A Rock Supreme
M Theory, 2019
8/10
The Canadian trio Danko Jones return with the aptly titled A Rock Supreme, where their unwavering love for all things rock’n’roll is apparent both musically and lyrically.
“I’m In A Band” starts the listen with a thumping garage rock anthem about the pros of being in a band, and “I Love Love” follows with a more hard rock approach that tips its hat to the ‘80s with both style and proper execution.
Moving along, “Dance Dance Dance” certainly will get your body moving with it textured grooves and ‘70s nods, while “Lipstick City” flows with a firm rock’n’roll spirit that’s part power-pop, part proto-punk and entirely memorable. “Party”, one of the album’s best, then moves and shakes with sing-alongs and a contagious energy that’s certainly festive.
At the end, “That Girl” gets a bit darker in scope, though certainly in a playful sense, and “You Can’t Keep Us Down” ends the affair energetic with a fist pumping, pit friendly rocker that these guys will probably never tire of playing for a crowd that will never tire of listening.
A record with absolutely no filler or token ballad, Danko Jones provide strong riffage, tempos more akin to punk, and a swagger and grittiness that’s 100% rock. A Rock Supreme has no intention of reinventing the wheel, but these 3 do a great job of rewriting the past.
Travels well with: AC/DC- Back In Black; Guns N’ Roses- The Spaghetti Incident?