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I've read some complaints online that the music is slower than their previous releases. But I think it's a great rock album, and the first two tunes (which are on this post) are really good IMHO.
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Heart On
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AMG Review of Heart On
Heather Phares
All Music GuideThe Eagles of Death Metal take big steps forward with each of their albums, making their scuzz-rock sleeker and catchier without sacrificing its sludgy hedonism: Death by Sexy added seedy glitz and extra sneering to Peace Love Death Metal's gleefully low-rent Rolling Stones worship, and Heart On ups the ante again. Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme boil down their fetishes for boogie rock, disco, glam rock -- and above all, strutting riffs -- into its most combustible essence while also finding far more shades and moods in it than they have before. Kicking off with "Anything 'Cept the Truth"'s massive swagger, Heart On is top-loaded with addictive rockers. "Secret Plans"'' climbing riff and "I want what I want what I want" are pure id, and "Wannabe in L.A." picks up where Death by Sexy's "I Want You So Hard (Boy's Bad News)" left off, delivering effortlessly catchy late-2000s hedonism (at this point, "I'm burnin' gas until I feel all right" sounds way more decadent than sex or drugs). "(I Used to Couldn't Dance) Tight Pants" and "High Voltage" are the Eagles of Death Metal at their most louche and kinetic, soundtracking a long night out with grinding riffs and low-slung basslines.
That string of songs sums up the band's slavish, sometimes exhausting dedication to the rock ethos so well that it's almost a relief when "Now I'm a Fool," Eagles of Death Metal's first honest-to-goodness ballad, ushers in Heart On's darker second half. Whether it's about breaking up with a woman, Los Angeles, or both, "Now I'm a Fool" is one of the album's best songs, its drifting introspection and smooth contours making it stand out all the more among the rest of Heart On's hard edges. From there, the album brings back the rock but remains just confessional enough to reveal a few chinks in the band's armor as they dig into loves, friendships, and nights out gone bad. Hughes wonders "what good's a heart if it's not on your sleeve" on the Stones disco-gone-Devo of the title track, while "Cheap Thrills"' guitar squalls stretch the scope of the song's world-weary emptiness. Even the songs with cartoonish titles don't play out exactly as expected -- "Solo Flights" sings the praises of masturbation, but with lines like "no one gets to love me," it's not all jokes, and while the final track "I'm Your Torpedo" is a proudly obvious mating call, its hypnotic groove is also surprisingly serious. Fans of the goofy rock send-ups Hughes and Homme did on Peace Love Death Metal and Death by Sexy might think the pair are taking themselves too seriously here, but they add just enough maturity to the mix to make Heart On a consistently great album.
Digging the new "Eagles Of Death Metal" Release!
Eagles of Death Metal contest winding down
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With just a few weeks left in our Denny's Rockstar Menu and MUF Contest , we want to remind our readers a bit about why we chose to highlight the Eagles of Death Metal over Taking Back Sunday, All American Rejects and Plain White T's. It's simple - EODM bring that funky hoppy sound we love and our readers love. Sure the words Death Metal throw you off instantly, but it isn't actually hardco...
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New Eagles Of Death Metal - "Wannabe In LA"
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The return of Jesse Hughs and Josh Homme's crotch rock project was announced via punny album title (Heart On) and bloody, penetrating album art, and if that wasn't enough confirmation that there ambitions were still squarely in the camp of quick-and-dirty, try out the first single. We're told it's "a tale that confirms the gospel of Boots Electric and Babyduck... that selling your soul for Rock...
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Government Statistics and Lies...R'N'R 'N' Paulitics...(Ron Paul)
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There has been a lot of talk in Washington recently about senior citizens, mostly about how various healthcare reform models would help or hurt them. But there is another critical issue that has quietly devastated seniors financially over the last few decades. It concerns how the cost of living is calculated. How does the administration justify not giving a cost of living increase to S...
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New Eagles Of Death Metal Album Leaked? Will Give You "Heart On"?
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Let's just hope QOTSA's Josh Homme doesn't get anything thrown at him while moonlighting on the upcoming Eagles of Death Metal tour kicking off September 14th in Houston, TX. Homme and the other half of EODM, Jesse "Boots Electric" Hughes, will be sampling new songs from Heart On, their follow-up to 2006's Death By Sexy. Heart On (Play on words much?) drops October 28th via Downtown Records...
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Digging the new "Eagles Of Death Metal" Release!
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I've read some complaints online that the music is slower than their previous releases. But I think it's a great rock album, and the first two tunes (which are on this post) are really good IMHO.
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Eagles Of Death Metal Wannabe In LA- Where Would You Like To Be?
