After two singles (One More Time, Beautiful Bomb) the band is ready to release it's much anticipated debut album early 2010.
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Kuopio, Finland isn't exactly Hicksville, Indiana and Helsinki sure ain't no West Hollywood but with Reckless Love the analogies are obvious. This bunch of rockers dropped out of school, moved to Helsinki and chose to scrape by whatever menial jobs available to chase their rock n' roll dreams. Having scored a recording deal with a major label, Universal Music, as the 2nd glam rock band during the last decade or so, Reckless Love show that, if nothing else, the guys master whatever lessons they've ever taken in the subject of hard rock.
Reckless Love's debut album features a plethora of influences audible to the listener, and as knowledgeable as the band seems to be of its musical roots, it's their own take on hard rock that makes the album so extremely exciting. Sure, hard life can teach you stuff, but in Reckless Love's case it has taught them to teach people stuff. The lesson here is: there's not a whole lot crap that cant' be healed with a good song and a smile. And because the songs are so good, smile you will - after you get a load of this. Reckless Love extends sonic hails to the greats of hard rock ranging from Kiss to Van Halen to W.A.S.P. to Warrant to Poison to Guns N' Roses and everything in between, with a heartwarming, sunny disposition able to melt the gloomiest of cynics.
The party starts with Beautiful Bomb, One More Time, Love Machine, So Yeah!!, Feel My Heat and Born To Rock. With subject matter dealing dominantly with the over-enhanced sexuality of a young straight male (i.e. women, or the lack thereof), the songs have a boisterous, energetic, fun, freewheeling party attitude, combined with swaggering, outrageous and sometimes, downright silly lyrics. It's all packed in a top-notch modern, yet adequately retro sound that strongly reflects classic 80's hair metal heroes. Not reducing to a one trick pony, the album also has it's darker, rawer, heavy metal side. Aggressive and theatrical Wild Touch, Badass and Romance have a rowdy, rebellious bite to them. Iced with slick choirs, these cuts include heavy guitar rifforama and some of vocalist Olli Herman's nastiest Vince Neil snarls. This is where the band's Judas Priest, Ozzy, WASP and Ratt influences shine. The album also contains the super slick ballad Sex, which gives away the fact that under the disguise of hell-raising party animal machismo lie sensitive guys wearing their hearts on their sleeves. Predominantly guitar driven, melodic and beautiful the album also portrays the band's classy touch to keyboard arrangements. Featuring the whole arsenal: big choirs, clean high vocals and fragile single voice melodies, almost whispering at times, vocally the album is a wonder to behold, and in what might come as a surprise, the band can also display a striking lyrical depth, almost coming down to philosophical level in Back To Paradise.
While maybe dropouts in regular school, there's not a page in the book of hard rock these guys haven't taken to heart. In the hair metal school tables turn and Reckless Love are the teachers. And the class will only be dismissed once thoroughly entertained.
Reckless Love‘s released 'InVader' in 2016. Their next album 'Turborider' is due via AFM Records on February 25, 2022.
In Jan 2024, Reckless Love have announced that they are taking a break from touring and recording until further notice given that lead vocalist Olli Herman is now part of the Finnish rockers Popeda. Reckless Love consisting of Herman, guitarist Pepe Reckless and bassist Jalle Verne have also parted ways with drummer Hessu Maxx.
Official website: http://www.recklesslove.com.
Members:
Olli Herman - Vocals (ex-Crashdïet).
Pepe - Guitar, backvocals
Jalle Verne - Bass, backvocals
Hessu Maxx - drums, percussions
Monster
Reckless Love Lyrics
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Monster
Come on pretty monster gimme
Hunky babe with her plastic boobs
And the poison in her skin
Bleeding stitches on the fresh cut wounds
I can feel her needle sting
And behind the evil grin
Beautiful like a bad tattoo
Looking like a mortal sin
A lady unnatural and shady
And I think she's like a demon aphrodisiac
I wanna she her shaking that
Shake that thing
Shake that thing
Monster, she's my favorite
Monster, she's my beautiful
Monster, she's a monster, yeah
Come on in my bed
Come on pretty monster gimme
Come on pretty monster gimme
Real eyes cannot realize
Real lies in prefect form
Forgery by a surgery
She is more than flesh on bone
Synthesized like a Frankenstein
With a lot of silicone
Superwoman and a dirty freak
Yeah, that's what turns me on (yeah)
A beauty, a different kinda cutie
And I like her sexy
Artificial body parts
I wanna lick her beauty scars
She's a thing
She's a thing
Monster, she's my favorite
Monster, she's my beautiful
Monster, she's a monster, yeah
Come on in my bed
Come on pretty monster gimme
Come on pretty monster gimme
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah, ah, ah
Monster, she's my favorite
Monster, she's my beautiful
Monster, she's a monster, yeah
Come on in my bed
Come on pretty monster gimme
Monster, she's my favorite
Monster, she's my beautiful
Monster, she's a monster, yeah
Come on in my bed
Come on pretty monster gimme
Come on pretty monster gimme
Come on pretty monster gimme
The lyrics to "Monster" by Reckless Love are about a man's fascination with a woman who he sees as a "monster," but who he finds undeniably attractive. The woman is described as having "plastic boobs" and "poison in her skin," suggesting that she has had plastic surgery and perhaps has a dangerous or reckless personality. Despite her flaws, the man is drawn to her confidence and her unconventional beauty.
