Although I'm a big fan of the genre of this EP, the execution leaves a bit to be desired. Catwoman and Devil's Ride both have their moments, but also often sound disjointed or clunky. The Jazz Butcher also has some great moments (especially the pre-chorus) but is let down by the contrived, pun-fest lyrics.
Unfortunately, the recording quality is also a mixed bag. And the bad stuff is pretty damn bad- muddy sound and poor balance of instruments. The worst affected by this is Devil's Ride.
The "stroller" style of rock'n'roll always appeals to me, so I quite dig Voodoo Twist. The harsh reality is probably that it's a mediocre execution of the style, and that I'm easily pleased by songs of this style...
What Kind of Man, though, stands on its own as a solid song. The lumpy style is nicely maintained through the song, and perfectly matches the bittersweet lyrics.
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