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Are you getting excited about the new CD coming Oct 28th? This is a quirky little number with a driving bass line and somewhat California surf type guitar (as close as they get). Yeah, they're feelin' the left coast. Where's your place to be?
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Eagles Of Death Metal's Heart On Album Art
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I was surprised as anyone when Josh Homme and his Queens Of The Stone Age didn't make it onto Out's recent list. No worries, the man's taking a break from Norwegian tirades to make some of that jocular non-death metal with co-hort Jesse Hughes in Eagles Of Death Metal. The duo's third album Heart On (ha ha) is out the end of next month. The cover art doesn't play on the pun like you might expec...
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New Eagles Of Death Metal - "Wannabe In LA"
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The return of Jesse Hughs and Josh Homme's crotch rock project was announced via punny album title (Heart On) and bloody, penetrating album art, and if that wasn't enough confirmation that there ambitions were still squarely in the camp of quick-and-dirty, try out the first single. We're told it's "a tale that confirms the gospel of Boots Electric and Babyduck... that selling your soul for Rock...
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Eagles of Death Metal New Video "Wannabe in LA" U.S. Tour!
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Eagles of Death Metal - Wannabe In LA Eagles of Death Metal are in the middle of a U.S. tour with Brit rockers, "The Duke Spirit". The Duke Spirit also will be on a full U.S. tour with Mercury Rev in December. E of DM should get a lot of attention with this video and it wouldn't surprise me if this video got on the next Ipod commercial. Full Eagles of Death Metal U.S. tour November 2008 ...
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New Eagles Of Death Metal - "Wannabe In LA" (Official Video)
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It turns out the NIN-echoing , pin art-themed video for Heart On single "Wannabe In La" wasn't the official version. It was the "pins version." Following that line of titling, this is the "Jesse Hughes, wearing devil's horns, dances around like a jackass amid colorful backdrops and less colorful palm trees version." Which, in general, is more exciting than the "pins version," though also a bit...
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Eagles of Death Metal Halloween Show
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There is a show I will be at in the future and it will be the Eagles of Death Metal. I had some other commitments with the little guy (aka the ole Trick or Treat gig) but I was glad I made this record store gig in Portland last night to see this band. If I could capture the scene a bit for you:I have been to this record store a fair bit in the last six months and this was by far the biggest and...
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Every Song!
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Since I bought the EoDM new album I haven't had a chance to really listen to it until today. I had to take a trip up to see my son and so had some travel time to pop this baby in the player and let it spin. There wasn't a song I can say that was mediocre. This album is well crafted and well laid out. Jesse Hughes and the band did it right. If you haven't already done so pick up a copy you won't...
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Eagles Of Death Metal Premier ‘Official’ Wannabe In LA Video
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Eagles Of Death Metal have released the "official" music video for their single 'Wannabe In LA ', off the band's forthcoming third studio album, 'Heart On '. The band previously released another music video for the track which featured pins (see the original video below), but as it turns out that wasn't the "official" video.'Heart On ' is due out October 28 and will pave the way for their head...
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Eagles Of Death Metal Premier Wannabe In LA Video, Tour Dates
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Eagles Of Death Metal have premiered the music video for 'Wannabe In L.A', the first single from the band's forthcoming third studio album, 'Heart On'. The album is due out October 28 and will pave the way for their headlining North American tour kicking off October 30 in Seattle. Eagles Of Death Metal Tour dates:10/30: Seattle, WA @ Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room 10/31: Portland, OR @ Wonde...
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Eagles of Death Metal contest winding down
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With just a few weeks left in our Denny's Rockstar Menu and MUF Contest , we want to remind our readers a bit about why we chose to highlight the Eagles of Death Metal over Taking Back Sunday, All American Rejects and Plain White T's. It's simple - EODM bring that funky hoppy sound we love and our readers love. Sure the words Death Metal throw you off instantly, but it isn't actually hardco...
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Eagles Of Death Metal Announce North American Tour
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Eagles Of Death Metal have announced details for a headlining North American tour set for later next month. The jaunt, in support of their forthcoming album 'Heart On', due out October 28, is set to kick-off October 30 in Seattle. The band, who are currently on tour opening for the Hives, will bring their 21-date tour to an end on November 25 in Houston, Texas. Eagles Of Death Metal Tour dates...
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New Album Releases For Tuesday 10/28/2008
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This week has lots of heavy hitters and perhaps a few groups you have never heard of. First and foremost, Snow Patrol , one of MUF's longest well-liked Irish/Scottish bands (this goes back to Songs for Polarbears, folks), are out with their well-anticipated fifth album, A Hundred Million Suns . Kaiser Chiefs also have their little spot in our ears as their latest, Off With Their Heads is ou...
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