blues that is a cracking way to kick things off. “Good Time” is a riff machine that is full on from start to finish, Todd’s vocals are killer and backed up by a kicking rhythm section and guitars that are off the chain, Stevie D’s solo is sublime, it is the epitome of rock-n-roll.
Upping the tempo significantly is “Keep On Fighting” with a frantic beat that is very reminiscent of Velvet Revolver with its kind of punk attitude that gives the track a nice edge, once again the guitars rule with another savage solo from Stevie D. “Turn It On” slowly builds before blasting from the speakers with a cool rhythm and some gnarly riffs that sound like some old school GnR, to be honest, this one is a slow burner that takes a few listens to before you release this is a classic bit of rock. Coming in like a lost track from the Hysteria era of Def Leppard is “Feel Like Love” with all the hallmarks of a late 80’s early 90’s rock ballad, it’s good but a very stereotypical type of track.
“One And Only” is heavier than its predecessors and has a darker feel to it, Todd snarls his way through this one giving a real edge to his vocals while the crunching riffs and thumping drums drive the track, a real contender for track of the album. “Shine Your Light” is a straight-up rocker that packs a punch, a heavy drum beat and chugging riffs kick this one along; Todd’s silky vocals are top-notch here with a booming bass backing it all up, this one will definitely get you moving. “Let’s Get Wild” is a throwback with touches of AC/DC, Motley Crue, and Dokken to mention a few, its brilliant and needs to be blasted as loud as possible, the rhythm is killer as the drums and bass bounce off each other while the guitars from Stevie D and Rowe are epic, a few ripper solos thrown in are just what the doc ordered, air guitar heaven, this is possibly the best track on the album. The groove coming from “With You” is insane, another brilliant track that is driven by powerful drums and heavy riffs that chug along like a freight train as Stevie D shreds big time while Todd’s languid vocals draw you in, this is absolute monster track. The second last track, “Pain”, is another ballad that is more melancholy and heart-wrenching than “Feel Like Love”, the symphonic interplay with the guitars is brilliant along with the piano work which all culminates in a rousing crescendo, a powerful track. The album closes with a great cover of a true rock classic, “Summer Of 69”, while some covers don’t do the original justice this one does and in spades, it’s a little faster and heavier, which is not a bad thing, a great way to finish the album.
Buckcherry “Vol 10” is out on the 2nd of June and for long-time fans you know what to expect from these guys but for the newer ones, strap in and enjoy a killer rock-n-roll trip
Review: Conor
Vol. 10 is currently available for preorder in North America from Round Hill Records; in Japan from Sony Music Japan; and the remainder of the world from Earache Records.
BUCKCHERRY ON TOUR:
6/1 — Arnolds Park, IA — Captains Getaway
6/2 — Dubuque, IA — Q Casino
6/3 — Manhattan, KS — The Hat
6/4 — Colorado Springs, CO — Sunshine Theatre
6/6 — Roswell, NM — The Liberty
6/7 — Flagstaff, AZ — Orpheum Theatre
6/9 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
6/10 — Lincoln, CA — The Venue @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort — With Tesla
6/16 — Broken Bow, OK — Hochatown Saloon
6/17 — Pittsburgh, KS — Kansas Crossing Casino
6/18 — West Plaines, MO — The Oasis
6/20 — Ft. Smith, AR — Temple Live
6/21 — Murfreesboro, TN — Hop Springs
6/23 — Renfro Valley, KY — Renfro Valley OBT
6/24 — Johnstown, PA — Thunder in the Valley
6/25 — Peterborough, ON — The Venue
6/27 — Moncton, NB — Tide and Boar
6/28 — Summerside, PEI — Harbourfront Theatre
6/29 — Halifax, NS — Marquee Ballroom
7/1 — Ottawa, ON — The Brass Monkey
7/3 — Thorold, ON — Moose and Goose
7/4 — London, ON — London Music Hall
7/5 — Oshawa, ON — Biltmore Theatre
