Album Reviews

Usually when a comedian writes songs, they’re funny. Or at least supposed to be funny. Just think of Adam Sandler. In the case of Alex Agnew and Diablo Blvd. however, music is no laughing matter. Along with his friends - who happen to be great musicians (they usually spend time in The Setup, Born From Pain, A Brand,…)- Agnew cranked out album number two, “Builders Of Empires”.

Just like on “The Greater God” they aren’t doing anything you’ve never heard before but these guys do kick ass when it comes to writing metallic rock songs in which they get to pay tribute to Danzig, Black Label Society, The Cult and the likes. There’s more variation this time around with the fury of songs like “Conquer All” next to the mellow “Saints Of Killers”, one of the absolute highlights of the album. It definitely helps to keep things interesting.

“Builders Of Empires” is basically an album for men who refuse to grow out of their teens. The kind you listen to with friends while drinking beer and talking about tits. It’s loud. It rocks. And the testosterone drips right out of the speakers. And yes, that is a good thing.