Eagles of Death Metal

This week i'm going to spend some time defending a band that I like a lot, Eagles of Death Metal. Now, when ever I bring these guys up in conversation, people always bash them. I think the biggest problem is that people are misunderstanding what the purpose of this band is. Their main goal isn't to be the most technically proficient band, or too write heart-felt lyrics, it's to mess around and have fun. You have to come at this music that way or you probably won't get it. That being said, let the reviewing commence!

There isn't much to say about each specific song, so i'm going to generalize. When I hear these guys, I either start driving faster, or feel the strange urge to dance, which doesn't happen often with me. Now, their lyrics are pretty sexually vulgar a lot of the time, and I would never say more than half of the stuff that they are saying in the songs, but it's still fun to listen to for the most part. Some of their songs go over the line and I don't listen to them, but for the most part it's tolerable.

Eagles of Death Metal remind me of a modern version of ZZ Top. They really have a cartoony vibe when you listen to them, it really feels ridiculous. I always picture a loser trying to pick up chicks in a bar when I listen to them, I guess that's how I justify listening to some of their disgusting lyrics.

Now, in no way are they my favorite band, I just think that they get a bad rep, and they have some good songs. You should at least listen to a few of their songs before you make up your mind.

If you haven't already figured this out, most of the time I'll put the songs from a review on the side bar of the blog so you can listen while you read.

So, here is my list of songs to listen to by Eagles of Death Metal.

1. I want you so hard (Boy's Bad News)

2. Wannabe In LA

3. Secret Plans

4. Speaking in Tongues

5. Miss Alissa

6. I Only Want You

7. Cherry Cola

I hope you can at least enjoy these guys a little bit, but if you don't, i'd really like to hear your arguments, so please comment!