Slick Shoes - S/T

The only beef I have with Slick Shoes is that they’re named after Bill Clinton — “Slick Willie.” I’m just so fed up with the things that this administration is trying to do to the family. I favor the impeach Clinton committee. I don’t know.... Sometimes I get my religion and my politics mixed up, but I do like Slick Shoes.

Now, you may know that I hate all forms of heavy metal — black metal, death metal, and math metal, but I do like pop-punk. Mainly because my grandson, Jesse, got saved at a Value Pac show four years ago. So, bands like Slick Shoes have a precious spot in my heart. Now, while I think the band missed a step when they lost that Jackson Mould boy (can that fella play guitar!), I think they’ve regained ground with this new album. I think it surpasses Wake Up Screaming by far. We’re talking smart, snappy songs with something to say and somewhere to go. And that’s all I have to say. [Tooth & Nail / Melba Jackson]

This album review was originally printed in ISSUE 95 of HM Magazine. Order the Print Version of HM for tons more reviews of new albums.

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Comments

By Kyle

Slick Shoes is not named after Bill Clinton. They are named after a line from the movie "The Goonies."

By Westone

right on Kyle. i really like slick shoes and hope to hear more and better things from them.

By Brandon

Hey my buds...slicks shoes is definily sweet...I also hope they keep up the sweet albums...peace.

By jonny b.a.

This reviewer is an idiot... please never let him review anything ever again.... That was possibly the worst review i ever read.... Let the guys Grandson review something... maybe he actually has a clue.

By josh

Yo Jonny B.A. give the man a break. He is a Grandpa that listens to slick shoes!!! I don't know him and I already want to make him my grandpa!
Also, check out joshuafest.net. this is an awsome festival this summer demon hunter is playing there and Audio Adrenalin is headlining on Saturday night. I am not a big AA fan but some of yall are.
CYA there! Oh and check out 70 others at that festival also.

By Noah Millheim

Hey everyone, just stop and think for a second how awesome it would be to have your Grandfather listen to bands like Slick Shoes. I'd rather listen to Blindside among others personally, but it sure beats Bing Crosby right? Let's give the guy props for not bashing the music that most people his age are so quick to judge. Rock on for Christ Grandpa-peace

By BS

C'mon guys it was an attempt at humor. If I'm not mistaken I think the name Melba Jackson is a female name, and her grandson Jesse? Don't analyze this stuff too hard, kids. I guess this is what we should expect from 12 year old pop punk fans.

By socialpulse

My friends -- BS is right -- you are a little confused. "Melba" is a woman, therefore she cannot be a "Grandfather". That doesn't make anatomical sense. I know it's 2003, but c'mon now...

It's a satiracle review! It wasn't meant to be taken seriously! Take it easy...!

(It's amazing how humour can be taken so seriously! Try to laugh a little. Maybe crack a smile every once and awhile.)

Rock on.

By ChrisG

'Hey you guys....Slick Shoes.............Slick Shoes?! Are you CRAZY!!" BEST BAND EVER!! And if anyone thinks different then they can mail me.