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Earlier this week, the new album by Sick Puppies, “Connect” came out. I have been a long time fan of these Australilan rockers and they never cease to amaze me. For them I have my new saying, ” I love you more than your last album but less than your next album”. I can’t imagine ever loving them any more than I do and then… BAM… their new music just has me loving them even more.

I just had the opportunity to listen to the whole “Connect” album and I am just in awe of this new phase of Sick Puppies! I love when a band explores their adventurous side and steps outside their comfort zone and displays a new side to themselves. That is what I feel they have down with this CD.

From the moment I first heard their new single, “There’s No Going Back” and it instantly became my favorite song. I just the chorus, the energy, the lyrics, everything!! As soon as I hear it come on the radio, I am cranking up the volume and me and my family are all singing along. From 6 year old Brandon who at first was singing, “Hair’s no Growing Back” (He sometimes really gets those lyrics messed up, for weeks he was singing Kill a Fly when Villify came on!!) to 15 year Ryan in the back air guitaring while we are driving. You just can’t help but get energized by this song. Lyrically, it is amazing and has some of the most meaningful lyrics for me. I love these:

“You can’t regret what you don’t decide

I should have stayed, should have let go

Should’ve, could’ve means you’ll never know”

Here is the video for “There’s No Going Back” which I absolutely love:

So now that the new album is album is out, I am torn between so many good favorites. “Die to Save You” not only comes out with intense energy, it features Emma’s vocals. It has a catchy chorus and will definitely be a big hit! “Walking Away” shakes it up and has you wanting more! “Gunfight” is a very fun song that I really think is a blend of their creative elements and todays’ environment. I absolutely love this song!!!

“Poison” has some of the most beautiful bridge work as well as some of the sweetest vocal work. “Where did the Time Go” is just about what we all ask ourselves. It is beautifully written and emotionally energized! Next up is one of my favorites, “Telling Lies” which literally brings a dark edgy side to the album that just opens the door to your heart. You can’t help but be drawn into this song.

The title track “Connect” is up next and it is perfect for the title track. It truly has the lyrics that almost explain where this band is in their time. They really are just trying to “connect with you” and they do with this touching catchy song. “Run” comes in and it is another of my true favorites. I love Shimon’s vocals on this one as it really just flows from his heart. It just bleeds emotion and I love this one as it opens my eyes to a new world.

Up next ‘The Trick the Devil Did” just brings the high energy back and has you gathering up your feelings as you just spread them out on the table. You just can’t help but get energized and empowered as this song plays! “Healing Now” touches base with you to see if you are all okay after that emotional bloodletting that you just went through. You are, as you realize that you are healing now. A perfect song at the perfect time. You finish it off with “Under A very Black Sky” and the vocals of Emma just wrap you in comforting arms in a song that is reminiscent of early Queen or Pink Floyd style. It has such an eclectic sound that I am absolutely in love with. This song just may be my favorite song!!!!

So now that you have a teaser of what this album is about, you have to head over and get it for yourself. You will be happy you did!! Truly one of my favorites and I am sure it will be yours. So it is time to Connect with Sick Puppies!

~ Marisol