I've had Cheap Trick's "Hot Love" stuck in my head for the last four days. What's not to like, though? Propelled by one of the most unappreciated drummers in rock history, the song comes blasting out of the gate with a sweet-ass riff, followed closely by a catchy-as-hell melody. And that bridge! Absolutely brilliant breakdown, complete with what Kram and I used to call "guitar noodlies."
I think the clincher for me though is the low E that Tom Peterssen drops to in the pre-chorus. (They tease you with it the first go-round, heading back into the verse instead ...) All delivered in a brisk two minutes and 30 seconds, which as we all know, is how long a powerpop tune should be. (That's in the Bible, I think.)
Man.
Okay, name your favorite Cheap Trick song or songs. I know you got 'em. I'm leaning towards "Hot Love" today.
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I'll vote for "Ballad of TV Violence" from the same first album as Hot Love, and "This Time You Got It," off their latest release, Rockford. Rockford was a true return to form, and though not as hard as that first album (which I LOVE), it's still a terrific compilation of songs.
I haven't heard Rockford, but Dave says it's solid, too. May have to pick that one up ...
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Any bastards have an opinion on the matter? Bueller? Bueller?
Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
Ballad of TV Violence
Voices
Every single song on One on One
Surrender and the usual suspects
"I Want You To Want Me," Budokan, not In Color.
As unoriginal as it is to say so, Surrender just can't be beat.
OK, Hot Love is an incredible track!
Who's Laura?
I can't choose.
Laura appears to be a visiting Cheap Trick fanatic and fellow blogger.
Okay, 'Southern Girls.' No, wait...I'm with Mike, 'Surrender.' Okay, 'Oh Caroline.' or maybe 'She's Tight'. It's just not possible.
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