Yet another one of Jani's vocals that could have been on Dog Eat Dog or Belly To Belly, this track features a really bluesy solo. 'Signs Of Life' starts of with some bludgeoning riffs and powerhouse drums. really take Tom Petty's 'American Girl' and make it their own while remaining true to the original, Blotzer's hyper drumming really sets the pace for this track. 'Exit' really showcases the chemistry between Jani and Keri as songwriters and musicians, and judging from this CD and Jani Lane's solo album, the duo can craft some amazing hook-laden pop-rock tunes that should be all over radio (if it wasn't for the fact that most Program Directors are deaf or just plain stupid).
'Good Times' is another track from Blotzer's aforementioned Twenty4Seven project, complete with Jani's 'Beatles-esque' harmonies in the choruses and an effects-laden solo from Keri, I could easily picture this track on the radio. 'All In How You Wear It' just smells of attitude, from the lyrics to the playing.
'Tomorrow Never Comes' sounds vocally as if it could have been on Warrant's Dog Eat Dog with some tastefully aggressive vocals in the verses complimented by Keri's brilliant leads, this is by far my favorite track on this album. While still faithful to the original, some lyrics and melodies were changed by Jani. Some people may remember this song from Blotzer's previous side project Twenty4Seven with John Corabi. The album kicks off with 'Dead Man's Shoes', an up-tempo rocker showcasing Jani's killer vocal layering, a solid bass groove, a sweet albeit short solo from Keri, and Blotz' best drumming of the disc (with the exception of 'Bruised', but that's a whole different animal that we will touch on later). While most 'supergroups' fall short of delivering what you would expect from their collective talents, this debut album DOES NOT! Love The Sin, Hate The Sinner easily has my vote for 2008's 'Album Of The Year'! I just hope that when schedules permit that the band will tour and record more Saints Of The Underground albums in the future! Time will tell. Mixed by Andy Johns and Saints Of The Underground.įor those who aren't aware of just who Saints Of The Underground are, the band consists of Warrant front-man Jani Lane, Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli, and Ratt's dynamic rhythm section of Robbie Crane on bass and Bobby Blotzer on drums. Produced by Bobby Blotzer, Keri Kelli and Jani Lane.
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