This is an open forum for staff members, contributers, and fans alike to submit their reviews on the latest music releases and concerts. In an industry that is drowning with overprocessed, grossly overrated, unoriginal crap these days, this is our chance to allow the real stars to shine, if only on our humble, little stage; and expose you to some of our favorite talents.
Reviews are given 1 - 5 stars.
1 out of 5 stars
1. Last Chance
2. Are You Gonna Be My Girl
3. Rollover DJ
4. Look What You’ve Done
5. Get What You Need
6. Move On
7. Radio Song
8. Get Me Outta Here
9. Cold Hard Bitch
10. Come Around Again
11. Take It OR Leave it
12. Lazy Gun
13. Timothy
There’s nothing worse than a rip off artist and Jet may be one of the biggest offenders in recent memory. Years back, I used to take great pleasure in buying a particular band’s cds (alright Slaughter for you hard rock kids) and trying to guess what song they were totally ripping off.
Ladies and gentlemen…I give you the Slaughter of the 00’s! Jet! Frankly, It really is too bad. They’ve got a nifty sound, and it’s an enjoyable listen, if of course you have no sense of musical history before 2001.
Jet’s big hit “Are You Gonna be my Girl” is lifted completely from Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life.” I mean, it’s not even close. Additionally, there’s a song which appears to be lifted straight from Oasis. (Champagne Supernova anyone?) And finally, when the bands runs out of artists’ songs to steal, they merely decide to imitate AC/DC.
I know AC/DC. I’ve listened to AC/DC. Ive seen AC/DC live. Jet…..you’re no AC/DC.
Reviewed by: Mike Gorman | June 2005
