Review Fix Exclusive: Blacklist Union Frontman Tony West Talks New Album

Review Fix chats with Blacklist Union Frontman Tony West, who discusses the band’s new album, “Til’ Death Do US Part,” as well as his goals for 2014.

Review Fix: How is “Til’ Death Do US Part” different from the band’s other albums?

Tony West: We do not answer to anyone. It’s pure 100% unfiltered rock n roll.

Review Fix: What have you learned about yourself as a musician leading up to this album and how did it impact the creative side of this album?

West: Well it’s really about what I have learned as being a person and a human and evolving. My whole life has prepared me for the moment I am in- the moment we are all in. This CD shows a huge evolution both musically and personally.

Review Fix: How was the album written? Any interesting stories?

West: The process of writing and recording follows no set path. The best story of it all is that I got to work with many of my peers and a couple heroes as well. Being recognized by your peers is a huge honor.

Review Fix: I know it’s always a hard question to answer, but what is the standout song on the album? Why?

West: I love “Alabama Slammer.” Not only is it as real as it gets lyrically it also helps me in a therapeutic way casting out bad energy. Plus the chorus never gets out of your head.

Review Fix: What’s a song you think people might bypass but is better than people might expect?

West: I don’t think anyone would bypass a song on this CD however “Don’t Change,” the cover we did by INXS is pretty bad ass you don’t want to bypass that one.

Review Fix: What are your goals for 2014?

West: We want to tour as much as possible and release our new CD (which will be our 4th this summer).

Review Fix: How do you want this album (Til Death Do Us Part) to be remembered?

West: As a kickass classic rock n roll CD.

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