antiReviews:
Ike
Reilly Salesmen and Racists
Review by antiGUY
Ike
Reilly Salesmen and Racists
Label: Universal
/ Republic
Rating:
Tracks: Last Time
Angels & Whores
Commie Drives a Nova
Hip Hop Thighs #17
Hail! Hail!
The Assassination of Sweet Lou Diablo
Put a Little Love In It (According to
John)
New Years Eve
Duty Free
My Wasted Friends
Crave
Cash is King
God Damn Shame
Republic Records is really an indy label
at heart, they are one of the only major labels that actually ventures
outside the popular box to find gripping and interesting new music. Ike
Reilly is a good case in point; his music is unlike anything else currently
riding the charts and record store shelves. To call him eclectic would
be a bit of an understatement, he ventures into so many different genres
giving each his own personal spin that its impossible to nail him down.
Even going as far as saying that Ike Reilly is what youd get if you mixed
the DNA of Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, Beck, Bob Dylan and
Sheryl Crow doesnt quite convey whats hes all about.
In an age where popular music seems to
getting progressively mindless, Ike Reilly is a much needed breath of fresh
air. He proves that rock music can still be versed in artistic expression
instead of being simply a slick commercial product at the same time delivering
addictive hooks and melodies. Far beyond your normal prosaic lyrical content,
Ike plays the part of beat poet weaving stories interspersed with irreverent
subject matters. If youve been waiting for an artist to renew your faith
in rock n roll, look no further, Ike Reillys debut album is a landmark
release of the year 2001, quite simply an album that comes out of left
field and knocks you on your ass causing you to shout proclamations of
gratitude to the heavens for delivering you from the inane humdrum of todays
music scene.
The reader must really experience this
CD for themselves, no words can begin to convey what Ike Reilly is all
about, so follow the link below to hear clips from this album and then
run dont walk to your nearest record store and pick up a copy of Salesmen
and Racists, it will be the best musical investment youve made in years!
Posted by Rain:
I first caught Ike with Bob Schnieder in Indy, loved him and his music so much I went to Chicago to see him at the Abbey. This music is the sh*t!! Best sh*t since the Ramones!!!
Posted by joe rock:
Ike rocks. great lyrics. see this bad boy if you get a chance
Posted by Mr. huh? saying, "My Generation Sucks!":
That lamb joke amongst others was pretty funny (see the "Thank You's" on the album sleeve). Damn this guy is incredible. I bought his album after seeing him as artist of the month. I can definately hear some Chuck Berry in him as well. Here is a rare breed of artist that is accessible to both teenybopper (due to the insanely-catchy hooks and melodie) and serious music fans as well (due to the quirky eccentric lyrics). He's an updated version of classic 50's rock with some pure comedic genius mixed in. He sings about universal themes of regret, loss, love, etc. but with humor and eccentricness that I didn't realize existed until now. God, this guy needs more exposure.
Posted by Chris Buckley:
You've come a long way from wailing on the harmonica on the steps of LHS to now. Tell Scott to leave those lambs alone.
Posted by moe0223:
This cd rocks. I learned about Ike Reilly cuz they opened for John Mayer and my friend's sister convinced us to go see him. After we heard Ike Reilly, we bought the cd and I listen to it all the time. They kicked John Mayer's ass and I think anyone should check this cd out. It kicks ass.
Posted by c@tp:
I'll say it in 3 words
Hail Hail Hail! More air
time. Even young teens who hear you singing the tune ask where do you hear that song it rocks.
