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Nickleback's sixth album doesn't stake out new ground, but this Canadian post-grunge quartet is known for their allegiance to old-school hard rock values. That allegiance is borne out on 2008's DARK HORSE, a collection of riff-driven rockers and power ballads that thrives on simple chord progressions, distortion-heavy guitars, and lyrics about partying and other carnal delights. The singalong single "Gotta Be Somebody" may flirt with radio-ready pop, but most of DARK HORSE revels in denim-clad, bad boy swagger.
It's hard to forget that Nickleback is a mainstream act, however, especially given the potent, high-gloss sound of the album, courtesy of veteran producer Robert "Mutt" Lang. Like Def Leppard, another Lang-produced band, Nickleback's rock is packaged prettily enough for soccer moms, a truth evident in accessible ballads like "I'd Come for You." But longtime fans needn't despair: the band still packs a punch (see the arena-sized rocker "Burn It To the Ground"), proving Nickleback can have it both ways.
Audio Remasterer: Ted Jensen.
Nickelback: Ryan Peake, Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar); Daniel Adair (vocals, drums); Mike Kroeger (bass instrument, bass guitar).
Audio Mixers: Chris Lord-Alge; Mike Shirley; Joe Moi; Randy Staub .
Rolling Stone (p.127) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Lange keeps things rolling -- and to his credit, Chad Kroeger gratifyingly comes off as more of a regular guy than a rock star."
Billboard (p.41) - "The bulletproof Nickelback provides affordable fun that promises good returns in hard times....With guitar solos, heavier chops and double-entendres."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.104) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he still rock like a post-grunge Metalica....The best tracks here, such as the Leppard-style anthem 'Shakin' Hands,' bear Lange's indelible signature."
Blender (Magazine) (p.78) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The casting coup is producer Matt Lange, who runs with the tricks he used on Def Leppard and AC/DC in the '80s: lotsa echo on the drums, lotsa background voices chanting, 'Hey!'"
Nickelback - Dark Horse Songs
Dark Horse Music Review
Average Rating: (3.3 out of 5 stars)    List All 27 Reviews Nicelback
Nickelback are BACK with more energetic sounds and lyrics that will rock your penthouse, warm up your ladies and make you party like a rock star, but is it worth the purchase? Yes if the line above is what you looking for, otherwise the music is the same old same old pop rock with nothing new in sight. 2 stars
Submitted by Cyrus (Dayville,CT)
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 AMAZING!!!!
This is on par with All the right reasons, but i think all the right reasons had a slight edge because it was a complete turn-around album for them. Nickelback you rock!!!!!
Submitted by Neal (London)
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 uh....
The music isn't that bad, but the lyrics are really lame... All the right reasons was way, way better... this album isn't that bad though, but the songs aren't 'Hero' quality
Submitted by Zeeshan (New York, USA)
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MUDDY
They must have changed producers for this one. All The Right Reasons was recorded air-tight. This one is BOOMY,
MUDDY sounding. Great music; poor recording of it.
Submitted by paulkeanerli (Cleveland, OH)
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Just when I thought Nickelback had peaked with their last album, their latest cd might be their best one. The entire album is filled with great tracks, especially their latest hit single, Gotta Be Somebody.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
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