Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Riverboat Gamblers - Something to Crow About

I first saw/heard the Gamblers 6 years ago last night (coincidentally) opening up for Joan Jett and was knocked out my their maniacal stage antics and fast'n'furious but highly melodic songs. I picked up their then-current CD To The Confusion of Our Enemies and dug the hell out of that, as well. This 2003 release is still melodic, but a lot more punkedy-punkedy and less tuneful. Lots of call & answer numbers and "hey hey heys" and solid playing and a damn fine record, but not as amazing as TTCOOE, which is the place I would start with this band. But once you groove on that and are wanting more, be sure to grab this one!