Honkey Kong is a 2011 solo album by Eagles of Death Metal

Eagles of Death Metal

Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal are not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre...

 front man Jesse Hughes

Jesse Hughes (musician)

Jesse "The Devil" Hughes is an American musician from Greenville, South Carolina. Hughes is known for his role as frontman of the California-based rock band, Eagles of Death Metal. He cites Little Richard as his biggest musical influence and inspiration.-Early life:At age 7, Hughes' mother, Jo...

, under the pseudonym Boots Electric on Dangerbird Records

Dangerbird Records

Dangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...

. The album was released on September 2011, with the band playing their first live show one month prior.

Track listing

1. Complexity
2. I Love You All the Thyme
3. Boots Electric Theme
4. Dreams Tonight
5. No Fun
6. Oh Girl
7. Speed Demon
8. You'll Be Sorry
9. Trippy Blob
10. Swallowed By the Night

Reviews

mxdwn.com gave Honkey Kong a generally favorable review, saying "Despite what Hughes and fellow Eagles of Death Metal member have gone through in the past, the guy still manages to push fresh, exciting, music that sounds simply…effortless. When you’re pushing 40, maybe all you need is a 4/4 beat and a couple fun, life-assuring chords.". rocksound.tv had a mostly positive review, saying, "A blend of electronic beats, keyboard-heavy dance grooves and hip-shaking pop underpinned by distorted guitar lines, this is funky and enjoyable stuff. ‘Speed Demon’ sees his rock ‘n’ roll roots in full blossom, though things take a turn for the worse when he tries his hand at electro-balldry on ‘No Ffun’."

External links

• Official Website
• Album Trailer
• Music video for 'Boots Electric Theme'