“The Latest” In The Press: Late June Links & Reviews
Associated Press- album review (runs in several places) http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/entertainment/ci_12672427
News Herald (OH)- feature preview: http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2009/06/22/life/nh1050907.txt
Globe & Mail (Canada)- Essential track: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/essential-tracks/article1192372/
Salt Lake Magazine- item http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/Blogs/Lounge-Act/June-2009/New-Tunes-in-Stores-Tuesday-June-23/
“Cheap Trick, The Latest. The most underrated classic-rock band around has yet another set destined to be ignored by rock radio. And that’s rock radio’s loss.”
E! Online- release mention http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b130354_weekend_showdown_shopaholic_vs_tween.html
MeVio- who’s on tour video http://www.mevio.com/episode/160893/Cheap+Trick+-+WHO+S+ON+TOUR
EveryJoe.com- release post http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/cheap-trick-the-latest/
USA Weekend “Who’s News Blog”- feature http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/06/the-latest-on-cheap-trick-including-new-tour-and-album.html
Philadelphia Inquirer- live review http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/music/20090625_Veteran_bands_open_their_tour_with_thanks.html
Yes! Weekly (NC)- feature preview http://www.yesweekly.com/article-6531-the-latest-from-cheap-trick.html
RollingStone.com- live review http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/24/def-leppard-poison-cheap -trick-deliver-big-riffs-at-tour-kick-off/
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle- preview http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090625/ENT0503/906250305/1077/ENT05
Wall Street Journal- feature on Speakeasy blog http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/06/29/cheap-trick-has-summer-to-remember-with-def-leppard-transformers-2/
Times Record (AR)- feature preview http://www.swtimes.com/articles/2009/06/25/features/features062309_03.txt
The Weekender (PA)- feature preview http://www.theweekender.com/cover/_lsquo_Flame_rsquo__still_burns_for_Cheap_Trick_06-23-2009.html
Live review http://www.theweekender.com/music/REVIEW_Def_Leppard_justifies_headliner_status.html
Cleveland Scene- live review http://www.clevescene.com/c-notes/archives/2009/06/26/concert-review-def-leppard-cheap-trick-poison
Class Rock Music Blog- album review http://classicrockmusicblog.com/cds-lps/cheap-trick-the-latest-album-review/
Bullz-Eye- album review http://www.bullz-eye.com/cdreviews/fortes/cheap_trick-the_latest.htm
Aquarium Drunkard- “sevens” feature with “Surrender” http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2009/06/29/sevens-cheap-trick-surrender/dave
“POPBANG”‘S SINGLE OF THE WEEK! http://www.popbang.com/
Chicago Tribune - album review http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/06/album-review-cheap-tricks-the-latest.html
Buffalo News - feature preview http://www.buffalonews.com/494/story/708313.html
Kansas City Star - review item http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/music/story/1255991.html
“On its new self-released album, Cheap Trick shows it can still teach some younger pop bands a few things about crafting sweet melodies and forging memorable hooks. Buy it and wish them a happy 35th anniversary.”
Cleveland Plain Dealer - playlist mention http://blog.cleveland.com/entertainment/2009/06/dave_matthews_band_earns_a_for.html
“Cheap Trick, “When the Lights Are Out”: When they grow up, Jonas Brothers want to be these power-pop pros.”
