Our friends Nuno Bettencourt and Gary Cherone
have announced that they will be getting back together for not only a show, but at least one album because (in Nuno's words) "there is a massive shortage of rock and roll on this planet. It’s almost extinct. I mean the true spirit of quality rock and roll — you know, Musicianship..."
I'm excited by this, largely because I'm hoping for something better than their fourth album which was a real downer. And also because they weren't just a party band. I was always excited about the way they struggled with the questions of faith and spirituality on record. I wonder if the many years of maturing (or perhaps lack thereof) will show up at all on the new album. Here's hoping so, both musically and lyrically.
Can't wait for Aug. 12 for new Extreme tunes. Just go to their myspace and check out Star. After just a pair of listens Star picks up with the combination of catchy rock that Nuno and Gary felt was lacking on the music scene today. See you at the House of Blues on Aug. 26.