Written by: Kristen Jones
On February 2nd, Rob Zombie released his fourth studio album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, through Roadrunner Records. Waiting to release this album, especially since it was finished two years ago may have been it’s downfall. With so much time to anticipate what it would be like, some may be more than a little disappointed.
I wanted to love this album, as Hellbilly Deluxe was a favourite of mine. But upon listening, I soon came to realize that the title Hellbilly Deluxe 2 was a bit misleading. This album was what I’d hoped it wasn’t going to be, a sequel, not to Hellbilly Deluxe but to Educated Horses.
For those interested in Classic Zombie, I’d recommend the back half of this album. It is stronger, in my opinion, than the fist and has Zombie returning closer to his musical roots.
The best tracks on the CD are “Werewolf Women Of The SS”, “Cease To Exist” and “Sick Bubble-Gum”. I won’t say that this is anywhere close to his best material, but I did enjoy these songs.
I’m not in love with this album, but I do like it. For all it’s faults, it is still better than many I’ve heard. Of course it will never live up to Hellbilly Deluxe or Sinister Urge, but it does deserve a listen.
Rob Zombie will be on tour later this year. Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is available for purchase at ITunes.
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