Chickenfoot's Debut Album Released Today
With a name like "Chickenfoot" I wasn't sure what to expect from this new supergroup made up of world-renowned guitar god Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and ex- Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Micheal Anthony. 
Do you take the name "Chickenfoot" seriously? The album art does have a distressed look and the "K" is reversed. But at the same time the cover is heat-sensitive and reminiscent of a mood ring. (When touched the black surface become opaque, revealing an image beneath.) Still pretty badass, but definitely fun-loving at the same time.
Which is exactly what their self-titled debut album (it dropped today) conveys. Some might want more serious rock riffs from these four rock legends but Chickenfoot keeps it a bit lighter. The opening lines of "Sexy LIttle Thing" made me want to dance around my room with a hair brush microphone while imagining slightly younger, slightly studlier men singing to me. Despite their age these rockers still pulled me in with hit "Oh Yeah" when Hagar sings "Hey I just want to be your Hootchie cotchie man/To get you in and out of my head."
But have no fear, the whole album isn't all slightly cheesy lyrics balanced with some killer guitar solos. Some songs like "Avenida Revolucion" have more serious undertones, "from here there ain't no turning back/crossing the borderline/into the fire," which deals with thoughts on illegal immigration.
Ultimately, no, Chickenfoot is not better than Led Zeppelin (like Hagar tried to say in an interview) but they sure have created quite the buzz. The chemistry these dudes created while first jamming at Hagar's club, Cabo Wabo Cantina, in Cabos San Lucas is evident. While they are still hardcore rockers Chickenfoot clearly doesn't take themselves too seriously and their debut album doesn't want you too either (see the ChickenMash montage below, which features clips from "Avenida Revolucion," "Soap On A Rope," "Sexy Little Thing," "Oh Yeah," and "Get It Up"). So pop this bad boy in the 6-CD changer, roll down the windows, pump the volume and cruise to this perfect summer rock album.
Unfortunately if you are just now discovering Chickenfoot, they already visited Seattle during their "Road Test" tour of nine cities and are now embarking on their Summer Tour of Europe and North America. We can hope that they return someday.
But if you are itching to get your Chickenfoot fast and cheap? (that sounds wrong) From now until June 8th Amazon.com is offering a sweet deal on a digital download of Chickenfoot for only $3.99 from the Amazon MP3 Downloads store. And or watch for free on your telly tonight as they perform "Oh Yeah" live on the new Conan O'Brien hosted Tonight Show.
11 comment(s)
Tim says:
Let me correct you on those lyrics:
"I just wanna be your hoochie coochie man / Get you eatin' out of my hand"
Thanks :)
Posted On: Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 6:01PM
JW Saunders says:
I was so psyched to here this Album being a long time Sammy fan. Everyone brings something to the table hardcore except Sammy!Is he too old for Heavy Metal or does not fit into the slashing of Joe's Guitar. I'm not sure. I thought the Band would sound better if it had Maybe a Halford or Gillian on vocals. Even Joe Lynn Turner could have belted it out better. Sammy needs to realize that at some point in time old age sets in. I hope the album sounds better the second time around. Chad rocks with Glenn Hughes. Mike's bass is heavy and his melodic voice is still the trade mark of Van Halen. Come on Sammy I know you can do better. Maybe that should of had Robert Plant do the vocals.
Posted On: Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 7:10PM
RaDja says:
By the way check out their Podcast on Day 4 - OH YEAH. Chad explains that "Sammy was drunk when said 'we're better than Led Zeppelin', we're not better than Led Zeppelin, so let's put that shit to rest"
Posted On: Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 8:42PM
eb says:
If you are a rock and roll fan and don't buy this album, you are missing out on what real rock sounds like. Not processed, stylized, demasculated crap--this is rock at its best! Can't wait till they hit Atlanta!
Posted On: Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 10:38PM
Jesse says:
I like this album but it does not hit my G-SPOT. If you look at the crowd in the video they just sit there...No movement. If I was there I would be going crazy just because I got in. They can shove their Chickenfoot up my ass any time.
Posted On: Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 10:44PM
Marc says:
Being a geezer myself, I was napping on the couch when these guys came out on The Tonight Show set; I think what woke me up was the unbalanced sound. I really trust my "waking up" impressions, and my $.02 goes like this: Not Good. What idiot was at the board, Satch was drowning everybody. They came across as poster boys for Past Their Prime, just seemed a little sad and contrived. If they like doing this stuff in somebody's basement with shots, weed and a few friends, fine, but do people really wanna see the spectacle of older guys trying too hard? I seriously doubt it.
Posted On: Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 11:43PM
Jan-E says:
I just have listen to the vinyl version off the album three times, and I realy loved it! And it grows.
Now I look forward too see them live in Bollnas Sweden (I'm a Swedish man) in July.
Posted On: Saturday, Jun. 6 2009 @ 3:15AM
Bean says:
This is exactly one (one) more album than Van Halen has put out since the Hagar/VH reunion sham tour. I've always gotten the vibe that Sam cares about his fans. All I get from The brothers Halen was an outstreached hand looking for some cash.
Posted On: Saturday, Jun. 6 2009 @ 7:09AM
Fluffy says:
Having seen them perform live and listening to the cd, they sound so much better than last night. The audio portion was off (on the Tonight Show's) end. But, at least you got to see how tight this unit is and how much fun they have playing together. Its about time! /|\
Posted On: Saturday, Jun. 6 2009 @ 8:24PM
mikey says:
It's only Rock'n Roll (But i like it).
Posted On: Sunday, Jun. 7 2009 @ 2:36PM
Billy says:
I love the peace symbol on the cover art. I think Sam, Joe and the boys kept the sound simple, but at the same time added just a touch of technicality. Good job guys.
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 1 2009 @ 1:58PM