Chickenfoot - Chickenfoot (2009) review

what do you get when you take Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen, ex-Monterose. ex-HSAS and solo), Micheal Anthony (ex-Van Halen), Joe Satriani (solo and ex-Deep Purple) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)??? answer is Chickenfoot....yes no joke, this is the name of the "super group" (something the band hates to be labeled) that truly is, well super! the album is an all out assault which features some of the best material that either four has ever released and mind you, i am a fan of all four! all the egos have been put aside as everyone shines equally, something that has not been seen since late 80's Van Halen in the case if Micheal and Sammy. Satriani shreds everything in his path as he wails away on guitar while Chad Smith beats his skins with authority holding the band together. the rhythm section of Anthony and Smith are a tight and solid foundation, giving all name sayers the finger for saying Anthony couldn't play bass if his life depended on it. Hagar's lyrics are simple and awesome on the album and his voice, as raspy as ever shine through on the album as it works perfectly with the songs. in fact, his voice gives the songs personality like no other voice could of done. highlights on this album includes "Soap on a Rope", "Oh Yeah", "Sexy Little Thing", "My Kind of Girl", "Learning to Fall" and "Down the Drain". However, all the songs simply kick ass and the more you listen, the more memorable the songs become. this is what a band who is enjoying themselves sounds like...which allows us the listeners to enjoy ourselves! as for a ratting? well chickens only come with two feet so grab 5 chickens cause i give Chickenfoot 10 chicken feet out of 10! i would consider this to be the Rock album of the year as this is what Rock n' Roll is suppose to be, fun and energetic. the only complaint i have is the packaging, would be nice to have a booklet as i don't mind digipacks. So this summer sit back, start the BBQ, call over friends (who don't owe you money!), crack open a case of two-four and blast Chickenfoot nice and loud....sounds odd doesn't it?