Grip Weeds: How I Won The War (Vinyl LP)
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In 1967 John Lennon starred in a cult film called How I Won The War. In 1988, a band from New Jersey derived their name from Lennon's character in the film, Musketeer Gripweed. In 2015, The Grip Weeds devised an album that delivered on the promise of the film's lofty title. In truth, How I Won The War, the sixth Grip Weeds studio album of new material, features more emotional depth and a greater plot than the film of the same name. Like any great piece of art, the themes explored by The Grip Weeds in this 'concept' album are universal, yet there is plenty of room for the listener to insert themselves into the proceedings. Featuring vocal harmonies that would make CSNY jealous and muscular musicality on par with The Who, How I Won The War is the edgiest Grip Weeds album to date. There is no shortage of visceral stompers (Rise Up, Follow Me Blind), but How I Won The War is no one trick pony. Other Side Of Your Heart is an acoustic-driven slice of modern psychedelia that early-era Pink Floyd fans are sure to enjoy. Life Saver is pure power pop with an introspective bent, while Rainbow Quartz and Over And Over take wistful looks back to budding relationships and salad days. The pounding groove of Force Of Nature alone will remind Mods young and old what attracted them to rock and roll in the first place. Al Kooper: This New Jersey band has been around since the '90s; they eventually built their own recording studio which has been used by many other bands as well. Maybe that's why this sounds so good. Very Beatles and Byrds, with exceptional drumming. Little Steven: We like to mix it up in Jersey and The Grip Weeds are a great example. A touch of John Lennon, a bit of The Byrds, a dash of The Kinks, pinch of The Who, and a dollop of more muscular Zombies and you get something quite original actually. And quite cool. How I Won the War, Rise Up, Follow Me Blind, Life Saver, Other Side of Your Heart, See Yourself, Vanish, Sounder (Instrumental), Force of Nature, Crossfire (Instrumental), Heaven and Earth, Over and Over, Rainbox Quartz, Truce, Lead Me to It, Aka Victory, The Inner Light
In 1967 John Lennon starred in a cult film called How I Won The War. In 1988, a band from New Jersey derived their name from Lennon's character in the film, Musketeer Gripweed. In 2015, The Grip Weeds devised an album that delivered on the promise of the film's lofty title. In truth, How I Won The War, the sixth Grip Weeds studio album of new material, features more emotional depth and a greater plot than the film of the same name. Like any great piece of art, the themes explored by The Grip Weeds in this 'concept' album are universal, yet there is plenty of room for the listener to insert themselves into the proceedings. Featuring vocal harmonies that would make CSNY jealous and muscular musicality on par with The Who, How I Won The War is the edgiest Grip Weeds album to date. There is no shortage of visceral stompers (Rise Up, Follow Me Blind), but How I Won The War is no one trick pony. Other Side Of Your Heart is an acoustic-driven slice of modern psychedelia that early-era Pink Floyd fans are sure to enjoy. Life Saver is pure power pop with an introspective bent, while Rainbow Quartz and Over And Over take wistful looks back to budding relationships and salad days. The pounding groove of Force Of Nature alone will remind Mods young and old what attracted them to rock and roll in the first place. Al Kooper: This New Jersey band has been around since the '90s; they eventually built their own recording studio which has been used by many other bands as well. Maybe that's why this sounds so good. Very Beatles and Byrds, with exceptional drumming. Little Steven: We like to mix it up in Jersey and The Grip Weeds are a great example. A touch of John Lennon, a bit of The Byrds, a dash of The Kinks, pinch of The Who, and a dollop of more muscular Zombies and you get something quite original actually. And quite cool. How I Won the War, Rise Up, Follow Me Blind, Life Saver, Other Side of Your Heart, See Yourself, Vanish, Sounder (Instrumental), Force of Nature, Crossfire (Instrumental), Heaven and Earth, Over and Over, Rainbox Quartz, Truce, Lead Me to It, Aka Victory, The Inner Light