This is the debut album from the band. It was released in 2009.
... although you could be forgiven for thinking it was released over 50 years before that! Going Up The Country, for example, is very nearly Fats Domino reincarnated. The simple, wholesome fun has a special appeal, perhaps now more than ever.
The Fats Domino influence also carries over to the recording quality, unfortunately. I'm sorry for ripping on a home-made recording, but it suffers from several flaws: no bottom end, boomy double-bass, lots of distortion (especially the vocals) and dulled high-pitched sounds. However... although I'd prefer a cleaner sound, thankfully the genre of the music means that it doesn't detract much from the overall enjoyment.
Buggin' Blues is a bit more serious lyrically, but somehow I can't really take it seriously. The music, as per the whole album really, is toe-tapping fun.
On the other hand, Polly Put The Kettle On and Honolulu Rock-A Roll-A brings the lyrics back to pure simplicity. It's a wonderful place to be. And both back this up with wonderfully catchy melodies.
I Got My Mojo Working is also fun. Sorry, for not having anything new to say here, but it's true! While there are subtle shifts in genre between songs, the theme stays very similar. So although this review is getting quite repetitive, the album itself is remains fresh and interesting throughout.
Special mention goes to Mohair Sam for it's brilliant rock'n'roll groove. And to Say You'll Be Mine for the ol' time wholesome fun.
Which pretty much sums up the album. It's a fantastic collection of simple, feelgood tunes. What else can I say?!
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