Extreme’s New Queen Homage Sure Beats Queen + Paul Rodgers

extreeeeme.jpgFans of Queen who can’t stomach Freddie Mercury replacement Paul Rodgers owe it to themselves to check out “Star,” a song from Extreme’s upcoming Saudades Du Rock that has tight harmonies, searing riffs, and sneering vocals about “profit” and “fame” that sound more “Tie Your Mother Down” than “C-Lebrity.” Sure they try to rhyme “star” with “for,” but hearing them rip into the track, I want to take back every snide remark I’ve made about Gary Cherone. Though when the media player eventually hops to one of their earlier hits, I quickly change my mind. [MySpace via Metal Sucks]

 
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  1. musicquizking  |   Posted on Jun 26th, 2008

    Extreme get a bad rep but they are still better than Saigon Kick.

  2. Chris N.  |   Posted on Jun 26th, 2008

    Are the Electric Boys back together yet?

  3. Maura Johnston  |   Posted on Jun 26th, 2008

    @Chris N.: Alas, no. But two members did join Hanoi Rocks.

  4. musicquizking  |   Posted on Jun 26th, 2008

    Kik Tracee anyone?

  5. Anonymous  |   Posted on Jun 26th, 2008

    @musicquizking: “Love Is On The Way” > “More Than Words”

  6. tigerpop  |   Posted on Jun 29th, 2008

    @musicquizking: I know I’m repeating myself, but I saw Saigon Kick open for Extreme sometime around ‘92, and yes, you are correct sir.

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