Taylor Hawkins is rarely seen without a million-dollar smile spread across his face. And, really, who can blame him? As Foo Fighters’ drummer and other big mouth, he is in the world’s biggest rock band and regularly takes centre-stage during shows to belt out Queen covers on the world’s largest grandstands. Consider every rock star fantasy fulfilled. Hence why this resurrection of sometime side-project The Coattail Riders for a star-studded jam with mates like Duff McKagan, Chrissie Hynde and, yes, Dave Grohl, feels less like a cash-in and more an excuse to keep the party going. The undisputed highlight is the title-track, which lambasts the self-importance of rock stars. Taking a slinky reggae groove for a walk on the wild side, Taylor trades barbed quips with Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde. ...
