Review of Ted Nugent’s latest album
Detroit Muscle – album review
Release date: April 29, 2022
Review by: Dan Brodersen and Anita Maree
Motor City Madman returns with Detroit Muscle!
Ted Nugent is back! Nugent, from Detroit, Michigan, is best known for his energizing guitar playing and hard rock live shows. He has sold well over 40 million albums and is best known for his hit songs including Cat Scratch Fever, Great White Buffalo, Free for All, Stranglehold and Fred Bear. His new album, Detroit Muscle, gives his fans 10 new songs followed by a powerful guitar solo on Star Spangled Banner.
A look at each track:
Detroit Muscle: This song is a strong hitting anthem about his hometown, Detroit. Nugent sings. “Strap your ass in, I got a fire breathing Mopar, Downtown Detroit is like a rock’n’roll dream.”
Come and Take It: A powerhouse anthem featuring his usual riffing. This song is to remind U.S. citizens of our God given freedoms and to always let freedom ring. Nugent is a firm believer in the founding fathers of the U.S. and in the U.S. Constitution including, gun rights, hunter’s rights, and to always remember that this is the land of the free. Perfect song as the U.S. digs out of the lies and misinformation from the leaders of the free world.
Born In the Motor City: Nugent writes about Detroit, his hometown and remembering the love of the Motown groove, his dad, and getting ‘that fire in your belly, you know you just can’t lose.”
American Campfire: Super anthem to blast at your next campfire and always remember ‘Life, Liberty, and Rock’n’Roll’. The song is about gathering with family, friends, and saluting the American dream.
Drivin’ Blind: A cool groove song about life – either take the fast lane or take the smart lane. As the lyrics say, “I think I found the answer, to give me peace of mind, stop flirting with disaster, just don’t get caught driving blind.”
Just Leave Me Alone: Nugent plain and simple wants to be left alone on this song. While some of the crazies want to fight, again, just leave me alone.
Alaska: A super song showcasing Nugent’s love of nature, hunting, and the beauty of our 49th State.
WinterSpring Summer/Fall: (Instrumental) A smooth guitar solo that shakes, rattles, and rolls.
Leave The Lights On: A wonderful dedication song Ted wrote for his brother John, who passed away in 2020. I am certain those lights are shining bright.
Feedback GrindFIRE: My favorite song on this new album! Feel the excitement, fire, and grind from the madman of Detroit. Ted blessed us with this raw, retro rocker just prior to him going fishing. “Feedback grindfire, Feel the Fire!”
Star Spangled Banner: (Instrumental) Check out this outstanding guitar work from Nugent on his unique twist of the Star Spangled Banner. I guarantee this will make you proud to stand up with your hand over your heart, to remove your cap, to honor the grand U.S. of A. You might even shed a tear.
The album is available everywhere to purchase – Amazon, Apple Music, and Spotify. See Ted Nugent this summer when he kicks off his tour in July.
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