Dark Horse by Nickelback

Nickelback. Dark Horse. Roadrunner Records: 2008. ASIN: B001FSDOZO.

Overview:
The sixth and newest album by popular rock band Nickelback is full of what the band does best; quirky, unusual lyrics that push the edge and rhythms that really rock. A few track titles are "Something in Your Mouth", "S.E.X." and "Never Gonna Be Alone." It's easy to see what the first two tracks are about, so when a meaningful ballad comes along; it is a nice surprise. The band is originally from Canada and this album won the Juno Award for album of the year, a category is reserved for the top selling albums. Nickelback has included three ballad/meaningful songs which seems unusual for a rock album; the ballad mentioned above, "If Today Was Your Last Day," and "I'd Come For You". The critics were divided on this release, it was either love or hate. PopMatters commented that the band is, "...at a creative low point." While ChartAttack called Chad Kroger, "a genius". Lead singer and guitarist, Chad Kroger writes much of the groups lyrics. The general public has overwhelmingly received the album and is patiently waiting for a new release. Dark Horse has spent one hundred and five weeks included in the Billboard 2oo and is number one hundred ninety one on the Billboards top 2oo albums of the decade. With sales over five million world wide this is Nickelback's fourth straight multi-platinum album.

About the Artists:

The band members include: Chad Kroeger who is the lead vocalist and plays guitar, Mike Kroeger plays bass, Ryan Peake plays guitar and drummer Daniel Adair. The band has been a family affair, Chad and Mike are half brothers and cousin Brandon Kroeger use to be the drummer. Mike Kroeger is credited with creating the band's name. While working the counter at Starbucks he became known for saying, 'Here's your nickel back,' when handing back a customer's change. It's good that the band change their name, before they were called the Village Idiots.

Interest Age:
8th +

Talking Points:
Sex and the importance of protection
The music business

Challenge Issues:
Language
Sex

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Why I Included This Item:
To add variety to my collection.