Lonero – JFL
Release Date: May 23, 2011
Highlights: Eden, Little Bastard, Fat Tat, New Song, Good Luck, King of Damage
The hardest part of doing what I do is sifting through the endless stacks of CDs and MP3 downloads I receive from bands to try and find something worth writing about. I get endless albums of bands that sound like 3rd rate versions of already crappy bands making it downright painful to listen. Every now and then an album shines through the muck like a gem in the rough. When Lonero’s album “JFL” was brought to my attention, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Well, all I had to do was “JFL” just like the album title says. JUST FUCKING LISTEN!
“JFL” is an album of instrumental music that isn’t the kind of instrumental music I’m used to. It’s not wanky and its not so progressive sounding that it sounds like its from another planet . Lonero’s music is unpretentious and very easy to grasp. The structures of the songs are based around the melody where the guitar acts as the lead singer backed by an infectious, catchy groove. Lonero’s diverse influences are represented in full on this album ranging from progressive metal to classic punk. “Eden” and “Little Bastard” is a nod of sorts to the more melodic side of artists like Joe Satriani. The punk influence is present as “Fat Tat” sounds more like The Ramones and “Good Luck” channels Social Distortion more than anything. “Oblivion” explores the more progressive metal side of their influences and “New Song” is reminiscent of Eric Johnson’s more mellow side of instrumental music.
Lonero’s “JFL” was a breath of fresh air for me. Words can sometimes get in the way even for a guy like me who loves lyrical music. Lyrically heavy music can be a lot to take so sometimes I want to just be moved by some well played, well written music. “JFL” is a great collection of well played, well written songs that are easy on the ears and not sonically overwhelming. It’s a great album to listen to when you just want to hear some great music. Do yourself a favor. Pick up this album and do as the title says; “JFL”!
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