When faced with the term ‘supergroup’, the level of expectation for a band skyrockets. So when I was emailed by Ticketbastard to let me know of this new band I might like, I was as giddy as a schoolgirl. Richard Patrick (NIN, Filter, The Damning Well), The DeLeo brothers, Robert and Dean (STP), and Ray Luzier (David Lee Roth, come on, that’s cool)! No way. There name is Army of Anyone. So, I don’t dig the name, but I get it.
My first listen to the album resulted in a lukewarm reaction, and I shelved it for awhile. When I found out they were going on tour, I bought tickets and gave it another listen. I liked it much more this time. It’s very intelligent. You can tell these guys have been around the block, dragged through some alleys, and maybe tripped in a gutter or two. They’re seasoned.
This shows in their live act in particular. They make the shitty Slim’s sound system sound priceless. Their set list reaffirms that their album kicks ass, and fans are sent over the top when the band resurrects favorites from Filter and STP (no David Lee Roth?) It’s great to see a band that is so comfortable in its own skin after seeing so many shy newbies out there that have no idea how to work a crowd. A few details: how can Richard Patrick still sing like that? It’s truly unbelievable! He may look demented while he’s doing it but it kicks ass. And Ray Luzier’s drumset is huge. It literally almost took up the whole stage.
Want an outsider’s opinion? My manfriend, who accompanied me to the show, said this: “They sound better live than on the album, and I really like the album”. ‘Nuff said.
My mini video of ‘Goodbye’
“And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I’m dying Are…
“The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive…
“It’s early morning, the sun comes out Last night was shaking and pretty loud My cat is purring, it scratches…
“Too much horror businessDriving late at nightPsycho 78My bathroom is newYou, you don’t go in the bathroom with mePsycho 7812…
“Now a new look in my eyes my spirit riseForget the pastPresent tense works and lastsGot shit on, pissed on,…
“Gimme danger, little strangerAnd I feel with you at easeGimme danger, little strangerAnd I’ll feel your disease There’s nothing in…
“Living out the days and nights in absolute fearNever knowing when and where thethreat of the undead draws nearThoughts of…
“Now, listen up She’s a razor sharp If she don’t get her way She’ll slice you apart Now she’s a…
“Oh, they should have knownNot to play with the powers of HellSome people have lost their waySome people have lost…
“I’m the walking dudeI can see all the worldTwist your minds with fearI’m the man with the powerAmong the living,…
“And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I’m dying Are…
“The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive…
“It’s early morning, the sun comes out Last night was shaking and pretty loud My cat is purring, it scratches…
“Too much horror businessDriving late at nightPsycho 78My bathroom is newYou, you don’t go in the bathroom with mePsycho 7812…
“Now a new look in my eyes my spirit riseForget the pastPresent tense works and lastsGot shit on, pissed on,…
“Gimme danger, little strangerAnd I feel with you at easeGimme danger, little strangerAnd I’ll feel your disease There’s nothing in…