This album shows Cattywompus as one of those rare bands that can incorporate a lot of different influences while still maintaining their own unique sound. Through the first two songs ("The Soldier," "It's All Over Now") you can get the sense that the members of this band grew up listening to the likes of The Allman Brothers, The Band, and Flying Burrito Brothers.

The next couple tunes ("Elizabeth Rose," "Sweet California") definitely have more of an "alt-country" feel. Think shades of Grandaddy or The Lost Trailers. But like I said, while you can hear similarities to other bands, Cattywompus maintains its own sound. Jonathan Lennartz wraps his easy vocals around twangy guitar and a solid rhythm section. And whether they are doing a classic roots rock, or an "alt-country" sort of tune, they sound good.

I think "Lord I Just Don't Know" is a tremendous song. The slide guitar by Aaron Bateman is outstanding. For me this is one of those songs that makes me stop what I'm doing so I can just listen. It is five minutes of pure goodness.