September 17, 2004
THE LOUDNESS
Get loud
By DARRYL STERDAN -- Winnipeg Sun
THE LOUDNESS
Various Artists
(Warner)

In the timeless words of the eloquent bard Ted Nugent, "If it's too loud, you're too old."

That simple, homespun philosophy handily defines The Loudness, a two-disc compilation of new and classic rock tracks united by one common element: Volume.

If it's loud 'n' proud, it's here, from retro-rock ear-bleeders like Nazareth's Hair of the Dog, Deep Purple's Woman from Tokyo and ZZ Top's Tush to contemporary contenders like The Darkness's I Believe in a Thing Called Love, Jet's Are You Gonna be My Girl and even hometown boys The Waking Eyes' Watch Your Money.

No, it isn't even close to complete -- but it is completely entertaining.

So put it on, crank it up, and screw your ears. Hey, you can always learn to read lips.