This band really stepped up to the plate with their fourth album. (Question: Do you know anybody who heard or actually has a copy of their third album? Me neither.) Rod Laver needed this album to be good. Fortunately, they nailed it. The opening riffs of "Janet" fly right out of the speakers with aggression. Yes, Rudy brings some rhythm and hip-hop sensibilities with his vox, but we need to thank the rhythm section of Ryan, Chris, and Jason for slapping us in the face with their biting attitude. The combination spells c-r-e-d-i-b-i-l-i-t-y. Just when the guitars get predictable, the vocals bring things up; or, when the vocals start to get tired, the guitars come in and save the song. Everything sounds sweet at once with the stellar "Empty Eyes." The final two tracks serve as bonus filler, but I have to admit I almost fell out of my chair the first time I heard their cover of Faith No More's "Epic." This is fun, but doesn't top the original (I do wanna see Rudy flop around like a fish on stage now, though). Rod Laver, I'm listening again.
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