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Detroit's Von Bondies may never be able to successfully disentangle themselves from the shadow of the White Stripes, not so much because Jack White produced the band's first album and took them around the world, but because the punch-up between the two groups' front men is destined to go down as one of the most infamous moments in the annals of rock 'n' roll. At least the Von Bondies attempt to move on with their sophomore release, Pawn Shoppe Heart, shedding the makeshift garage-punk sound of their hometown and recruiting former Modern Lover and Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison as producer. The results are staggering, with
Detroit's Von Bondies may never be able to successfully disentangle themselves from the shadow of the White Stripes, not so much because Jack White produced the band's first album and took them around the world, but because the punch-up between the two groups' front men is destined to go down as one of the most infamous moments in the annals of rock 'n' roll. At least the Von Bondies attempt to move on with their sophomore release, Pawn Shoppe Heart, shedding the makeshift garage-punk sound of their hometown and recruiting former Modern Lover and Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison as producer. The results are staggering, with tracks like "C'mon, C'mon" and "No Regrets" bouncing on big glam riffs and bruised blues wailing, while the band breaks through the door sounding at once shameless and victorious. --Aidin Vaziri
Album Description
Second album from Detroit garage rockers infamous for the bust-up between their frontman Jason Stollsteimer & the band's former mentor & producer Jack White. Released on Warner Bros. & produced by Jerry Harrison (No Doubt, Live, Fine Young Cannibals), 'Pawn Shoppe Heart' continues to refine their fusion of raw, emotional blues with filthy, frenetic, 60s-style garage punk, featuring 12 tracks including the single 'C'mon C'mon'. Sire. 2004.
Album Details
The Von Bondies Blend Raw Garage, Punk and True Soul Into One Sonic Whole with the Release of their Third Album "Pawn Shoppe Heart". Produced by Jerry Harrison (Best Known for his Work with Talking Heads and Modern Lovers), "Pawn Shoppe Heart" Rattles Through a Number of Highlights Including the Exhilarating Rush of "Broken Man", the Fiery First Single "c'mon 'c'mon" and the Soulful Dual-vocal Rock 'n' Roll of "The Fever". Essentially the Von Bondies Blend the Best Elements of Music from the Sixties Onwards with an Uncompromising and Electrifying Delivery of Raw Power.
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Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino
Release date: 29 October 2007
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0093624854920 UPC: 093624854920
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