Eleven - Howling Book

At last, the amazing Eleven has released their new album, Howling Book. Actually, it appears that it was released late last year but I didn't find out about it until a few weeks ago (a peril of being an independent, I'm afraid, is that even your big fans may not know when you've released something). Rock and roll the way I like it (well, one of the ways): hooks and brains and musicianship. Jack Irons, their original drummer (also the Chili Peppers' original drummer) who left to spend time in Pearl Jam, is back in the fold. Don't expect to see Eleven on tour, though, as frontman Alain Johannes is spending time in Queens of the Stone Age and they are working on their next album. Did I mention Alain and Natasha worked on Chris Cornell's Euphoria Morning, one of my favorite albums (are you taking notes on all this?). Back to Eleven. Check out Show Me Something. I wouldn't say it's their strongest album but anytime Eleven puts out an album the music world is a better place.