Thank you, Greg A., for turning me on to this talented band. I find that I'm coming in on album #3 for the band and #4 counting her solo debut beforehand. Obviously, they are not a secret as this album has been in Billboard's Top 20, but it's called a Rock record, yet I certainly hear tons of Country radio potential in light of what the format sounds like these days. The final listed track on the record is a bonafide smash if some country programmers have the cojones to play it. Sure, there is plenty of bluesy rock n' roll here, too, as one track brought the Black Crowes to mind and Ms. Potter's Hammond B-3 is a nice spice throughout the album. This record is a very polished, major label release, and while I normally bash the big boys, this one they certainly got right. Can't wait to see them live, which shouldn't be too long a wait since they play about 200 dates a year. A concert recording may be just what the Dr. ordered.
So let me see how I can describe this in summation...how about a fine Bordeaux or CA Meritage, predominantly Joan Osborne, some Melissa Etheridge & Bonnie Raitt, a splash of Heart's Wilson sisters, and more than a touch of Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles. Sounds good to me!
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