The Twangshifters can do no wrong as they transform their new sound into a great selection of swinging tracks for this EP, which is their second release. Nothing tends to stand very still in this band concerning the line-up, mostly affecting the bass player role. However, they now have solidly sewn that department up with the addition of Pacific North West legend J. Koonce, an international recording sensation who took the music world by his own little storm in the 80s. That was when he released a string of hit records with his band Johnny And The Distractions, with their song writing style that had nods to Bruce Springsteen. I am a particularly big fan of his old work, so when I heard he was in this band that helped them captivate me. Some of these tracks have different writers and players, though, as I will point out in the track by track description. Make no mistake, this band is a hundred percent reachworthy beyond that of the Pacific Northwest, and this release the first example of what's to come. This is modern rockabilly at its finest.

This gets the ball rolling effectively and provides an “easy on the ears” factor concerning the vocals, especially for those who haven't heard the new sound they bring. With clean tones and high pitched vocals, it moves along like silk, but it doesn't even indicate what's to come. All in all, this is a smart way to set up the disc, and featured here as well, is the great bass work of Hilary Hanes. I find him to be an overall brilliantly chosen guest muscian with this band, especially being that his daughter is their fiery songbird.

Without giving too much away about it, this is a sweet live number they've been playing at their shows, and it's fantastic to hear it laid down in the studio. What a full on swing fest, this is. It’s the perfect sock hop tune! The bass on this one is provided by friend Wade Oliver, who's been there to help them recently on stage, as well. I'm a big fan of letting songs grow live before translating them to studio recordings, and this seems to have matured nicely into the final product. This great original was written by not only Shaun Toman and Stutzman, but Melody Toman contributes here as well. The overall ambience is astounding, and the guitar solo in particular is full of slick licks from Mr. Toman’s bag of tricks, in which he comes off masterful in showing.

This is out of sight, and obviously serves as an anthem for the group, as it fully describes the ruckus, so to speak. Written by Lex Allyson herself, along with Christoff Molesworth, with this number the new line-up have arrived with a sweet foot stomping romper. This is all blended so beautifully, but has an underlying sass about it, which is really what they're all about in the attitude department. Once again, Oliver appears on bass. Playful but serious, this is awesome!

This one is a song they've been doing for some time, and I just love everything agout it. It's a traditionally executed tune with all the trimmings. Written by Helen E. Bartley, and this is a fine track to work into the set from the stage to the studio. Destined to be a never forgotten Twangshiters staple from the get go, I'm happy they included it, as she is a lovely singer herself, (and judging by this), a very good songwriter, as well. Enter the great J. Koonce on bass for this one. This is killer!