House
Of Blues
New Orleans, LA
November 11, 2003
story & images by Ritchie Champagne
New Orleans, LA
November 11, 2003
story & images by Ritchie Champagne
The
new album showcased the band indulging in studio experimentation. They
attempted new sounds and textures to mixed results. Special One
turned out to be the band's best sounding release in many years. However,
its downfall was two-fold: lackluster songwriting and a poor choice of
first single. While
"Scent Of A Woman" is a solid Who-influenced rocker,
it was neither the best nor the most radio-friendly song on the album.
While
"Scent Of A Woman" is a solid Who-influenced rocker,
it was neither the best nor the most radio-friendly song on the album.
"Too Much" may have garnered more radio attention. It also didn't
help that the last two tracks on the CD were actually two versions of
the same song, the inclusion of just one of which was questionable. Sandwiched
between "Scent" and these last two tracks are some solid rockers
and ballads in the Cheap Trick style that need time to grow on
the listener in order to overcome the inevitable disappointment felt by
many fans who couldn't help but unfavorably compare them against the strong
1997 release.
SPECIAL
ONE tracklisting:
Scent Of A Woman
Too Much
Special One
Pop Drone
My Obsession
Words
Sorry Boy
Best Friend
If I Could
Low Life In High Heels
Hummer
Scent Of A Woman
Too Much
Special One
Pop Drone
My Obsession
Words
Sorry Boy
Best Friend
If I Could
Low Life In High Heels
Hummer
