Five Tunes you May Have Missed

There as been a ton of new music that seems to slip through the cracks right now. Let's take a look at five you may have missed. First up jumping on the Tiger King bandwagon...

And the Tiger King lives on...

The official video for Chris Cornell's tribute to Guns N' Roses classic song "Patience". After helping his daughter Toni learn the song, Chris Cornell got inspired in March of 2016 to record the song himself after hearing the news that Guns N' Roses were reuniting. Released in celebration of Chris's 56th birthday. Let me know in the comments how you feel about this cover, it's different but in a good way right?

Any time I can talk about one of my all-time favorite bands I'm going to! Enuff Z’Nuff’s new studio release, “Brainwashed Generation” showcases a diverse collection of songs that demonstrate the progression of musical styles in the Enuff Z’nuff catalog, all while retaining the undercurrent that has kept them a loyal fanbase since the ‘80s. PS this is the band's 21st album!

Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns are back and they have released a new single, 'Let You Down'. The song was written and recorded this past month while the band is in the midst of work on their next studio album. The band was so struck by the song that they felt the need to release it immediately rather than sit on it for the next studio album. This was the band I was to see on July 4th with Enuff Z'nuff, dang you Coronavirus.

With their lasting durability, iconic rock band Stryper returns with their 13th studio album, "Even the Devil Believes". Filled with the band’s signature riffs, harmony-laden melodies, and positive themes, the 11-track project is Stryper’s first studio album with Perry Richardson (Firehouse) on bass and background vocals.

Bouns Track

Bowling For Soup

Beautiful Things with Donnie Vie

If you dig around the Cave long enough you will see just how much I love the band Enuff Z'Nuff. Earlier this year they released a new album that was not bad. Sadly it was without there frontman Donnie Vie. Donnie has been doing some great solo stuff for years now and it's great that both he and Chip keep going. Vie tho he was the songwriter with lyrics that are mind-blowing and so in touch with life.  With his raspy yet powerful voice, I can not help to wonder why he has not made it mainstream or college radio to this day. I was super excited to see his new album come out on December 20th and even more excited to have "Beautiful Things" waiting for me under the Christmas Tree. Today I would like to share with you his new video just kind of ignore what is going on in the video and listen to his message. Let me know in the comments what you think as so many of my friends think I'm nuts for following these guys around for so so many years!

Everybody loves a good cover, right? Well, give this Elton John classic a spin! This one really shows off Donnie's voice.

Here is a deep cut from Enuff Znuff from an album that is lost gold! In fact, this album was only released in Japan and it's a crying shame!

And one older song that has not left my iPod/iPhone ever! Everybody has that go-to song well this one is mine. This is songwriting at its best. 

So as you can see we are closing in on another decade and Chip and Donnie are still there for me! Through thick and thin the music that they produce talks to me in so many ways. From great days to bad days I can always count on Enuff Znuff and Donnie Vie to pick me up. I can only pray that they keep going strong for the next 20 years or so. 

Enuff is never Enough!

Sometimes you hear a band that you just wonder how is it they are still around. But to some that band is your all-time favorite and you just can't wait for new music well for me that band is Enuff Znuff! The Chicago boys seem to keep kicking and screaming through life and I love it! After Donnie (lead singer) left the band you could not help but think this is it its over. Not for Chip Z'nuff, he picked up the mic this time around and Enuff Z'nuff carries on with their 21st album. With their new sound, they still manage to keep pop metal alive!

      

Even though songwriter and lead Donnie Vie have left  Chip sounds better than even I thought he would. And the reviews so far have been very positive towards the album. Diamond Boy hit shelves last week and proves you can't take the 80's out of this old man rock on Chip rock on! 

So do a fanboy a favor take a listen and let me know what you think in the comments below. And make sure you check out Get High On A New Thing the time I hung out with the band by clicking here. 

Get High On A New Thing!

Back to Glam Metal one more time during the countdown. This is a band that is near and dear to my heart. I did not jump on the Enuff Z'Nuff bandwagon when they released their first self-titled album. Sure I know who they were who could ever get those first two video's out of our skulls. Of course, those where the bands only true hits with "Fly High Michelle" and "Big Thing"  I still to this day skip those track which is sad they are both good songs I'm just burned out. Now I picked up their second Album "Strength" on a whim giving the Chicago boys another shot. I was blown away and forever hooked!

This album is a hit from "Heaven or Hell" to "Time To Let You Go". They found some success with "Mothers Eyes" and "Baby Loves You" Rolling Stone Magazine even called them "The Hot Band Of 1991" Strength remains one of the fan favorites even to this day.

The following albums found some success but it seems like Nirvana killed the glam rock and thank god when it comes to these boys. They settled into their own groove with Donnie Vie and Chip Znuff writing some of the greatest songs you will ever hear. I swear if Taylor Swift covered "Who's got you now" or "All Alone" they would be top 10 songs all the way.

The Stroke

Chip Znuff and I 

Have not done this in a while but I found Enuff Z'nuff's new video from the new album Covered in Gold. The Album is great as they cover some classics from the 80's to the 90's. Quite a few of these tracks are from compilation albums so it was nice to have them all in one place.

Some of the great songs on the album,
Stone Cold Crazy
Believe it or Not
When Doves Cry
Yankee Rose
Jealous Guy

So check out The Stroke then check out the music on iTunes