The
Belushis release explosive 2nd Album
CD Release Party -The Lamplighter, Vancouver February 17, 2007
The Belushis, Vancouver’s self-proclaimed kings of “Sweat Rock”,
have released a second album in less than as many years.
When The Belushis’
lead vocalist finally succumbed to the excesses of a rock-and-roll lifestyle in
the middle of recording their second disc, the remaining Belushis had a choice;
cry in their beers or drink them dry.
Luckily they chose the latter and the alcohol-fueled competition for the
studio mic created a more dynamic and diverse sound for the band.
The sophomore disc aptly
entitled “Thunderballs” features all four electrically charged members of the
band sharing vocal duties. Although the vocals have changed, fans of the band
will find comfort in knowing the new disc continues the song and lyric writing
tradition from the first album: 8 more songs about drinking, rocking, and
busting out. A four-piece band with thunderballs,
a 40oz bottle in one hand and electric guitar in the other, fans may want
choose their favourite Belushi and start collecting their action figures.
“In our first shows as a
four-piece, fans were stoked on hearing different vocalists within the same
band. It sets us apart from other rock bands,” slurs one of two Belushi lead
guitarists XXX Shock Rock.
The
band will be testing out their new material on anyone brave enough to approach
a beer-and-sweat-drenched stage at the Lamplighter in Vancouver on Saturday February 17.