Slash's Snakepit (3 of a Different Kind) - There's a Rhythm to These Streets (CD)

Rod Jackson joined Slash's Snakepit as the band's second vocalist, and was popular with fans not only for his passionate singing on the album "Ain't Life Grand," but also for accompanying the band on their 2000 tour of Japan, where he showcased his powerful, soulful vocals.

Rod Jackson's whereabouts became unclear after Slash's Snakepit stopped activities (disbanded? broke up?), but he seems to have since moved to Sweden and been active there. In 2006, he quietly released the album "There's a Rhythm to These Streets" exclusively online with a rock band called "3 of a Different Kind".

Rod Jackson was originally known for his soulful singing style, and his singing voice stands out against the standard, funky rock sound of Snakepit, which is very different from the hard rock sound composed by Slash. If you like Rod Jackson's voice and singing style, this album is a must-listen even more than Snakepit's second album, "Ain't Life Grand." This is one of my favorite albums!

The tracks included on the picture disc CD are as follows:

By My Side

There's a Rhythm to These Streets

Falling in Love Again

I Want to Love You

What's Wrong with You

Hayward Blues

Those Heels

Springtime Rain

I'm Sorry

Pawnshop for the Stars

As an aside, Johnny Griparic, Slash's fellow bassist from his days in Snakepit, makes a guest appearance on four tracks.