A he said/she said review of _Say Something Nasty_
1. “Words of Wisdom” …at first we thought it was one of those Dick Delicious guys and then we were told it’s Blaine’s voice with some kind of distortion filter. Like he needs any more vocal distortion. Kinda reminds me of Alice Cooper’s “Lost in America” .
Except it’s about having a band with pussy in it:
Pussy it’s all about pussy
You gotta sing about pussy, to get money
You gotta get money, so you can get pussy
And you gotta get pussy, so you can sing about it
And a record company don’t let you sing about pussy, they ain’t your record company
2. “Say Something Nasty”
punkarella – The title song that gives you everything you need to know about Nashville Pussy’s music. When you hear the beginning riffs of this song you know Nashville Pussy is about to kick your ass live and in person.
BMF – My favorite song on the album. If today were the last day you could ever hear a rock and roll song this is the one to pick. It’s the one song AC/DC wishes they had written. A mix of Nugent Wango and AC/DC’s, “You Shook Me All Nite Long”. [Insert Your Own Favorite Rock Song Here] and you have “Say Something Nasty”. The ultimate guitar riffs…perfect ending to a perfect rock song.
3. “Drunk Daddy”
punkarella – Nobody can argue whether Nashville Pussy puts on the best live show going today … cause they do. We have heard this song live about eight times before and thought it was good but not really a showstopper. That has changed after listening to the album. The studio version of “Drunk Daddy” just became my new favorite Nashville Pussy song. I’m not sure what Blaine was doing the day he recorded it but his deep growling voice in this song makes me wet thus making it my new favorite. The guitar playing is heavenly too.
BMF – Makes me want to fight.
4. “You Give Drugs A Bad Name”
punkarella – Ok I’m spoiled. I love this song because we know its about once upon a time cool firebreathers becoming party poopers. The live version of this song sounds totally different to me. “You Give Drugs a Bad Name” and “Fried Chicken and Coffee” are my two favorites when I go to a NP show. I guess I fell for that sweet little rant Blaine spews out before they start playing it. Nevertheless I really love the live version of this song so the studio version seems a little bland to me.
BMF – I disagree. It’s a new rock and roll anthem. The live version and studio version sound the same.
punkarella – whatever.
5. “The Bitch Just Kicked Me Out”
punkarella – hmmmm…if I have to pick a “least favorite” song on the album this would be it. But I like the way Blaine sings “Oh Baby”.
BMF – Good song. I’m not really sure what he’s saying nor do I care. I just like the way he sings it.
6. “Keep On Fuckin’”
punkarella – The riffs in this song will cause you to fondle your own breasts no matter where you are when you hear it. Again I love this song live more than the studio version. The background vocals are too ummm clear or something. I like it better when Ruyter is doing her Angus Young impression and runs over all breathless to Blaine and sings into the microphone, “Keep On Fuckin”.
BMF – Another anthem song. If this song were on the radio today it would be #1 forever. Period.
7. “Jack Shack”
punkarella- this is the first of two songs co-written with former bassist, Tracy Almazon. I guess it’s pretty normal people have split emotions when a member of a band leaves. So yesterday there was a lot of discussion on the Nashville Pussy messageboard about whether Tracy was given proper credit for what she contributed to the new album. Tracy took it by the horns and put a end to the controversy by posting this message to everybody:
TRACY
“I’d like to express my thanks to lightbulb for encouraging people to call me at home….glad to see this bulletin board is as insane as ever. I wrote the music to Jack Shack when I was in Helldorado. Glenn Hettrick wrote the lyrics and named it Rocket to You. Helldorado broke up. Blaine wrote his own lyrics over the music and called it Down at the Jackshack. What was I supposed to do? Make a Helldorado shrine and…Blaine didn’t like the melody line Glen had done and I was pysched that Blaine did something different with it. It’s that simple. If anyone else has a good enough band, I’d be happy to unload some of these tunes on you, too. In the meantime, buy the album, listen to it real loud and just relax. I had a great time with Nashville Pussy, but everyone knows I don’t like playing the bass that much…despite how sweet that old Thunderbird is. Who’s the bass player for Nashville Pussy? Katie Lynn and she rocks. That’s all you need to know. Sure ’nuff!”
Very classy former pussy she is. As far as the song is concerned…it’s not the one I want to play over and over. But others might love it.
BMF – The guitar line reminds me of a train. Damn good song.
8. “Keep Them Things Away From Me”
punkarella – There is some awesome guitar playing in this song. And I like the reference to Atlanta but I don’t know what “them things” are yet.
BMF – I love the music but I don’t like the singing.
9. “Here’s To Your Destruction”
punkarella – The second song co-written with Tracy. It’s a little off vein for me. Too ummm bluegrassy or something. But that’s just my own personal taste. There is a really good guitar riff in it though.
BMF – I like it. It’s a drinking song and it sounds like they are having fun playing it. “Here’s to your destruction…I’ll buy the next round…” And like I already said it has a kind of ‘boogie woogie’ flavor to it that really shows Ruyter can play anything she wants to and play it like no other. Most NP songs make me feel like fighting or fuckin but this one just makes me feel happy.
10. “Let’s Get the Hell Outta Here”
punkarella – I really like this song. It’s like a fast car going real fast. Speed guitar and fast vocals.
BMF – Hillbilly punk.
11. “Slow Movin’ Train”
punkarella – Oh yeah this is the “slow” romantic song on the album and I love it. Real southern rock and roll.
BMF – Reminds me of Bad Company.
12. “Beat Me Senseless”
punkarella – “No pain … no gain … come on … Beat Me Senseless” …
BMF – I love this song cause I love punk. This sounds like a Southernized version of the punk band Fear.
13. “Can’t Get Rid of It”
punkarella – ……………………………………………
BMF – I like it.
14. “Rock n Roll Hoochie Coo”
punkarella – I must have grown up at the same time Blaine did cause this was a teenage anthem when I was growing up in the South. It must be a guy song cause guys always wanted to sing it to me in the backseat of a car. That was before I knew what a hoochie coo was but I never liked the song anyway. I realize it’s supposed to be a salute to the real pussy in the band(something Prince is famous for)and it is a better version than the Derringer original. The best Drunk Daddy addition has to be Blaine wailing, “Did somebody say keep on rockin’? It was meeeeeeeeeeeeeee.”
BMF – I don’t really like the song either but if I have to listen to it I prefer the Nashville Pussy version.
15. Outro – Perfect way to end the album.
