' seventh album for found the group at the top of its game, sharp songwriting combining with the expert playing of a group that has spent years on the road honing its craft. 's sleazy used-car-salesman-as-blues-singer persona comes shining through on his originals and while 's guitar mastery is brought to the fore on the dazzling instrumental The title track is a great minor-key slow late-night piece, full of atmosphere and sporting great chromatic harp work from and a jazzy break from . Down-home award-winner goes to the only cover on board, ' which also features in the rare role of second guitarist. As always, the rhythm section of on bass and on drums provides swinging support throughout, and the addition on certain tracks of on piano and organ is most welcome. The result is another solid album of modern-day blues served up by one of the genre's best working bands. ~ Cub Koda