Blackie and The Rodeo Kings

Let’s Frolic
True North Records

This is a release that is a sheer pleasure to listen to, and you can actually hear the pleasure these musicians find in playing with one another. There is a sense of mutual appreciation, encouragement and camaraderie, which lends well to the musical chemistry surrounding their technical proficiency. In trademark BARK style, this is a freewheeling collection of roots-groovy, bluesy, alt-country surf-jazz songs that defy categorization. Great playing and appealing vocals make repeated listening a delight to the synergistic fourth album from the legendary award winning Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson, as BARK.