Warrant--Cherry Pie

Warrant--Cherry Pie (1990) Rating--7.6

A heavier edge for the Warrant boys here in the '90s, as there's less glam but still the fun. They won't get completely serious and down to work until the next disc, but this one has some highlights. Jani Lane's lyrical talent begins to peek through, and the distortion crunch on a number of the tunes is undeniable. Oh yeah--nice album cover, too.
The disc's most popular cut is the title track, with a heavy intro riff--though yes, the lyrics are corny on this one. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" weaves its magic next, creating mood atop the sounds of banjos and then caustic guitars. Other heavier highlights include "Sure Feels Good to Me," "Mr. Rainmaker," and "Song and Dance Man."
This disc also features one of Warrant's many "anti-ballads"--"I Saw Red." Definitely slowed-down and meant for airplay, but it's more about a relationship screwing you over than trying to make the girls all gushy. In any case, a strong track.
Stick around for the next release, the band's top highlight...
TRACK LIST: Cherry Pie/Uncle Tom's Cabin/I Saw Red/Bed of Roses/Sure Feels Good to Me/Love in Stereo/Blind Faith/ Song and Dance Man/You're the Only Hell Your Mama Ever Raised/Mr. Rainmaker/Train, Train/Ode to Tipper Gore

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