Great great album....could have been better.
Alan Gus | NY NY | 08/18/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"As much as this greatly anticipated album was no letdown,I felt it wasn't "the next step" that everyone waited for. I was working the event and attended the CBS press launch for this album in NYC , and both Edmunds and Lowe did not seem 100% behind the final product. The accompanying two nights at the Ritz were stellar, but in my opinion the album lacks the cohesiveness of earlier efforts (Labour of Lust & Repeat When Necessary)and it always seemed to me that the track selection seemd "forced" for a an album from this band.
Put on Trax on Wax 4 or Repeat When Necessary and you'll feel the cohesiveness I speak of. The tracks all flow.
A great great album, but just shy of better than previous!"
Great Rockpile Release
Pat Lamorgese | New Jersey | 03/10/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the only "official" Rockpile release, featuring the crackerjack playing and singing of Billy Bremmer, Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe, and Terry Williams. Although this line up appeared on other releases by Nick and Dave, this is their only release as Rockpile. Aside from the great songs on the original release, this includes a session with the Beverly Brothers, which is what Dave and Nick called themselves for this unplugged recording where they cover their inspirations, the Everly Brothers. Their version of "Poor Jenny" is priceless. This release also includes a few live tunes that were previously unavailable. This is a joyous release, that proves how the boys were striving to create a newer harder version of the Everly Brothers. Billy and Dave are great rockabilly players who showcase their chops on each tune. Enjoy it!"