Our Pick: The Johnnys — ROCK

Artist— The Johnnys
Song—Motorcycle Mama
Album—ROCK
Year—2013

Sex, drugs and rock and roll used to be the slogan of rebel rock and rollers but as the hard rockers of years ago age, one might say that “If it’s TOO LOUD, you are TOO OLD!” The Johnnys have abandoned the drug theme but sex, loud guitars, fast and frantic intensity is what drives them to breakneck speeds that will leave more than a few old timers thinking they may indeed be too old. But that’s just real rock and roll. Veronica Johnny’s exuberant sexy voice and husband Dave’s pounding rhythms are the highlights of the Ramones formatted punk sound though admittedly on this album its more musically complex. Few credible bands can pull off the purity of the legendary Ramones spirit musically but The Johnnys are one of the best with a full repertoire of original songs. This is their third release with much improved production and song development. The Johnny’s have matured but not aged. This makes this an essential high energy rocker that puts FUN with capital letters back into the music experience as the song Have a Good Time, All The Time emphasizes. Black leather and motorcycles, non-conforming rebellious in-your-face approach continues The Johnny’s musical path of doing it their way, delivering a fresh rock album purist rockers will celebrate. Motorcycle Mama is a great example of this musical attitude. The Johnnys capture that innocent sound of both the 60’s and the 70’s punk attitude that rock exploded from and if you are looking for a fun, high energy release from life’s stressors, drop this album into your player, TURN IT UP, hold on tight and get ready to ROCK!

Buy the album from iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/rock/id641937253