Estrus Records
2002
Riffin'
About This Album
The Cherry Valence's Riffin' album -- recorded by the infamous Tim Green at Louder Studios in San Francisco -- lives up to its name. Every song -- complete with guitar, drum, bass, and even vocal riffs -- captures the intensity of the group's action-packed live performances. From the high-pitched Lemmy-like vocals on "Sweat, Sweat, Sweat (All Over You)" to the heavy beats created from dueling drum kits, it's apparent the Cherry Valence were road-tight when tracks for Riffin' were laid down. Nick Whitely and Brian Quast share time between drumming and singing, although sometimes they do it simultaneously. Much like 2000's self-titled release on Estrus, Riffin' delivers the goods. It runs the gamut between '70s classic rock and Southern rock, yet the Ampeg-cranked album is head-banging worthy from start to finish. It's a half-hour worth of songs comparable to, if not better than, their debut release's "Lose That Smile" track. It's no wonder they've toured with bands like the F**king Champs and Tight Bros From Way Back When. In 33 minutes the Cherry Valence pack in as many guitar solos, "eewhs," and Led Zeppelin-esque breakdowns as physically possible. Who could ask for anything more? Certainly not S.E. Hinton, who penned The Outsiders, from which this group was named. ~ Lisa LeeKing, All Music Guide
Track List (try tracks 2,3,6,7 and 9)

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