Careful with That Axe
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| Released | August 12, 2014 | |||
| Studio | The Doghouse Studio, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock[1] country[2] | |||
| Length | 31:31 | |||
| Label | 60 Cycle Hum | |||
| Producer | John 5, Rodger Carter | |||
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Careful with That Axe is the seventh solo album by
Heatseekers Chart
. The album's first and only single, "This is My Rifle", was released two months prior on June 17, 2014.
Background and recording
Work on the album took place in between his work as a touring guitarist for
producer Rodger Carter play all drum tracks, with both players being more interactive in the process.[4] Both were experienced studio musicians, with Bissonette having previously recorded with Elton John and David Lee Roth, and Carter having previously recorded with Lita Ford and Gene Simmons.[5]
Composition and themes
John 5 described the album as having "a real live band sound" that covers a broad spectrum of different
cover songs of Jerry Reed, a musician John 5 was familiar with due to his father listening to his albums as a child.[5]
The album's title pays homage to
Flight of the Bumble Bee.[4] "El Cucuy" is Spanish for the "bogeyman", while "Portrait of Sidney Sloan", "Villisca", and "The Dream Slayer" all refer to specific real-life murders.[4]
Promotion and release
The album's first single, "This is My Rifle", was released on June 17, 2014, two months prior to the album's release.Heatseekers Chart.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "We Need To Have A Talk With John" | 1:20 |
| 2. | "This Is My Rifle" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Flight Of The Vulcan Kelly" | 2:18 |
| 4. | "Jerry's Breakdown" | 2:36 |
| 5. | "Six Hundred And Sixty Six Pickers In Hell" | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Portrait Of Sydney Sloan" | 3:33 |
| 7. | "Jiffy Jam" | 2:58 |
| 8. | "Vilisca" | 3:12 |
| 9. | "El Cucuy" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "The Dream Slayer" | 4:13 |
| Total length: | 31:31 | |
Personnel
- production
- Matt Bissonette – bass[4]
- Rodger Carter – drums, production[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5: 'Careful With That Axe' Album Details Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ Adam St. James. "John 5 Interview: Shreddin' Surprises". Guitar.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "John 5 To Release 'Careful With That Axe' In July". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-05-08. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Bosso, Joe. "John 5 talks new album Careful With That Axe track-by-track". MusicRadar.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ Guitarworld.com. Archivedfrom the original on 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
- ^ "Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5 To Release 'This Is My Rifle' Single Next Month". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-05-21. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "Interview: John 5 Talks New Solo Album, 'Careful with That Axe' and Rob Zombie Projects". Revolvermag.com. 2014-07-30. Archived from the original on 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "JOHN 5 Cracks Billboard Heatseekers Chart". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
