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In a world of frighteningly rapid change, some things never go out of style. In a time when we're all so savvy with the newest electronic gadget and so at ease with music being reduced to a computer science problem to be solved, some things are just plainly good. The Riptones' brand of roadhouse rowdiness is just such a thing--a welcome ice-cold longneck in a world of designer martinis.

On their fifth record, The Riptones serve up a 12-gauge blast of roots music that is sure to shake your tree. Freely and unashamedly mixing the hearts and souls of country, honky-tonk, rockabilly, blues and whatever else gets feet to tappin' and parties to hoppin', this latest release will leave your CD player reeking of stale beer and secondhand smoke. Can the lover of true whip-smart roots music ask for anything more?

"These boys take passion over polish every time and that lends an irresistible vitality. Their sizzling blend of Sun Record rockabilly, Blasters roots punk and hard ass roadhouse is undeniable." Exclaim

"If an American roots music spokesband needed to be nominated, The Riptones would have to be on the ballot." Kate Buczko, Rockpile