I’ve been into Lovedrug for a few years now ever since hearing “Blackout” from their first record Pretend You’re Alive. They built upon the greatness of that record with their sophomore release Everything Starts Where It Ends, creating their own brand of pseudo-grunge cemented with the distinctive voice of front man and songwriter Michael Shepard. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into their third release The Sucker Punch Show, having been thrown for a bit of a loop by “Everyone Needs a Halo,” one of the preview tracks on their Myspace page. The song is heavier than anything they’ve ever release and far angrier as well. I think it’s safe to say that Shepard may have had an unpleasant couple of years preparing for this album. The lyrics were much more crass as well. All that being said, the song still rocks and I was still looking forward to hearing the whole thing. There’s no doubt that The Sucker Punch Show is a different kind of record for Lovedrug but it’s just as good as their previous material. The overall guitar sound is much heavier this time around and the themes of the album are much darker and more brooding than before. “Blood Like” is much more piano driven than anything they’ve done before. The lyrics and vocal delivery are spot on. You can’t help but believe Shepard when he sings “I’ve got a little problem with my own head.” The Sucker Punch Show is a great rock record made by a very competent and promising band. It’s not always for the faint of heart but that’s part of what makes it great. And if you’re already a Lovedrug fan, you really can’t go wrong here.Lovedrug - "Blood Like"
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