This album lands somewhere in the neighborhood of bluesy hard rock with an alternative edge. There are hints of folk music, country and more in the mix. It’s an effective set with some songs that are especially strong. It isn’t without its issues, though. For one thing, the tempo and vocal arrangements don’t change enough from song to song. That makes a lot of it feel a bit too similar. Beyond that, there are things that seem a bit undeveloped or awkward. Still, overall there is a lot more to like about this than there is to dislike. And, they put two of the strongest cuts at each end of the set, making it play as a stronger release. It should be noted that this band is a South Dakota based act, not to be confused with the group of the same name from California that we’ve previously reviewed at MSJ.

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This powers in with almost metallic guitar sound. It gets more of a pop rock vibe as the other layers become more apparent. There is definitely a bluesy southern rock element at play. Overall, though, this is more of an alternative rocker. It’s a classy tune that works very well as the opener.