VOLBEAT – Rewind, Replay, Rebound (Ltd. Deluxe Edition) (2019)

Danish rockers VOLBEAT are back with possibly their biggest offering to date; “Rewind, Replay, Rebound”. I must say Volbeat is a band whose appeal always eluded me. Listening to this seventh full-length, finally I get it. It’s a big, hooky radio rock record that acknowledges that music existed prior to Nirvana.
Packed to the gills with instant classic rock songs laid down over their own classic sound which, if possible, things seems to have gotten bigger with “Rewind, Replay, Rebound”, in this Ltd. Deluxe Edition including a bonus disc.

This collection of tunes leans particularly hard on the arena-aspiring side of their sound, and that’s wahy a Iiked it so much.
“Last Day Under The Sun” gets things started with a funky riff that runs throughout and lays the foundations for what is a brilliant song with some tasty solos thrown in for good measure and a nice little drum beat running in the background. “Pelvis On Fire” has a real AC/DC chugging riff to open up but then flies into a real rock-n-roller that will defy anyone not to nod the head or tap the foot to its infectious beat.

“Rewind The Exit” changes tack a bit and is more of a radio-friendly pop-rock track but don’t let that put you off as it is a really catchy song with a funky little ZZ Top style intro riff, great melodies and some serious shredding.
“Die To Live” comes at you at a hundred miles an hour with razor riffs and Clutch’s Neil Fallon lending his considerable vocals to the track. The piano trading off with the sax initially and then with the guitar and sax midway through is a strange but nice twist that gives the song that extra kick.

“When We Were Kids” ever so gently lulls you into a nice easy number with softly sung lyrics for all of about a minute where it picks up the pace with an excellent chorus accompanied with a nice drum beat and tasty riff. The guitars become more prevalent midway through with a beast of a solo and those riffs just driving the song along.
“Cloud 9” has a really groovy beat to it that gets you from the start and with its entrancing drum beat, you will be shaking your head to it and digging the duelling vocals which is brilliant.

“Cheapside Sloggers” has a heavier feel to it and that may well be due to the fact that Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt is ripping here as guest and rip he does with his trademark style, that aside the track is outstanding regardless going between heavy and just pure rock.
“Parasite” has a real angry feel which is great but unfortunately only lasts about half a minute, as it would have been good to see where they went with it. “Leviathan” was the first single released of the album and it is a real arena rocker that will have you banging your head and stomping your feet to its madlyinfectious funky groove, packed full of killer riffs and pulsing drum and bass beat, what more could you ask for.

“The Awakening Of Bonnie Parker” is another Volbeat classic with their trademark sound coming through loud and clear, and I know it may be overstated here but it is just hard to escape how captivating and infectious they make practically every song.
The penultimate song “The Everlasting” opens with a serious Metallica feel to it with its fat bass and guitar riffs and blasts along at breakneck speed until it breaks for really cool harmonious chorus before it flies back to light speed, with a couple of solos thrown in for good measure it has to be one of if not the best track on the whole album.
“7-24” closes out the regular album release album with a nice acoustic number, a little different to previous tracks but not out of place at all.

On the bonus disc we have 3 extra tracks: “Under The Influence” is a great, catchy track with an ’80s feel via its contagious chorus and lovely lyrics, “Immortal But Destructible” rocks harder with an early Nineties sound and driven by sharp guitars, then “Die To Live” is a crazy tune that reminds me of Metallica 5,98 EP meets Billy Idol meets 60s rock, and it’s very cool.
Additionally, we find demo versions of album tracks, quite different and interesting.

With “Rewind, Replay, Rebound” I finally get Volbeat. It’s a rockin’ album with something for everyone, fun, catchy, modern yet with a nod to classic rock, as it should be.
Highly Recommended

CD1:
01. Last Day Under The Sun
02. Pelvis On Fire
03. Rewind The Exit
04. Die To Live (feat. Neil Fallon)
05. When We Were Kids
06. Sorry Sack Of Bones
07. Cloud 9
08. Cheapside Sloggers (feat. Gary Holt)
09. Maybe I Believe
10. Parasite
11. Leviathan
12. The Awakening Of Bonnie Parker
13. The Everlasting
14. 7:24

CD2:
01. Under The Influence
02. Immortal But Destructible
03. Die To Live
04. Last Day Under The Sun (Demo)
05. Rewind The Exit (Demo)
06. When We Were Kids (Demo)
07. Maybe I Believe (Demo)
08. Leviathan (Demo)

Michael Poulsen – Guitar / Vocals
Jon Larsen – Drums
Rob Caggiano – Guitar
Kaspar Boye Larsen – Bass

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