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Title: No Guts. No Glory.
Artist: Airbourne
Genre: Hard Rock
Release Date: 5th March 2010
Label: Roadrunner Records



Album Review

AIRBOURNE is an Australian rock band who started its career in 2003. One year later, their first EP ‘Ready to Rock’ was released. In 2005, the band was signed to Capitol Records and played shows with bands such as THE ROLLING STONES, MOTÖRHEAD or MÖTLEY CRÜE. Their first full-length record, ‘Runnin’ Wild’ was put out in 2007 and finally in 2009, the band performed at the famous Wacken Open Air and now, they have just published their second album, ‘No Guts. No Glory.’, which is also followed by extensive touring.

‘Born to Kill’ opens up the album with an energetic, sweeping song in typical hard-rock manner; this prepares the listener for what is yet to come: music to rock along, not trying to be the heaviest ever but somehow conveying high spirits. The guitar riffs and licks are catchy as well as the lyrics. No wonder that they are often compared with AC/DC; of course the influences cannot be missed. Songs like ‘Blonde, Bad and Beautiful’ are created in a pretty 80ish-manner and totally invite to party. Normally not listening to this sort of music but rather evil music, I was really surprised by the energy and contagious lust for life that is delivered. ‘Bottom of the well’ is the first song that starts rather slowly and it remarks a first break to take a breath, but of course it is not long until speed is gained up again. The hook-line and chorus are built up on a bit unusual harmony, somehow appearing more reflective than the forerunners. In a way, this is also mirrored in the lyrics. On the first listen, the contents appear more profound than one might reckon.

‘White Line Fever’ is supposed to prepare the listeners for summer; this is underlined by the relaxed drumming and a grooving mood. The included guitar solo is also pretty suitable. The following son, ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ starts pretty fast and “aggressive”, yet the prevailing mood is not lost. ‘Steel Town’ again consists of a catchy chorus and effective guitar riffs, whilst ‘Chewin’ the Fat’ is mainly constructed around its refrain for several voices. The message conveyed in ‘Get Busy Livin'’ again enunciates the band’s attitude - having fun, rocking, drinking and enjoying life. To sum it up, AIRBOURNE again managed to create a felicitous album, combining traditional elements with their own attitude. Yet, this album is not something completely unique and unheard; furthermore one has to be in the mode to listening to this music.


Tracklist

01. Born to Kill
02. No Way
but the Hard Way
03. Blonde, Bad and Beautiful
04. Raise the Flag
05. Bottom of the Well
06. White Line Fever
07. It Ain't Over Till It's Over
08. Steel Town
09. Chewin' the Fat
10. Get Busy Livin'
11. Armed and Dangerous
12. Overdrive
13. Back on the Bottle


Line-up

Joel O’Keeffe - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ryan O’Keeffe - Drums
David Roads - Guitar
Justin Street - Bass


Website

http://www.airbournerock.com/ / http://www.myspace.com/airbourne


Cover Picture




Rating

Music: 7
Sound: 8
Extras: -
Total: 7.5 / 10


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