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Cheap Trick
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Cheap Trick (2009) — Sean K.

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Cheap Trick – The Latest — Cheap Trick, 2009

New release from Rockford IL's finest shows that these guys have not lost a step, and in fact, continue to reach new heights as songwriters. Will this end up on the radio? Probably not, but it certainly should. One song-"When The Lights Are Out" is a previously unreleased song from back in the day. But everything else is fresh off the grill and ready for mass consumption. "Alive" is not a cover but features some tasty leads from Rick Nielsen just the same. Robin Zander's vocals soar on memorable songs here like "Sick Man Of Europe" and "These Days." The backbeat continues to be held down with precision by bassist Tom Petersson and drummer Rick Nielsen. If you had not had a chance to see Cheap Trick live I would advise you do so and grab this disc on the way out.

7.0 / 10 — Sean K. • September 13, 2010

Cheap Trick – The Latest cover artwork
Cheap Trick – The Latest — Cheap Trick, 2009

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