Danko Jones: Sleep Is The Enemy

Elly Roberts reviews

Danko Jones: Sleep Is The Enemy
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Bad Taste Records

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  • Cat.no: BTR96
  • Released: May 2006
  • Rating: NO STARS

If raucous vocals and riffs (some at lightning speed) are your thing, then Danko Jones is your baby. The Canadian trio of singer/guitarist Danko Jones,new drummer Dan Cornelius and bassist JC put the pedal on the metal in afurious attempt to conquer the world.

Despite their dedication to the cause,there seems to be a problem – they’re nothing more than an average band thatdon’t have much in the musical bag to set the world on fire. Great rockbands, Led Zeppelin and the like, had more ‘musical ammunition’ at theirready disposal, and subtlety to boot.

Danko Jones, are a limited band ofthree musicians, not to say that trios don’t work, such as Free. JD can beconsidered an old fashioned head – banging outfit that haven’t gone out oftheir way to impress – or are unable to – unlike possible genre stable matesAC/DC. Having always believed that that gratuitous (mindless) boogie has arelatively short shelf-life, this album consolidates that belief.


Short on inventiveness, imagination and an understanding of dynamics(memorable rock) that add to the listening experience, the band delivers ahigh-octane assault of decibels that borders on the contrived andpretentious.

Seeking a highlight is virtually impossible. In the modern rock world, thissounds like old hat, and amateurish at that.

Their entire global gigging (mission) might just be in vein.

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The full list of tracks included are :

1. Sticky Situation
2. Baby Hates Me
3. Don’t Fall In Love
4. She’s Drugs
5. The Finger
6. First Date
7. Invisible
8. Natural Tan
9. When Will I See You
10. Time Heals Nothing
11. Sleep Is The Enemy

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