CD Review: Rebel Meets Rebel

Being a metal head, I shouldn't like country right? Well when it is David Allen Coe, country is cool. Often referred to as "Outlaw Country", his most mainstream song is "Take This Job and Shove It" (even tho his performance isn't the one that made him famous) but anyone who has been in a hole in the wall bar with a juke box knows the song "You Never Even Called Me By My Name". I have yet to be in a bar after midnight when this song come on and not seen someone singing it, from the Punkiest Punk to the most uptight Yuppie.
If you are a fan of Pantera you will also know one other of his songs at the very least. "Jack Daniels If You Please" was often used as a warm up occasionally played during their shows. Dimebag was a huge Coe fan, and rightly so. When I heard Dime, Vinnie and Rex were releasing an album that had Coe on Vocals, I must say I got mildly excited. I love the Southern Rock Genre, unfortunately the majority of that is older than I am. What a perfect match (in my mind at least) for another great mix of Metal and a little dash of something else. This album is heavier than most southern rock you will ever hear, and it at times rivals some of the best thrash bands. Dime has some incredibly hard riffs at times.

Between the Humorous "Cowboys do more Dope", the sweet sounding ballad "Arizona Rivers", the catchy title track "Rebel Meets Rebel" and the heaviest track (featuring Hank Williams III) "Get Outta My Life" this album spans the genres of Metal, Rock, Country and Blues. And all the Genres Blend together Seamlessly. I honestly can say I really love this CD.

One side note, this may be the last recording with Dime on it, so if you are a true Die-hard CFH, you must buy this. This album defiantly comes from the hearts of 4 Cowboys From Hell. The hardest part is knowing this is a one shot album.

Track Listing
1. Nothin' to Lose
2. Rebel Meets Rebel
3. Cowboys Do More Dope
4. Panfilo
5. Heart Worn Highway
6. One Nite Stands
7. Arizona Rivers
8. Get Outta My Life
9. Cherokee Cry
10. Time
11. No Compromise
12. N.Y.C. Streets

Posted by Cindy Steinle in CD Reviews at 10:06 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

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tony reptiles on :

Hiya Cindy,

never heard of this bloke before, being a Brit and all.
I downloaded some of his stuff on the strength of this review and, boy, if this good shit.
Sounds like what Kid Rock wishes he was.

Unfortunately I can't get hold of this specific album over here, which sucks because it sounds classic!

If the mood takes you and you feel like burning it for me, Jeff knows where to find me!

Cheers Cindy! This is exactly what his site is here for!

TRx

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