On my way to check out a concert earlier this month a friend of mine handed me this EP from a band called Cockpit. He told me that it sounded like 80’s era hair metal. So I popped it in on my way to the show and I loved it. I like all sorts of rock music, from heavy metal, to classic rock, from hard rock to blues based rock. My favorite style of music is blues based rock, bands like Aerosmith and Guns n Roses. So besides Buckcherry, there’s not much out there.
The EP is entitled “Mission to Rock” with the title track being the first song on the album. “Mission to Rock” starts off much like the hit song “Lit Up” by Buckcherry. Don’t get me wrong, this song is not a “Lit Up” rip off; it just has a similar tone or feel. It also had something I had been missing for a long time and that is amazing extended guitar solos.
The next song “At a Loose End” might be the catchiest song on the album. If there is a hit on here it’s this one. I love the way the main riff and vocals mix together. Every song on the album has a sing-a-long chorus, but “At a Loose End” particularly stands out for me. The song is the shortest on the EP clocking in at 2:49, but there was still plenty of time for another great guitar solo.
“White Flag,” the third song on the EP kicks off with a sweet walking guitar riff, very much reminiscent of AC/DC. This song includes another sing-a-long chorus that will require audience participation at live shows. The guitar solo is very much a tip of the cap to Angus Young. “Shot in Hell” is the song fans will be calling for in 15 years after this band has released 5 or 6 albums. It may not end up being their biggest hit, but it’ll be the deep track everyone loves. It’s my personal favorite on the album. At this stage in their career it’d be a great closing number.
The final song on the EP “Mission to Rock” is called “Gun for Hire” and it has a similar sound to the rest of the EP. All the songs clock in at a round three minutes and all the songs rock. It’s everything we loved about 80’s rock. I wouldn’t limit them to hair bands like LA Guns or Winger though. This band could play with Buckcherry or maybe even Chickenfoot any day of the week. Either of those would be shows I’d love to see.
Oh, I forgot to mention, this is an all girl band with chops equal to if not better than most rock bands out there. It’s refreshing to hear guitar solos like this again - it’s been too long. I think it would be great if a veteran blues based rock band took these ladies out on tour; they’d be a great addition to any tour. I promise you they will not disappoint. Check them out at www.ilovecockpit.com or www.myspace.com/cockpit. I hope I get a chance to see them live soon.
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Bob Zerull is a frequent movie and concert goer who talks about his ventures to arenas and theaters more than any person should be allowed to do. Now, he puts them down on paper. Visit: www.cadaverchristmas.com. Email Bob at bob@zoiksonline.com.
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