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Energetic drummer Jay Bellerose provides a substantial backbone to the Animals' songs. His driving beats power the music without overwhelming the other instruments. Guitarist Thomas Juliano also adds force to the band with skillful psychedelic strumming. His creative '70s-type solos--together with Jay's modern drumming--produce a compelling package...

Author: By Howie Axelrod, | Title: Local Music | 11/5/1992 | See Source »

Stradlin, the enigmatic lyricist and rhythm guitarist so unlike the whole Guns N' Roses image developed in the media, never really participated in all those infamous publicity-grabbing antics of the band (though he did once piss in a trash can on a commercial airline). His gradual withdrawal from the obligatory fast-paced lifestyle and lack of enthusiasm for the tour, the videos and even the production of the long-awaited new albums served as warning signs to fans and the media. So when Axl confirmed Izzy's departure on a live radio interview, fans may have been disappointed...

Author: By Rita L. Berardino, | Title: Music | 10/22/1992 | See Source »

...metal superstardom for a tight rhythm and blues jam session that showcases his Sixties-rock, Rolling Stones influences. Stradlin even collaborates with a member of the legendary rock group on the album's ninth track, "Take A Look at the Guy," which features vocals and lyrics by veteran Stones guitarist Ron Wood. Stradlin's debut solo album thus provides abundant support for his former bandmates' theory: Izzy thinks he's Keith Richards...

Author: By Rita L. Berardino, | Title: Music | 10/22/1992 | See Source »

Stradlin sounds like Keith Richards too, launching into the first track, "Somebody Knockin," with a vintage Stones mid-tempo guitar groove. His classic "guitarist gone solo" gravelly vocals complement the track's gritty feel, and the simplicity and repetition of the lyrics demonstrate Stradlin's focus on stripped-down musicianship for this album...

Author: By Rita L. Berardino, | Title: Music | 10/22/1992 | See Source »

...Guitarist Gary Lee Conner and his brother, bassist Van Conner, blend together so naturally that the immense noise ends up disciplined and coherent. They keep glamrock solos to a minimum, instead emphasizing a steady, balanced sound. Even the dissonant chords created when Gary Lee reached his guitar out to the groping audience worked within the songs...

Author: By Bryan Lavietes, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Paradise Crowd Looks for Oblivion With the Trees | 10/22/1992 | See Source »

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