Take Them On, On Your Own

• Artist: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• Rating:
• Release Date: September 02, 2003
• Type: Contains explicit content, Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club made an impressive debut in 2001, taking both America and England by surprise while alternative metal ruled the charts. Their psychedelic/space rock/glam-colored blend was hungry to give rock a new face. Three years later and garage rock still reviving the late-'90s pop-soaked scene, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club aims to save a bit of rock & roll with its sophomore effort Take Them On, On Your Own. More gutsy, more aggressive, and more dynamic than B.R.M.C., Take Them On, On Your Own blazes on with an intoxicating presentation from the Brit-American collective; vocalist/bassist Robert Turner and guitarist/vocalist Peter Hayes boasted cocksure appeal on the last album, however Take Them On, On Your Own showcases drummer Nick Jago's powerful presentation, ultimately bringing the trio together. They're fearless and this dozen-track release is all swagger, emotive, and cool. Swanky guitar riffs and Turner's faltering drawl on "Stop" and "Six Barrel Shotgun" is classic BRMC. There's not a lot of sauntering like "Red Eyes & Tears" and "Spread Your Love" or snarly punk-tinged bits like "Whatever Happened to My Rock & Roll." The band gives the impression that the last album was lifeless, therefore, the split in song and craft on Take Them On, On Your Own isn't exactly a messy thing. There's more character to songs themselves and BRMC appears a touch more confident. From the acoustic ballad "And I'm Aching" to the post-punk fire of "U.S. Government" and "Rise or Fall," BRMC offers substance over shtick. Reworking some of rock & roll's natural components for their own brash arrangement highlights the band's overall brilliance. For only a second album, they've got the maturity that most young bands lack on a creative level. Such tenacity will carry them a long way. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Stop (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(4:36)
Six Barrel Shotgun (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(3:06)
We're All in Love (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(3:37)
In Like the Rose (Lyrics)	Jeremy Kunz, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(5:22)
Ha Ha High Babe (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(4:12)
Generation	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(5:01)
Shade of Blue (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(4:22)
U.S. Government	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(5:32)
And I'm Aching (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(3:52)
Suddenly (Lyrics)	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(4:56)
Rise or Fall	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(3:56)
Heart + Soul	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	(7:15)

Credits

Michael Been (Mixing), Ken Andrews (Mixing), Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Producer), Michael Been (Engineer), Lindsay Ljungkull (Cover Photo), Mike Lazer (Mastering), Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Mixing), Nick Jago (Percussion), Richard Simpson (Engineer), Robert Turner (Vocals), Ben Thackeray (Engineer), Lindsay Ljungkull (Photography), Robert Turner (Design), Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Engineer), Peter Hayes (Bass), Peter Hayes (Guitar), Robert Turner (Bass), Justin Smith (Mixing Assistant), Peter Hayes (Vocals), Robert Turner (Guitar), Amy E. Bartell (Photography), Nick Jago (Drums), Ken Andrews (Engineer)

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