Sex really does sell; and it’s the theme of most of Chicago’s THE LAST VEGAS' sleaze-rock dittties on its fifth full-length release, Bad Decisions. TLV has a familiar style which sounds like many other bands, but they don’t simply copy their influences. Their raunchy swagger combines rock, glam, garage and punk, often sounding like a cross between early AEROSMITH, CHEAP TRICK, BUCKCHERRY and GUNS ’N ROSES. Three songs from The Other Side EP, released Nov. 2011, show up here as well. The 14 tracks (including two bonus songs) bop and bounce along nicely while carrying a retro rock vibe with adrenaline-charged riffs and catchy melodies and sweetly-layered vocal harmonies. On “Other Side,” which was the first single/video from the EP featuring B-movie scream queen icon Sybil Danning, combines heavy, bottom end licks, chugging guitar riffs and the charismatic vocals of Chad Cherry. The sinister riff and dark vibe of “Evil Eyes” has an Aerosmith meets Guns N’ Roses sound and the catchy chorus of “Devil in You” is mixed with a high-charged AC/DC riff. On Bad Decisions, TLV create a rocking, feel-good time with groovy beats that makes you want to get up and shake your ass without feeling like a complete doofus.