The lyrics reflect the idea that beauty can be found in unexpected places, and that sometimes the things that make someone "monstrous" can also make them intriguing and alluring. The song also suggests that there is a certain power in accepting and even celebrating one's own flaws and imperfections.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of unconventional beauty and an embrace of the idea that there is no one "right" way to be attractive or desirable.
Line by Line Meaning
Monster
The singer is addressing someone who is monstrous in their behavior and appearance
Monster
The repetition of the first line implies that the singer is fascinated by the monstrous person and can't look away
Come on pretty monster gimme
The singer wants to be closer to the monster, even though they know that person is dangerous and possibly harmful
Hunky babe with her plastic boobs
The monster is a woman who has had cosmetic surgery to make her body conform to a certain ideal
And the poison in her skin
The singer sees the monster as toxic or dangerous, perhaps emotionally or mentally harmful
Bleeding stitches on the fresh cut wounds
The monster has scars or injuries that are still healing, indicating a violent past or present
I can feel her needle sting
The singer is drawn to the monster's pain and suffering, and sees that as a part of their allure
Confident in her riding boots
The monster is portrayed as being self-assured, dominant, and powerful in her appearance and demeanor
And behind the evil grin
The singer sees something sinister or malevolent in the monster's smile or expression
Beautiful like a bad tattoo
The monster's appearance is unconventional or even shocking, but the singer sees something attractive about it nonetheless
Looking like a mortal sin
The monster's appearance is so provocative or immoral that it's like a sin to look at them, but the singer is drawn to that sense of taboo
A lady unnatural and shady
The monster is depicted as someone who defies societal norms or expectations in a way that makes them seem dangerous or threatening
And I think she's like a demon aphrodisiac
The singer is turned on by the monster, seeing her as something akin to a supernatural force that has the power to seduce or attract them
I wanna she her shaking that
The singer is sexually attracted to the monster and wants to see her dance or move in a provocative way
Shake that thing
The singer is encouraging the monster to perform for them, seeing her as an object of entertainment or arousal
Real eyes cannot realize
The singer claims that everyday people wouldn't be able to comprehend the complex beauty or allure of the monster
Real lies in prefect form
The idea of perfection is a lie or illusion, and the monster's appearance is just another example of this
Forgery by a surgery
The monster's appearance has been artificially crafted through cosmetic surgery or other means
She is more than flesh on bone
The singer sees the monster as more than just a physical body, but imbued with some sort of magic or intangible quality
Synthesized like a Frankenstein
The singer suggests that the monster has been artificially created, just like the famous literary figure Frankenstein's monster
With a lot of silicone
The monster's appearance has been enhanced through the use of artificial materials, such as silicone implants
Superwoman and a dirty freak
The monster is portrayed as having two disparate aspects: a powerful, confident persona and a more unconventional, taboo side
Yeah, that's what turns me on (yeah)
The singer finds the monster's dual nature to be a turn-on, finding their complexity or capacity for both strength and vulnerability to be alluring
A beauty, a different kinda cutie
The monster is seen as beautiful in a unique or unconventional way, but still attractive to the singer
And I like her sexy
The singer is sexually attracted to the monster, finding her provocative and alluring
Artificial body parts
The monster's appearance has been enhanced or altered through the use of unnatural materials or procedures
I wanna lick her beauty scars
The singer is drawn to the monster's imperfections or scars, finding them attractive or intriguing in some way
She's a thing
The monster is seen as an object or possession, rather than a person with feelings and agency
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
This repetition of sounds could be seen as the monster's voice or presence permeating the song
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah, ah, ah
The repetition of the 'ah' sound could be seen as an expression of the singer's desire or admiration for the monster
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ilkka Wirtanen, Olli Kosunen, Perttu Sedergren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cordell White
PeaceMaker: Episode #6
Song: Monster by Reckless Love
If you listen closely to the lyrics of the song, it clearly describes all three characters in this scene...
Sophie (Butterfly) - Because a Butterfly has taken her over.
Aggie (Chris' Father) - Because he just slept with a woman.
Optional: The Butterflies - Because they're in a female host.
All 3 - Major enemies to Peacemaker and his group.
That's just me thinking deeper into the choice of the song because it fits so well with the visuals and I love it.
Hene971
James Gunn is an absolute legend with his music choices🔥
MandalorianKoala
Exactly why I came here. So glad he introduced me to this freaking awesome song!
trunks38109
I’m discovering so many songs I didn’t know I liked thanks to him.
statikv1
Omg I had to find this to listen to it again
Yash Raj Agrawal
Yea we findin this song by peacemaker...
AnalogCopyCat
he must have the most amazing playlist
🔥The Dark Phoenix🔥
That butterfly swarm scene with Sophie in front and this song in the background,,, gave me chills😱🤯
Prashant OG
Yup 🔥
Chrispin Parsons
It Gave me DCEASED vibes
yes I am winning dad
Same