Southern Rock

At this time I would like to cover two bands in the genre of Southern Rock.


If you are a fan of any southern rock stylings the following band is a must for you. The name of this band is Pride and Glory, the music that they made is simply perfect. Although the frontman Zakk Wylde is not from the south, you would beg to differ upon listening to this album. With a mix of bluesy driven songs to hard as hard can get this album gives a little something for everyone. The song "Losing your mind" actually starts out with a banjo and then the guitar follows it making an amazing sound. The song "Sweet Jesus" is by far one of the best on this album. It has piano and a great vocal arrangement. Overall, I would say if you don't have this album go out and get it. The album is great from start to finish. The only song I dislike is "Hate your guts". The best song on the album is by far "Machnegun man". After this album Zakk went on to do a solo album and form Black Label Society. If you aren't a fan of BLS or Zakk Wylde period you should still give this a listen. I personally am not a fan of Black Label Society, and I cherish this album. It sounds nothing like Zakk Wylde has or will do again. Unfortunately the self titled album is the only one the band made.



The next band I would like to discuss is called Black Stone Cherry. With their newest efforts coming out in 2008 this band has shown that southern rock is still thriving. Both albums they have put out are absolutely great. Hailing from Kentucky and sounding like a heavy fusion of The Black Crowes and Lynyrd Skynyrd they prove that not every new band has to suck and write songs for 14 year old girls. The best songs on the first self titled album are as follows: "Lonely Train", "Rain Wizard", "Hell and High Water", and "Crosstown Woman". Their newest album holds such greats as: "Blind Man", "Soulcreek", and "Ghost of Floyd Collins". The last song mentioned is along the same lines as the great Charlie Daniels Band's "Legend of Wooley Swamp". Their self-titled album is my favorite of the two, however, the new album is growing on me. All the songs mentioned are defininately worth a download but others on the albums are kinda hit or miss. If your let down by todays music look this band up and give them a listen.