Enuff Z’Nuff – Dissonance
Grind That Axe Records
www.rockcandyrecords.com

Rating: C+

Talk about a band that has been around the block a few times… Enuff Z’Nuff’s Chip Z’Nuff and Donnie Vie have lived the rock n’ roll lifestyle to the hilt and lived to tell the tale.  The band came close to being rock gods, and in some circles are still considered rock legends.  Excess, success, embarrassment, falling from grace and survival are all a part of the band’s legacy.  Now, against the odds, Chip and Donny have actually released an album of new tunes plus a couple of cool remakes.   

The album starts off with “Dissonance” and it is clear that the band still is creative and trying to craft their songs.  Many bands take the check and go along their way not caring if it is crap or not.  In this case, Vie and Z’Nuff have put together a good CD.  Sure, there are clunkers and there are songs that won’t make the iPod playlist but this is Enuff Z’Nuff, don’t get your panties in a wad.  Check out the title track as well as “Lazy Dazy,” “High” and “Altered States” and you will see these guys are rocking hard and flying the flag for the Sunset Strip bands of yesteryear.

Also included is a daring yet cool version of the Prince classic “When Doves Cry”
and a remake of the Beatles “Run For Your Life.”  Don’t be tempted to write Enuff Z’Nuff as just another hair band trying to make beer money.  This album ain’t half bad.  

-         Jeb Wright