Veruca Salt's American Thighs is an under-rated American masterpiece. What a great band they were, well they still play today but Louise Post is the only original member left standing. Nina Gordon and her were very special and gifted...more.
You know what really makes this album awesome? Well the fact that it's awesome. But aside from that, the fingers scratching across the strings on every chord change. Oh my god I luv that.
My first exposure to Veruca Salt, a number of years ago, was their album Eight Arms To Hold You, which remains my favorite. This album is a bit mellower. The guitars aren't as dominant, the lyrics aren't as angry...more.
"American Thighs" truly is one of the most beautiful albums of the 1990's. Nina Gordon and Louise Post harmonize beautifully in their sing-song voices on almost every track, as well as adding a wicked, fuzzy guitar solo. I've...more.
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There's more of producer Bob Rock (AC/DC) here than the feisty band that recorded Seether two years previously. That's a good thing on the single "Volcano Girls," complete with its squealing guitars and "I Am the Walrus" nod...more.
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