tempt to relive the multi-platinum hard rock entity ’ s storied origins , Jack Russell set his sights on the future . In December 2011 , Jack Russell ’ s Great White first bared its teeth . Since its inception , the frontman welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana ( this time as a guitar player ) and keyboardist-lead guitarist Robby Lochner , and drummer Dicki Fliszar . Now , this group has a sharp , soaring and slick new album ready , boasting the bluesy hard rock stomp that made Russell and Montana icons in the first place . Some songs are predictably good including the convincing opener “ Sign of the Times ” soon followed by the demented swagger of the captivating “ Crazy .” The album ’ s 11 offerings point to a solid future for one of rock ’ s most notorious legacy acts . Stephen Pearcy recently made news for reuniting with his pack in RATT but there are times on his fourth solo album Smash where it sounds like he ’ d rather
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