Ness" and the super '60s-style tunefulness of "Radio Girl". The muscular rhythm section and fat riffs are matched nicely with a great melody on "Mr. Starting out with a big beat and a little acoustic slide, album opener "The Human Instrument" soon gives way to tough chugging goodness and the first of many memorable choruses.
Perhaps the main difference is that Poulsen really lets loose with his vocals this time, sounding even more confident and thoroughly in command of the melodies and vocal patterns. Considering that its predecessor was a grand album in its own right, this is not a bad thing.
The group continues that approach with "Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil", now dubbing its style "Elvis Metal 'n' Roll," a fitting description for a unique band and a fun new album.Ĭomparatively speaking, "Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil" matches the quality songwriting and tough delivery of its predecessor, but does not necessarily better it. The band's spirited blend of Elvis Presley vocals (from vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen),hard rockin' riffs, '60s-style melodies, and just a hint of punk rock on that album was refreshing and memorable. Denmark's VOLBEAT exploded onto the European scene with a smashing debut called "The Strength/The Sound/The Songs" that was reviewed by yours truly on this very site (7.5/10).
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