The band’s love of arena metal (think Van Halen), and all things fried and greasy (think ZZ Top and the Iron Skillet) is a lot more apparent this time around.
It ain’t about snappy tunes, the sound is a huge part, and producer Jack Endino is so locked onto what organic rock barf is, it sounds effortlessly upchucked.
Strong vocals, full-bodied tunes constructed of hard pop rock, a bit of Ramones drilling, a handful of the first couple Joan Jett and the Blackhearts LPs.
Tempos are as fast you can get without being “extreme,” there are Tipton/Downing guitar duels, and Spice (ex-Spiritual Beggars) screams as much as he sings.