Nickelback - Dark Horse

Artist:

Nickelback

See Also:

Evanescence

Description:

Nickelback: Ryan Peake, Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar); Daniel Adair (vocals, drums); Mike Kroeger (bass instrument, bass guitar).
Audio Mixers: Chris Lord Alge; Mike Shirley; Joey Moi; Randy Staub .
Audio Remasterer: Ted Jensen.
Recording information: Abbotsford B.C. Canada.
Nickleback`s sixth album doesn`t stake out new ground, but this Canadian post-grunge quartet is known for their allegiance to old-school hard rock values. That allegiance is borne out on 2008`s DARK HORSE, a collection of riff-driven rockers and power ballads that thrives on simple chord progressions, distortion-heavy guitars, and lyrics about partying and other carnal delights. The singalong single "Gotta Be Somebody" may flirt with radio-ready pop, but most of DARK HORSE revels in denim-clad, bad boy swagger.
It`s hard to forget that Nickleback is a mainstream act, however, especially given the potent, high-gloss sound of the album, courtesy of veteran producer Robert "Mutt" Lang. Like Def Leppard, another Lang-produced band, Nickleback`s rock is packaged prettily enough for soccer moms, a truth evident in accessible ballads like "I`d Come for You." But longtime fans needn`t despair: the band still packs a punch (see the arena-sized rocker "Burn It To the Ground"), proving Nickleback can have it both ways.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Something In Your Mouth
2. Burn It To The Ground
3. Gotta Be Somebody
4. I`d Come For You
5. Next Go Round
6. Just To Get High
7. Never Gonna Be Alone
8. Shakin` Hands
9. S.E.X.
10. If Today Was Your Last Day
11. This Afternoon

Album Information

Release Date:

11/18/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Hard Rock

Label:

Roadrunner Records (USA)

Producer:

Joey Moi; Mutt Lange; Nickelback

Catalog Number:

1686-180282

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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