This week's weeks album of the week was a tough struggle. Honestly, this week saw a good many releases worth noting: Gavin Rossdale's solo album, a new Disturbed record, Weezer's third self titled release, and a new collection from Aimee Mann. The bad news is that is a big hit to my wallet. The good news is that I didn't buy most of them because they didn't really stand out to me at all.
What did stand out to me was a new Self-Titled release from an old favorite band of mine, Unwritten Law, on the fresh new label Interscope. These guys have been through a crap ton of hand changing over their career, switching labels more often than Hillary changed staffers. The changed labels so much that when they released a "greatest hits" compilation, they had to re-record all the songs and pay royalties to their various copyright holders just to get out of one of their contracts. That's hardcore.
Unwritten Law is a slightly new and refreshed sound from the Law. Compared to some of the harder, faster, punk infused hit factory that was Elva, Unwritten Law is subdued. That doesn't mean the boys have gone soft, by any stretch. Rather, they've taken a few moments to learn how to craft a solid, lasting tune, not just a pop-friendly hook.
The album finds the Law putting out a few more ballads-esque songs than previous efforts (an Unwritten Law ballad is a complete oxymoron), but I think that's a good thing. I intensely enjoyed tracks like Seein' Red and Save Me, and to hear a few more songs in that same vain is welcomed. They are some pretty kicking tracks though, so don't be fooled. These boys are still very SoCal, even if their years in the biz have simmered them a tad bit.
Check out Unwritten Law's Self-Titled album, it's worth the listen and worth the buy. Granted, Gavin is way more adorable than these boys, but it seems his wife's hold on him stretches even to his music...
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