When "Feel the Steel" was released back in 2009, the world was introduced to the parody 80s glam metal band Steel Panther, who had been a popular fixture on the Vegas Strip for years before. What was often overlooked, was behind the sexually explicit, and often hilarious songs, was a very talented band. Satchel is an extremely talented guitarist, and singer Michael Starr had previously (briefly) fronted LA Guns.
"Balls Out" the second album proper from Steel Panther follows the same formula as its predecessor, but evolves their sound into encompassing the entire glam metal genre rather than focusing on specific bands for specific songs. The lyrics are as sex driven and funny as ever (a "Community Property" reference even pops up), and while the subjects (Tiger Woods, anal sex and cougars) are pretty obvious, it doesn't stop the songs being very good pieces of glam metal music. There's even a surprisingly superb guest vocal from Nickeback's Chad Kroeger, aided by Nuno Bettencourt on "It Won't Suck Itself" which doesn't really need an explaination into its content.
"Balls Out" is an album full of fun, full of nonsense, and full of good tunes. Steel Panther haven't really grown up yet, and I kinda hope they never do.
****
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