This is the debut album of the biggest supergroup to form in years. TCV consists of Dave Grohl (drums and vocals, ex-Nirvana and leader of the Foo Fighters) Josh Homme (guitars, from Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age and the Masters of Reality) and John Paul Jones. Yes, that John Paul Jones whose bass guitar and keyboards were integral parts of Led Zeppelin. They have assembled an adventurous, hard-rocking record that leaves the listener hoping that TCV is more than just a one-shot project. Even if it is, the album is still pretty sweet.
While drummer Dave Grohl does the Bonzo all over this record, most notably on "Caligulove" and other stompers. He remains a great rock drummer in his own right. Here, he sounds like he's glad to be back behind the skins after many years fronting the Foo Fighters. Throughout, Grohl trades vocal duties with Josh Homme. In turn, Homme plays solid, heavy riffs and sings in his trademark style, influenced by Jack Bruce and Masters of Reality leader (and sometime bandmate) Chris Goss.
OK. Let's get the Led Zep comparisons over with. John Paul Jones' presence on the record means that the bass playing remains as memorable as when he recorded "The Lemon Song", and his keyboard work tastier than custard pie. The songs occasionally quote tracks from the Jones-produced "In Through the Out Door", most notably bits of "Carouselambra" and "South Bound Suarez." Driving James Brown rhythms evoke "The Crunge" and "Trampled Underfoot". And the Middle Eastern orchestra from "Kashmir" wanders in and out of the mix on occasion.
TCV does not sound like a bad Zeppelin tribute or some kind of cover band. This is a fresh, original record that looks forward and back, combining the relative experiences of the three members to create an all-new musical monster. Fear it. And check out the band's YouTube Chanel here.
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