For their follow up to 2010’s “Life Turns Electric,” the Canadian rockers Finger Eleven wanted to do something a bit different. Working in West Nashville with producer Dave Cobb, they opted for an old school feel for their latest album, “Five Crooked Lines,” which highlights their classic rock influences but brings a modern touch. With the departure of drummer Rich Beddoe, Cobb enlisted session drummer Chris Powell to round out the lineup. The album was recorded and mixed in only 15 days and is a great mixture of catchy choruses and fuzzy guitars.
“Five Crooked Lines” is a heavier album with tracks like “Gods of Speed” and the first single “Wolves and Doors” really packing a punch. The guitars of James Black and Rick Jackett are on fire and frontman Scott Anderson sounds better than ever. “Come On, Oblivion” has a trippy, psychedelic feel and the softer “Not Going To Be Afraid” provides a nice change of pace. The not to be missed track is the mid-tempo anthem “Blackout Song” which will have audiences on their feet.
“Five Crooked Lines” is definitely a step in the right direction for Finger Eleven. They’ve given us a solid, hard rock album which is just what the doctor ordered.
