Are you ready to discover what's happening to this enigmatic Peaky Blinder fellow and his glass full of 10 years old single malt whiskey? And what's up with this mysterious and vindictive simian staring at him with threatening and glowing eyes? All the answers you seek will be revealed (or maybe not?) on October 17th. Their latest release is presented here, titled "The Monkey," and it has seven songs. "Get Down" is first. A fuzzy and energetic riff, combined with snarly vocals begins the song. There is a raucous energy to the song that is hard to deny, as well as a meaty bottom end from thick, animated bass notes. "The Monkey Who Dipped his Balls in my Whiskey" shows that the band has a sense of humor. It has harder and darker tones, mostly from a smoky, bossy riff and harsh vocals.

"Lost in Space" has another bossy, powerful riff, and bass notes that are so thick, you couldn't cut through them if you tried. The bottom end of these songs are so cavernous, yet the sound remains quite catchy and accessible. "Sinking Too Much" is dirtier and grittier, and I get the image of some good old boys working on an oil rig in the middle of a dry, hot summer. They have Skoal in their lips, and Bud on their breath.  Fuzzy, wah-wah infused guitar leads pepper the landscape as well. "Black Sands" features the heavy grunts of the vocalist, almost as if he is trying his hardest to see a task to completion. I'm not sure what is dirtier…the gritty bass guitar notes, the singing leads, or the raspy vocals.

"Wolf & Dog" is another rough and tough offering, and this sound is for real. It dips down into the earth and comes up with a handful of blackened dirt that it uses to cover the listener. "Arrakis" closes the album, and it's the longest, clocking in at close to nine minutes. Another bossy, aggressive riff fills the air like smoke from a diesel engine, There is a slower passage that some might call contemplative, but it is short lived. More of the strong blues influence comes into play here, and it literally drips from each note of the guitars. This was a fantastic album. It didn't break any barriers or tread new ground necessarily, but the sound was genuine, honest, and punishing. Insert any euphemism you want…a swift kick to the teeth…a gritty punch in the balls…whatever it was, it will wake you up in the morning.