Music review: The Winery Dogs
Besides having one of the coolest band names in the business, this rock power trio can kick out some serious jams.
The band无毛视频檚 self-titled debut release is a collaboration between guitarist Richie Kotzen (Mr. Big and Poison), bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) and drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), featuring a hard-hitting rock sound with flashes of Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden and Whitesnake.
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A soaring chorus followed by Kotzen无毛视频檚 fiery guitar work dominate the bad relationship anthem 无毛视频淚无毛视频檓 No Angel,无毛视频� while 无毛视频淪ix Feet Deeper无毛视频� exudes the vintage sounds of classic Deep Purple powered once again by Portnoy无毛视频檚 monstrous drumming.
Borrowing a page from the success of Mr. Big无毛视频檚 1991 hit ballad 无毛视频淭o Be With You,无毛视频� a few slower arrangements share the limelight as the album also contains powerfully soulful ballads such as 无毛视频淒amaged,无毛视频� 无毛视频淭he Dying无毛视频� and album closer 无毛视频淩egret.无毛视频�
While Kotzen, Sheehan and Portnoy all bring a variety of special talents to the party, collectively the trio无毛视频檚 contributions are far greater than the sum of its parts. Let无毛视频檚 hope this weighty union can stay together long enough to continue to grow and explore numerous musical directions.