Bonafide – Something’s Dripping (2009)
We have seen a crazy amount of good bands come of Sweden in the last couple of years. In 2007, Swedish rockers Bonafide released their self titled debut. I enjoyed their first disc quite a bit, but Bonafide has far exceeded that album with their sophomore effort “Something’s Dripping”. What does Bonafide sound like? How about Paul Shortino on steroids, fronting a band the caliber of Rhino Bucket. This is bluesy pub rock at its finest.
If the opening track “Dirt Bound” doesn’t knock you down on the first play, the following cut, “Hard Livin’ Man” will certainly deliver that one-two punch.
Mia Coldheart from Crucified Barbara shares vocal duties with Pontus Snibb on “Straight Shooters” I can only describe this as one bad-assed tune.
There are parts of the song “Elvis Chapel Blues” where Pontus Snibb nearly sounds like Paul Stanley from KISS. I think the song also has a Krokus like vibe going for it. Cool tune.
“Dog” is a high octane head banger that has to be fun to see live. (Neck brace is optional).
“Butter You Up” starts off a triumvirate of kickass rockers to close out Something’s Dripping.
I am a sucker for the bluesy riffs of “Swan Song”. If you don’t find your self rocking out to this tune, then your headphones must be broken.
The closer “Sicker Than I Think” sees Bonafide channeling their inner AC/DC, and it flat out rocks.
Go ahead and “Fill Your Head With Rock” by checking out Bonafide’s myspace here. Something’s Dripping may not be completely original, but it certainly entertaining! This is the type of music that will make you want to crack open a cold one, and enjoy your weekend! Recommended!
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
Photo by Jesper Lindgren
01. Dirt Bound
02. Hard Livin´man
03. No Doubt About It
04. Straight Shooters
05. Elvis Chapel Blues
06. Fill Your Head With Rock
07. Dog
08. Shot of You
09. Butter You Up
10. Swan song
11. Sicker Than I Think
Bonafide is:
Pontus Snibb – Guitar & Lead Vocals
Mikael Fässberg – Guitar & Background Vocals
Sticky Bomb – Drums
Micke Nilsson – Bass & Background Vocals
Good sound- feels a little lengthy/repetative at over 5 minutes-would be great party background music, judging by this song…a little faster it could be a stripper anthem. But I like it, they’re Swedes (not un-like me), its different than the radio crap…and I’ll probably buy it.
Rob, I’m totally with ya on this one. I got this album about a month ago, and it flat out rocks. yeah, nothing really original about it, but these guys play it like they own it. for me, conviction can overcome a lack of originallity, and these guys definitely have conviction. I also love the punchy production on this record, too often, pub rock records become myered in very muffled production, but this record just jumps out of the speakers, making the listening experience that much better.