Candlebox was formed in 1991 by Kevin Martin(singer/guitarist) and Scott Mercado(drummer). The band, which also includes Peter Klett(guitarist) and bassist Bardi Martin(no relation to Kevin), released their album Candlebox in 1993. After touring for almost two years solid, Candlebox is back with a new album called Lucy.
There are some truly rocking songs on this album. One of the best is called "Best Friend". This song starts out with guitar and some police siren feedback. When the drums come in, they kick the song into high gear, definitely a great single. Also another notable mention is "Butterfly" the song so good they had to do it twice. The only thing in common between "Butterfly" and "Butterfly (Reprise)" is the title. "Butterfly" is slow, and almost dirge-like. It builds and builds this wall of sound and feedback and then comes back down again. "Butterfly (Reprise)" is more melodic and less of a change between verse and chorus.
Then again, this album could be considered a "sophomore slump" album. They have the same band members, and the same people producing it. Songs like "Drowned" and "Lucy" are very similer in style and structure to their first album. Don't get me wrong, they aren't bad songs, just nothing new or different.
If you loved the first album then Lucy is a must have - you won't be at all disappointed. If you were turned off by the first album's sound there still might be hope; this album has a lot more energy and is more natural sounding. This time around they just plugged in and played, and for that we are rewarded with a really good album.
