There’s no doubt that a lot of great music owes something to the rock ‘n roll era. But like that pointless crush that you obsessed over for far too long before realising they weren’t all that, some haven’t yet brushed themselves off musically speaking, and started to live in the moment again. In a world where Ipods might contain everything from electronic jazz to afro-beat influenced indie, together with a bit of post-rock or shoegaze, and yes some classic rock too, you might imagine that musicians would have opened their eyes to more diverse influences. Not
“VJ” as they call themselves, say their songs “explore themes such as loss, regret and revenge.” Totally sounds like, awesome right? They also say they are championing rock in an era of people who prefer gimmicks than good music, but then proudly cite such influences as AC/DC, My Chemical Romance, Velvet Revolver, Foo Fighters and Led Zeppelin. Talking of manufactured gimmicks then − ahem ‘scuse me but My Chemical Romance?! And nothing wrong with a bit of Zeppelin of course, but being influenced by them? C’mon lads it’s hardly original.
These clever cock−rockers sound exactly like Guns ‘n Roses, which most sane people probably think are shite. There’s something ridiculous about the indulgent solos, growly rock vocals and clichéd metal riffs, it’s a parody of rock and has its place only as the soundtrack to This is Spinal Tap.
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