As I mentioned in a previous post, the Tex-Mex rock band The Krayolas recorded some tunes with Texas legend Augie Meyers of The Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados. This is the resultant album and the Texas-meets-British-Invasion tunes one would expect are present here. However, mixed in among those tunes is some fantastic power pop music unlike anything I've previously heard from the band. Yes, it's inconsistent and yes, it absolutely works. Critics and fans loved the album and it sounds as fresh now as it did when it was released.
Press of the time:
- Texas Monthly: "sparkling melodic gems pour forth"
- San Antonio Express-News: "They swing, they sway, the rhythm's just right, the groove's on and the words are sincere."
- Powerpopaholic: "a most worthy addition to your music collection and I give it high marks and a nod to the top ten of 2008. Viva los Krayolas!"
Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart
Tracks: It's hard to pick favorites when all the tracks are good. Obviously, the previously mentioned Little Fox and Rescue Roses deserve singling out, but my top pick is easily the power pop gem Nolan Street Bridge. Honorable mention goes to the lead track Alex, the Meyers-penned tune We've Got A Secret, and the closer I've Wished You Well.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None.
Previously revisited for the blog:
Happy Go Lucky (2022)
Savage Young Krayolas (2020)
Little Fox (2007)
Best Riffs Only (2007)
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