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.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock, Alternative
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Track Listing:
A1 Something In Your Mouth
A2 Burn It To The Ground
A3 Gotta Be Somebody
A4 I'd Come For You
A5 Next Go Round
A6 Just To Get High
B1 Never Gonna Be Alone
B2 Shakin' Hands
B3 S.E.X.
B4 If Today Was Your Last Day
B5 This Afternoon