7/7 — Detroit, MI — Funfest
7/8 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest — With Tesla
7/9 — Wisconsin Dells, WI — Crystal Grand Music Theatre
7/14 — Cocoa Beach, FL — Area 142 **
7/15 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Culture Room **
7/16 — Ft Meyers, FL — The Ranch **
7/18 — Jacksonville, FL — Underbelly **
7/20 — Clearwater, FL — Capitol Theatre **
7/21 — Murrells Inlet, SC — Suck Bang Blow**
7/22 — Smithfield, NC — Bulldog Harley Davidson **
7/24 — Black Mountain, NC — Silverados **
7/25 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho **
7/27 — Taylorville, IL — TAILGATE and TALLBOYS **
7/28 — Milwaukee, WI — Private **
7/29 — Youngstown, OH — WEAN Park — With Kid Rock
7/30 — Syracuse, NY — Lost Horizon **
8/1 — Norwalk, CT — Wall Street Theatre **
8/3 — Cadillac, MI — The Venue Event Center **
8/4 — Indianapolis, IN — The Vogue **
8/5 — Plymouth, IN — Plymouth Motor Speedway — With Tesla
8/11 — Sturgis, SD — Buffalo Chip **
8/12 — Grand Island, NE — Filling Station and Bar **
8/13 — Sioux Falls, SD — Alliance Center **
8/15 — Fargo, ND — Butler Center **
8/16 — Mankato, MN — Vetter Stone Amphitheatre **
8/18 — Brainerd, MN — Armory **
8/19 — St. Charles, IL — Arcada Theatre **
8/20 — Des Plaines, IL — Des Plaines Theatre **
8/22 — Bristol, TN — Sidetracks **
8/23 — Ft. Smith, AR — Temple Live **
8/25 — Tyler, TX — Country River Club **
8/26 — Waco, TX — The Backyard **
8/27 — Cedar Park, TX — Haute Spot **
WITH SKID ROW:
8/31 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
9/2 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
9/3 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma**
9/4 — Springfield, IL — Boondocks**
9/6 — Huber Heights, OH — Rose Music Center
9/8 — Montclair, NJ- Wellmont Theater
9/9 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
9/10 — Lynn, MA — Lynn Auditorium
9/12 — Portland, ME — State Theatre
9/13 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
9/15 — Paducah, KY — Carson Center
9/16 — Cleveland, OH — MGM Northfield Park
9/19 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
9/20 — Joliet, IL — Rialto Square Theatre
9/22 — Welch, MN — Island Event Center
9/23 — Fort Yates, ND — Prairie Knights Casino*
9/24 — Deadwood, SD — Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino
10/5 — Eugene, OR — McDonald Theatre
10/6 — Suquamish, WA — Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
10/10 — Penticton, BC — Penticton Trade and Event Centre
10/12 — Enoch, AB — — The Venue at River Cree Resort and Casino
10/13 — Dawson Creek, BC — Ovintiv Event Centre
10/14 — Cold Lake, AB — Reid Field House**
10/16 — Lethbridge, AB — ENMAX Centre
10/17 — Saskatoon, SK — TCU Place
10/19 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Casino
10/20 — Moose Jaw, SK — Moose Jaw Event Center
10/21 — Brandon, MB — Westoba Place
10/23 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/24 — Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
10/26 — Duluth, MN- Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
10/27 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Event Center
10/28 — Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Kewadin Casino
10/29 — Rochester, MI — The Roxy**
11/ 28 — Chickasha, OK- Legends **
11/ 29 — Amarillo, TX- Hoots Pub **
12/ 2 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theater
12/ 3 — San Luis Obispo, CA — The Fremont**
12/ 5 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
12/ 6 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
12/ 8 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
12/ 9 — Los Angeles, CA — The Fonda Theatre
12/ 11 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theatre**
12/ 12 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre
12/ 14 — Boise, ID — Revolution Concert House
12/ 15 — Reno, NV — Nugget Casino Resort
** Buckcherry Only
Buckcherry are:
Josh Todd Vocals
Stevie D Lead guitar
Billy Rowe Rhythm guitar
Kelly LeMieux Bass
Francis Ruiz Drums