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Chock-full of radio-friendy arty alt-metal sounds that flirt with the likes of Foo Fighters, Jane's Addiction and Led Zeppelin, Burning Brides' 2007 disc "Hang Love" will please those who like their hard rock with a pop sheen. That said, it's that pop veneer that also makes some of the album feel a bit forgettable.

The band, at that time, consisted of the Dimitri Coats on guitar and vocals, his wife Melanie on bass, and drummer Pete Beeman. Dimitri Coats is definitely the star attraction here, fueling "She Comes To Me" with a riff in the Jimmy Page mold, and delivering vocals in a way that's reminiscent of Dave Grohl in the choruses and has echoes of Jane's Addiction's Perry Ferrell in the verses.

The Sabbath stomp of "Your Nation Will Die" is the heaviest track on the disc, and was apparently inspired by the fact that the band toured with Mastodon at one point. "Poor House," with its Foo Fighters feel is another highlight, as is the droning "Hang Love." The heavy boogie of "Feel No Shame" is made for cranking up in your Camaro with the windows rolled down.

On the other hand, there are plenty of forgettable tracks on the album, starting with the opener, "Ring Around The Rosary" and "San Diego." The incredibly saccharine "Unglued" is a typical FM radio slow rocker full of tired cliches ("falling from the sky," "whatever gets you through the night," etc.).

Those who enjoy plenty of pop in their hard rock diet will find a lot to love in Burning Brides' "Hang Love." But if you're looking for a little more substance, this arty alt-rock album isn't the place for it.